Elwood Hotel & Suites

The Elwood hotel provided a uniquely charming experience. Utilizing the lift and discovering the conservatory were pleasant surprises. The spacious rooms featured a charming fridge, while the bed offered superior comfort and exceptional linens. Contrary to typical hotel fare, the food was outstanding, suggesting the expertise of a skilled chef. The staff's exceptional service and the hotel's warm atmosphere made for a memorable stay. Highly recommended.

The hotel is adorable and welcoming and so obviously a work of love. We arrived about 8:15 p.m., so we weren’t able to try the food at the restaurant. Everyone—but one person—was busy closing up, so we didn’t get to experience the service. That one person, though, was fantastic. He took great care of us on the hotel side of things. It’s a nice place to stay, the rooms are comfortable, minimal and stylish—and I hear the menu is good!

Positive: It was very clean and had a retro, cool vibe about it. Was nice to have a restaurant and bar downstairs. Gym was very nice too! Location is perfect- in downtown but still quiet. Negative: Did not like the tub and wish there was a microwave.

Our family of four stayed in the king suite and it was amazing. So spacious! King bed in a separate room, two twin beds and a living room area. Two TVs and a clothes steamer. Plenty of space to spread out. Location was close to everything. Did not try the restaurant.

I stayed at the Elwood Hotel & Suites in May 2025 while in town for work, and found it to be a very comfortable and convenient place to stay. The hotel is centrally located in a safe area, close to The Lafayette Independent Living community and a local hospital, which are both local landmarks. It’s about 1.5 miles away from UK and Rupp Arena. ||The check-in process is unique—you’ll enter through the hotel restaurant and check in at a shared concierge desk that doubles as the restaurant host stand. From there, you’ll use your room card to access the guest hallway through solid black doors, which gives the hotel a bit of a boutique speakeasy vibe.||My room was very spacious, clean, and quiet—great for business travelers. The horse stable theme throughout the room added a distinctive Lexington touch without being overdone. Everything was well-maintained and thoughtfully designed.||Overall, it’s a solid choice for business travel or a low-key stay. While there aren’t a ton of frills, it delivers on the essentials: location, safety, cleanliness, and comfort.

I really REALLY enjoyed my experience here. The staff was SO nice, and the manager is so funny. We had a funny moment when she walked me up to my room, and if I had any issue with anything, she was ON it. Really great. I was here for work. Sheets changed by the time I got back in, fresh towels, really home-y decor... 10/10. Will be back when in Lexington.

I recently stayed at the Elwood Hotel in Kentucky for a two-day business trip, and it was truly an excellent experience. The highlight of my stay was dining in and trying their salmon house salad, which was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The hotel itself is beautiful and well-appointed, offering a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere that made my business trip feel more like a getaway. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring that all my needs were met throughout my stay. A delightful surprise was getting to meet the talented artist Alixandra Jade during my visit. Her work is stunning, and meeting her in person was definitely a fan-girl moment for me! Overall, the Elwood Hotel provided a fantastic blend of comfort, culinary delight, and unexpected artistic encounters. I would highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Kentucky, whether for business or pleasure. Might I add this was the first time I’ve ever stayed at a boutique hotel and hearing the story of the owners from LA and their experiences was truly a gem and added to the story of the hotel.

Cute boutique hotel just down the street from downtown Lexington! Rooms were spacious but it was freezing in the rooms and VERY humid in the hallways and gym area. Would stay again and would love to check out the restaurant as it seemed like a cute area!

Giving the Elwood Hotel and Suites 4 stars. You may be wondering, why? Check-in was easy, I showed my ID, did my incidental deposit, and on a went. I've stayed at a few boutique/privately owned hotels before, and I will say, I've always been concerned about lack of security. I liked the fact that you needed a key card to get to the actual hotel portion of this hotel, which made me feel better about my safety, but will say I didn't see anyone at the desk when I left early in the morning (around 6am) on my departure date. My room was super spacious. I had a corner room that had two separate rooms, one included a sofa and sitting room with a TV, bathroom, and wetbar, which included a microwave and refrigerator, which was a nice touch. I also had a separate bedroom with a large king bed. Why the four stars? Temperature wise, it didn't seem like the thermostat worked well. When I adjusted it, it would go back to the original temp, so it made the room either too cold or too warm at times. The second thing that I docked a star for was I was on the third floor and when I arrived on the third floor, I got a whiff of cigarettes. I never saw anyone on this floor, so I don't know if it was actually someone, or it was embedded in the carpet. The good thing is the smell was NOT in the room, so that was a positive. I wish the bed had been a tad more comfortable, but if you like a firm mattress, they have the bed for you. Beware, this hotel is near a local hospital, so you may need to bring a sound machine to drown out the siren noises.

Recent storms left us with a power outage for several days..Elwood Suites ..a home away from our home. Our Suite was perfect for two adults.2children&Pet. After a long day at work to retreat here was a relief ..the dinner was exceptional! Live music.exceptional customer service from our server&bartender. Every detail is well thought out.The furniture.artwork.bathroom essentials.. (only complaint would be noise control in the hallways&outside at 11-2am?)

I don't know how this place is called a 4 star hotel. Tried to give this place a second chance and after this last time never again. Staff is rude and management is even worse. Showed up for our reservation after driving 6 plus hours and they wouldn't let us check in. Came back after normal check in time and rooms still not ready! WTH! Canceled reservation and still awaiting someone to get back to Expedia to get us a reservation. Last time we stayed the rooms were dirty and it was noisy. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else!

This quaint little hotel is full of style and charm! Stayed one night on business trip and was blown away by their dinner and breakfast menu. The food was amazing not to mention the clean and comfy rooms and bed. Highly recommend

I show up to this place as a single female. The 1 person that was working made me wait to check in. I'm ok with that. I had a few text to return while I waited. The ambiance is good, even though the bar is closed at 9pm. I checked in, sat my things at the door and went back to their inviting patio. When I went back to the elevator, a man stood behind me at the elevator, but did not get on with. Weird! Then I realized when I got back to my room that there was nothing about this place that stood to my standards. I was at this hotel for a total of 20 minutes and was not granted a refund. I argued that I should get at least half of a refund because I had not stayed in that room for a second. I told them I was going to Embassy Suites. Nothing has been refunded, and never will. 20 minutes in this subpar situation cost me $158.

This place is a cute hotel with great potential. The staff is truly the definition of southern hospitality. The room was spacious and did lack counter space but I was prepared for that as I looked at the website prior to my stay. The location is great and I'm sure the patio would be pleasant on spring and summer evenings. Like other reviews have stated, the cleaning crew does need more training or supervision. I too had a dirty towel on the back of the bathroom door when I checked in. Checking in at table/desk that doubles as a hostess area for the restaurant is odd.

BEST HOTEL EVER. Rooms are very cozy and loved the decor. The food is also all amazing. The host are amazing. Best hot chocolate I've ever had in my life.

It's my last day in Lexington, and I came to the Elwood to see what's behind that beautiful front mural. There's a restaurant in the lobby called Fiddletree Kitchen & Bar. Very elegant, and the bar is gorgeous. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The front patio where you can have your coffee is beautifully decorated with plants and couches. I wasn't able to stay here this trip, but it's definitely on my list for next time.

Hotel on first impression was very clean. You're welcomed into the front desk in the restaurant. The manager was very polite and helped us with all our touristy questions. The room is spacious and clean as well. We stayed in a junior suite with the fridge/freezer. We had to turn down the fridge because it was freezing our food lol. The tub was one of those you can sit in with your knees covered for a bath and the shower head had good pressure. The sliding glass doors were the ones that actually stayed shut while showering which was nice. We did utilize the complementary laundry (self service) during our stay. This doesn't require payment and pods and dryer sheets were provided by the front desk. There is plenty of parking if you stay during the week or park early enough on the weekends. Saturday and Sunday a lot of folks go to the restaurant and bar and it packs up but there are other parking lots attached to park in. They keep the rooms very separate from the hotel so you aren't bothered by any of the noise. All staff were very friendly. We had a wonderful time at this hotel!

The facility is newly remodeled , decor and rooms very large and comfortable bed.. has a bar and dining , food is great , breakfast was awesome service was the best . Martha was a gracious host . Must stay when in Lexington especially if you are going to UK healthcare Chandler hospital only a mile and a quarter away

Warm and inviting customer service and hospitality! The rooms are clean and well-appointed, and the fitness room was consistently clean and cool. We had one minor issue with our room and the receptionist and manager were quick to correct it. Highly recommend a stay at Elwood!

Not lacking in esthetics. VERY cute from outside. Patio area adorable. When you walk in through the front double doors, you walk directly into what looks like a restaurant. And it is. And a bar. But checking into the hotel was like checking in for a dinner reservation . Ok, not the worst. But then you go through another set of older double doors into a hallway to get to an elevator. Ok, into the room we go. Room is "roomy" but awkwardly laid out. A single small fridge all by itself. No counter space, no microwave, nada. Ok fine. Bed is comfy. You cannot plug in any outside streaming items, such as roku, due to no plugs near the tv and because one plugged in item( not sure what it is) says they will charge you $75 if you unplug it??! We left for the day Sunday and returned to find all of the lights on in our room along with 1 new towel propped up against the bathroom sink. Maybe a maid came in but the room was not tended to- bed not made, dirty towels not taken, trash not emptied, etc but just the lights and one towel? Hmmm. Did I mention we when arrived into the restaurant "lobby" all of the lights were off and there was a kid at the same host desk with his feet up? Made us laugh. So SO much potential but not even close to professional well serviced boutique hotels we are used to. Overall weird vibe. One of those places you feel like you're the only hotel guest and it's just creepy.

When driving up, I was impressed. This hotel is not lacking in esthetics. The downstairs is beautiful. That being said, there are a few issues which hopefully are just a result of being new. First, when I arrived, the front was locked and there was no one in the lobby to let me in. After 5 minutes, a guest came up and keyed me in. The rooms are fine and the bed is comfy. The bathroom is a bit off putting. I understand that some hotels may choose to reuse containers such as shampoo/conditioner/hand soap, but these containers weren't wiped clean and where 3/4 of the way empty. Next to them was a dirty sign. Not a good look. The breakfast was good and again, the decor is lovely. My waitress, Morgan, may have been having a bad day, but she was very unfriendly. Didn't smoke once, gave one word answers and seemed very unhappy. I went to my room to get my things and my key didn't work. I had to go back down and have it fixed. This place has potential but definitely has a few things to work out,

The hotel is clean and artistic. The bar is lovely. Most important, the people here are wonderful and kind. Pet friendly!!!

This place is amazing. Boutique style hotel. Room was very clean and spacious. Wonderful breakfast area, both indoor and outdoor seating. The entire staff was friendly and accommodating.

Lipstick on a pig honestly. Rooms were not well kept, beds were odd linens and not the most clean. Bathrooms only provided one towel (and one dirty one left on the back of the door). Front staff not awesome.

Beautiful new place. Very unique. Not a corporate chain at all. Great decoration. Nice little bar and patio area.

My husband and I needed a pet friendly place to stay for a week with our dog while we refinished the floors of the house in Lex we had just closed on. First, let me say the room and hotel in general was extremely clean. Lots of forward thinking about what ppl need in a room (not a stupid desk facing the wall but a two top table with chairs in an actual dining area to eat in, easy access to take the dog in and out with a bag station for cleaning up) were already done. HUGE room. When we got there, they had given us a fourth floor room and when I requested a first floor to take the dog out more easily, they immediately did it. All requests were honored. Finally, one night we came in exhausted and covered in sawdust and ordered a filet from the restaurant to fortify ourselves. My husband said he would've gone to hug the chef had he not been so exhausted. This all may sound like hyperbole, but if you're looking for more personal, clean and catered-to environment instead of corporate and swimming pools, we couldn't recommend this place more.