Lexington, Kentucky, manages to combine the best of small town living with the cosmopolitan feel of a much larger city. That big city atmosphere is due to the influx of college students at the nearby University of Kentucky, but even more so because of the high rollers who come here for the horse racing that is centered around the town's proximity to Louisville, home of the Kentucky Derby. For this reason, many fine hotels can be found in Lexington, as well as bluegrass golf courses.
Crowne Plaza
The very name Crowne Plaza guarantees luxury and elegance as well as comfort. The beds are plush and the linen is high quality. A mini-refrigerator is included in the suites as well as a soft terry robe. The fitness center was renovated in 2005 and its state-of-the-art exercise gear is available 24 hours a day. The best feature about Lexington's Crowne Plaza for golfers, however, is the discount offered at three nearby golf courses: Kearney Hill, Quail Chase and the Gay Brewer Club. Discounts include free club or cart rental depending on the course you choose.
Crowne Plaza
1375 S. Broadway Rd.
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky 40504
(859) 255-4281
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Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency offers sumptuously large beds that provide a good night's sleep to those who like their accommodations soft. The ultra-plush pillows are a Hyatt trademark. Rooms come equipped with 21st-century must-haves including an iPod docking station, large flat-screen TV set and satellite TV programming. The large windows provide terrific views of Lexington. The Glass Garden Restaurant provides a fine-dining experience without even leaving the premises. The Hyatt Stay-Fit gym is directly adjacent to the outdoor pool. The narrow fairways of the Picadome Golf Course are just minutes away.
Hyatt Regency
401 West High Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
(859) 253-1234
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Picadome Golf Course
469 Parkway Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40504
(859) 288-2990
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
This Marriott is an excellent choice for golfers looking to stay in Lexington for a nice vacation on the links. The rooms run from standard one- and two-bedroom units to suites with a sofa bed and free beverages. The Presidential suite seats up to 12 and is an apt choice for large parties traveling to Lexington together. The fitness center features free weights and cardio machines. Spa treatments include manicures, waxing and a stream room. The real draw here is the 18-hole Griffin Gate golf course. Golf Digest named this course one of its best places to play in 2009.
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
(859) 231-5100
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About The Author
Timothy Sexton is an award-winning author who started writing in 1994. He has written on topics ranging from politics and golf to nutrition and travel, and his work appears online for Zappos.com, Disaboom, USAToday.com and MOJO, among others. He has also done work for "Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy." He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of West Florida.
