About Red Roof Inn & Suites Lexington - Hamburg
Howard Johnson Inn Lexington, Kentucky, provides low-cost hotel accommodation about five miles from downtown. Situated just off Interstate 75, it boasts free Wi-Fi throughout and ample free parking.
Modest rooms feature an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, cable TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, air-conditioning and ironing facilities plus a desk and free newspaper. Spacious suites add microwaves, fridges and private hot-tubs. Accessible rooms are also offered.
Facilities include a 24-hour reception, meeting rooms, outdoor swimming pool, indoor hot-tub, sundeck, launderette and a business center. There’s a pet-friendly policy and children can stay free.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included daily. For lunch and dinner, there are several fast food joints and roadside restaurants within half-a-mile.
Howard Johnson Inn Lexington is about 15 minutes’ drive from the University of Kentucky and Kentucky Horse Park equestrian-themed amusement park. Blue Grass Airport is about 20 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Convenient roadside location
Many guests commented that they found this hotel's location just off the intersection of highways I-75 and I-64 to be convenient as it paved the way for hassle-free access to downtown Lexington, horse-racing tracks, area attractions and the airport. Reviewers also appreciated having shopping options, eateries and gas stations located nearby.
positive:
Basic but clean, comfy and affordable rooms
The rooms were reportedly straightforward but plenty of guests were satisfied with their rooms, often describing them as more than adequately spacious, clean and comfortable for the needs of budget-conscious travelers. The usually reasonable room rates led many guests to say their stays represented decent value for money. The free parking and free breakfast were a bonus, but a few diners said the breakfast choice was minimal.
positive:
Positive about customer service
Guests frequently paid tribute to the customer service, often calling personnel helpful, pleasant and professional. However, there were claims of occasional mix-ups with reservations on arrival.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Claims of cleanliness and maintenance issues
A few critics said they felt the building was dated and would benefit from further revamping in order to address issues they encountered like aging carpets, old TVs, tired decor, marked walls, dim lighting and broken furniture. Bathrooms that weren't always cleaned to a good standard, dirty floors and trash leftover from previous guests were among the cleanliness complaints made by some critics.
negative:
Nuisance smells and noises
There were a few claims of irritating pet odors in parts of the property. Meanwhile, light sleepers were sometimes bothered by noise from neighboring rooms and corridors, occasionally blaming thin walls for their plight.
negative:
Claims free Wi-Fi was prone to dropping
Although the free Wi-Fi access proved popular with reviewers, there were claims that the signal was prone to dropping or that network speeds were unimpressive.