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A grand entryway with a wooden staircase, a chandelier, and a view of a cozy living room with a sofa and lamps.

A wooden door with a decorative archway, a framed painting above it, and a vase with flowers on a table.

A cozy indoor seating area with wicker chairs, a checkered floor, and a decorative wall with a plant.

A brick house with a yellow porch and columns, surrounded by greenery and a fenced yard.

1. Chez Lyndon Manor

Northside District, 2.9 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Kevin

￥29,088

￥34,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, planters, and a building in the background.

A potted plant next to a grey sofa with a yellow and white throw blanket.

A modern bar area with seating, a visible bar counter with bottles, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

2. Elwood Hotel & Suites

1 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Uchenna

￥18,443

￥21,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A self-service kiosk with snacks and beverages, a refrigerated display, and a counter with a digital screen.

An outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, red chairs, and planters with greenery.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a blue couch.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST".

3. Tru by Hilton University Medical Center

South Broadway Park, 1.1 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Matthew

￥15,760

￥18,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and a covered area.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, framed pictures, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wooden headboard, and wall-mounted lamps.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG

3 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Shannon

￥17,795

￥20,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious bar area with wooden flooring, red chairs, and a bar counter.

A restaurant with a long white table and red chairs, a bar with shelves of bottles, and a chandelier.

A modern interior with a purple sofa, red chairs, a wooden table, and a patterned bench.

A modern dining area with a marble countertop, two chairs, and pendant lighting.

5. The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Northside District, 2.3 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Julie

￥24,345

￥28,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern bar area with seating and a large screen displaying a sports event.

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, a glass facade, and a Marriott sign.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent sign for the Residence Inn by Marriott.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside phone, a lamp, and a view of an outdoor seating area through a glass door.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center

Downtown Lexington, 2 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Joel

￥30,002

￥34,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern indoor space with a high ceiling and large windows offering views of historic buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows offering a view of the city center.

A Marriott hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

7. Lexington Marriott City Center

Downtown Lexington, 2 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Iraida

￥31,408

￥36,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a small island with a chair and a muffin on it.

A city skyline with modern and historic buildings, including a prominent Central Bank skyscraper.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a small sofa, and a bedside table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and a stone accent wall.

8. Staybridge Suites Lexington by IHG

2.7 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Vanessa

￥17,189

￥19,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple dining areas, a central seating area, and a high ceiling with a geometric glass structure.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, a mural on the wall, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with patterned cushions, a small table, and a desk with a chair.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long bar area, multiple seating options, and a high ceiling with large windows.

9. Hyatt Regency Lexington

Downtown Lexington, 1.7 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Keri

￥21,095

￥24,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A lobby with a modern chandelier, marble walls, and an elevator.

A bar area with a bar counter, multiple stools, and a wall of liquor bottles.

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains and a decorative chandelier.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, weight racks, and a mirrored wall.

10. 21c Museum Hotel Lexington

Downtown Lexington, 2 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Matthew

￥20,188

￥24,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, seating arrangements, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard stand.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop with various food items, and a refrigerator in the background.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lexington Near the University of Kentucky

0.7 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Angela

￥21,698

￥25,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a decorative wall with circular lights.

A modern restaurant with glass partitions, blue seating, and a bar area.

A bar area with a minibar, shelves of bottles, and hanging blue pendant lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a skylight, and potted plants.

12. Hilton Lexington/Downtown

Downtown Lexington, 1.8 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Felicia

￥22,680

￥26,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A spacious outdoor patio with multiple seating areas, a large wooden table, and a fireplace.

A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee bar, and a large wooden ceiling.

13. The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton

1.1 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Summer

￥20,373

￥23,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, multiple lanes, and safety railings.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

A gym with a bench, dumbbells, exercise balls, and a treadmill.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG

South Broadway Park, 0.9 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Dan

￥17,189

￥19,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story house with a front porch, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

A hallway with a fireplace, a rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A patio with a table and chairs, a fire pit, and a brick building in the background.

A neatly made bed with floral bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the left table, and a welcome sign on the bed.

15. Charred Oaks Inn

17.9 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Donald

￥61,738

￥68,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern cafe with wooden furniture, a self-service beverage station, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with a city view.

A modern dining area with a long table, cushioned seating, and a colorful wall mural.

An outdoor patio area with Adirondack chairs, a blue table, and a barbecue grill.

16. Home2 Suites Lexington Keeneland Airport, KY

Beaumont Residential, 4.4 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Devin

￥16,801

￥19,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden tables, chairs, and a stone fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled edge, and a sunlit area with outdoor seating visible through large windows.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, tables, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Georgetown

19.8 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Stephen

￥18,545

￥20,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern food court with a variety of food stalls, a coffee station, and a seating area with a view of the outside.

An outdoor seating area with two sofas, a round table, and a planter with flowers.

A modern hotel building with a blue and grey facade, multiple windows, and a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign.

A modern hotel reception area with a curved counter, two monitors, and a view of the lobby.

18. Tru By Hilton Lexington Hamburg

Liberty Area, 8.9 km from Red Mile Racetrack

fatih

￥13,952

￥16,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern kitchen with a long counter, bar stools, and hanging light fixtures.

A patio area with a fire pit and wicker furniture.

A corridor with wooden shelving stocked with snacks and beverages, a refrigerated display case, and a sign reading "The Market".

A modern hotel room with a gray sofa, colorful pillows, a white table, a red chair, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington South/Hamburg Place

Liberty Area, 8.7 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Rochelle

￥19,548

￥22,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by large windows and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a curved entrance canopy, large windows, and a modern design.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a long communal table, blue and orange seating, a coffee station, and a large wooden door.

20. Holiday Inn Express Lexington - Horse Park Area by IHG

7.3 km from Red Mile Racetrack

Joel

￥13,907

￥16,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Red Mile Racetrack

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Chez Lyndon Manor	9.6 Exceptional 134 reviews	View
Elwood Hotel & Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,152 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton University Medical Center	9.4 Exceptional 703 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 903 reviews	View

Top Red Mile Racetrack Hotel Reviews

Elwood Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"I was pleasantly pleased with the Elwood hotel. It was very clean and decorated lovely.The rooms are large and spacious. The staff was wonderful to us and our dog Lily. There are many places to bring your dog for a walk and they even had dog bags. We will be returning there every time we go to Kentucky to visit our son in college."

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"clean room"

Mins to UK- Rupp- Kroger Field- Blocks away to UK & ST Joes Hospital-

10/10 Excellent

"A very clean and sweet little place to stay."

3 Bedroom Downtown Townhouse, Close to All!

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly what we needed near the university."

Downtown Townhouse Near Rupp Arena

10/10 Excellent

"Great townhouse- walking distance from the everything we wanted to visit. The host was also great- communicated well and everything was as advertised. Highly recommend!"

A Renovated 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhouse In Downtown Lexington.

10/10 Excellent

"This is the second time we have stayed here. We love the location."

HUGE Penthouse Suite- 3 BR & 2 Bath w/Elevator. Walk to UK-Downtown-Rupp

10/10 Excellent

"I would stay again"

Distillery Heights Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and was extremely clean!"

Central Location! Walk 2 UK campus/Chandler Hospital, Mins to Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The apartment was very clean and nice. We were staying for the music festival Railbird at the Red Mile, so it was a very easy walk making the weekend nice not having to worry with parking or taxis service. Traffic was a mess and we just walked right on by. Thanks for a great weekend"

Other attractions near Red Mile Racetrack

A forest with dense undergrowth and tall trees.

McConnell Springs Park

After visiting McConnell Springs Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lexington. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its horseback riding.

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A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and streets.

Rupp Arena

8.8/10 (1,287 reviews)

Catch an event at Rupp Arena, and enjoy other activities in Lexington such as horseback riding. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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James E. Pepper Distillery

You can take time to visit James E. Pepper Distillery during your travels to Lexington.

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Barrel House Distilling

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Barrel House Distilling during your trip to Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Ethereal Brewing

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ethereal Brewing in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology during your travels in Lexington. Discover the acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area, or seek out the horseback riding.

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Legacy Trail

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Legacy Trail and popular activities like horseback riding in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Red Mile Racetrack?

Red Mile Racetrack is located in an area of Lexington known for its bar scene, horseback riding, and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 60 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Red Mile Racetrack?

The Manchester is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Red Mile Racetrack. Other good choices within a short distance include Elwood Hotel & Suites and The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Red Mile Racetrack?

Expedia has 60 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Red Mile Racetrack.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Red Mile Racetrack, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Red Mile Racetrack.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Red Mile Racetrack?

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What can I see and do near Red Mile Racetrack?

You'll want to browse the collections at Mary Todd Lincoln House, University of Kentucky Art Museum, and Kentucky Aviation Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Lexington Opera House, Ashland Henry Clay Estate, and Latrobe's Pope Villa. You can watch performances at Singletary Center for the Arts, Downtown Arts Center, and Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Red Mile Racetrack hotels

1. Chez Lyndon Manor

2. Elwood Hotel & Suites

3. Tru by Hilton University Medical Center

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Dtwn Area-Keenland by IHG

5. The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center

7. Lexington Marriott City Center

8. Staybridge Suites Lexington by IHG

9. Hyatt Regency Lexington

10. 21c Museum Hotel Lexington

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lexington Near the University of Kentucky

12. Hilton Lexington/Downtown

13. The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG

15. Charred Oaks Inn

16. Home2 Suites Lexington Keeneland Airport, KY

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Georgetown

18. Tru By Hilton Lexington Hamburg

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington South/Hamburg Place

20. Holiday Inn Express Lexington - Horse Park Area by IHG

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Top Red Mile Racetrack Hotel Reviews

Elwood Hotel & Suites

Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

Mins to UK- Rupp- Kroger Field- Blocks away to UK & ST Joes Hospital-

3 Bedroom Downtown Townhouse, Close to All!

Downtown Townhouse Near Rupp Arena

A Renovated 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhouse In Downtown Lexington.

HUGE Penthouse Suite- 3 BR & 2 Bath w/Elevator. Walk to UK-Downtown-Rupp

Distillery Heights Townhouse

Central Location! Walk 2 UK campus/Chandler Hospital, Mins to Downtown

Other attractions near Red Mile Racetrack

McConnell Springs Park

Rupp Arena

Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.

James E. Pepper Distillery

Barrel House Distilling

Ethereal Brewing

William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology

Legacy Trail

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