Axel’s take
A practical overnight stop, but upkeep and pool reliability let it down.
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Axel’s rating: 6.6/10 · a no-frills 2-star roadside hotel off I-75 in southeast Lexington
This no-frills 2-star roadside hotel is now called Comfort Inn Lexington I-75, at the Lexington address rather than Richmond. We'd consider it for a budget overnight stop: free breakfast and parking keep things practical, and guests often praise the helpful staff and comfortable beds. It's a driving base, not a walkable downtown stay.
The drawback is inconsistency. Alongside plenty of satisfied guests, recent Expedia-group and Booking.com-sourced reviews describe musty or smoky smells, uneven cleaning, worn bathrooms and maintenance problems. The indoor pool has repeated closure reports, including in 2026; its current operating status is unconfirmed, so call before booking if swimming matters. We'd skip it for a longer leisure stay or if fresh interiors and dependable facilities are priorities.
- Rooms
- Fridges and microwaves are useful; comfortable beds compete with dated bathrooms and maintenance complaints.
- Cleanliness
- Many guests find rooms clean, but recent reports of odors, stains and missed cleaning make consistency a concern.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are a recurring strength, though experiences vary.
- Amenities
- Breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking and a gym are listed; do not assume the indoor pool is operating.
- Fees and surprises
- Cash is not accepted; confirm incidental-deposit terms before arrival, and note that pets are not allowed.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · traveloka.com · en.planetofhotels.com · Tripadvisor · visitlex.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
5531 Athens Boonesboro Road, Richmond
Off I-75 in southeast Lexington; downtown and Hamburg shopping require a drive.
Amenities and check-in
Breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking and a gym are listed; do not assume the indoor pool is operating.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Indoor Pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Breakfast
- Fitness facilities
- Parking
- Parking nearby
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Comfort Inn Hamburg Area / I-75 Lexington — Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Comfort Inn Hamburg Area / I-75 Lexington is a no-frills 2-star roadside hotel off I-75 in southeast Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
Address: 5531 Athens Boonesboro Road, Richmond. Property ID: 1364717.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/lexington-kentucky/comfort-inn-hamburg-area-i-75-lexington-1364717
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $154 | $184 on Booking.com | $30 less (16%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $216 USD
2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | $79 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $113 for 1 night · 2 nights $227 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $114 for 1 night · 2 nights $190 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $76 for 1 night · 2 nights $155 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $79 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $77 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $79 for 1 night · 2 nights $160 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $81 for 1 night · 2 nights $206 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $125 for 1 night · 2 nights $248 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $77 for 1 night · 2 nights $150 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $73 for 1 night · 2 nights $144 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $71 for 1 night · 2 nights $143 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $72 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $183 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $99 for 1 night · 2 nights $197 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $176 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $78 for 1 night · 2 nights $152 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $74 for 1 night · 2 nights $150 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $76 for 1 night · 2 nights $153 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $77 for 1 night · 2 nights $152 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $75 for 1 night · 2 nights $187 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $112 for 1 night · 2 nights $230 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $118 for 1 night · 2 nights $193 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $75 for 1 night · 2 nights $148 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $73 for 1 night · 2 nights $151 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $78 for 1 night · 2 nights $157 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $79 for 1 night · 2 nights $155 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $76 for 1 night · 2 nights $152 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $76 for 1 night · 2 nights $154 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 6.6/10
A practical overnight stop, but upkeep and pool reliability let it down. a no-frills 2-star roadside hotel off I-75 in southeast Lexington, scored for what it is.
This no-frills 2-star roadside hotel is now called Comfort Inn Lexington I-75, at the Lexington address rather than Richmond. We'd consider it for a budget overnight stop: free breakfast and parking keep things practical, and guests often praise the helpful staff and comfortable beds. It's a driving base, not a walkable downtown stay.
The drawback is inconsistency. Alongside plenty of satisfied guests, recent Expedia-group and Booking.com-sourced reviews describe musty or smoky smells, uneven cleaning, worn bathrooms and maintenance problems. The indoor pool has repeated closure reports, including in 2026; its current operating status is unconfirmed, so call before booking if swimming matters. We'd skip it for a longer leisure stay or if fresh interiors and dependable facilities are priorities.
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Best for: budget-conscious road trippers; short stays with a car
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Watch out for: recurring odor and upkeep complaints; uneven housekeeping; pool closures reported; confirm availability
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Location: Off I-75 in southeast Lexington; downtown and Hamburg shopping require a drive.
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Rooms: Fridges and microwaves are useful; comfortable beds compete with dated bathrooms and maintenance complaints.
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Cleanliness: Many guests find rooms clean, but recent reports of odors, stains and missed cleaning make consistency a concern.
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Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are a recurring strength, though experiences vary.
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Amenities: Breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking and a gym are listed; do not assume the indoor pool is operating.
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Fees and surprises: Cash is not accepted; confirm incidental-deposit terms before arrival, and note that pets are not allowed.
Axel's opinion of Comfort Inn Hamburg Area / I-75 Lexington, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · traveloka.com · en.planetofhotels.com · Tripadvisor · visitlex.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Comfort Inn Hamburg Area / I-75 Lexington
- Property type: Hotel
- 2-star hotel
- Comfort Inn
- 5531 Athens Boonesboro Road, Richmond
- Amenities: Indoor Pool, Heated swimming pool, Breakfast, Fitness facilities, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Lexington, Kentucky
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Other
Bed in Dorm
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm — room photo 1
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy room — room photo 1
Economy Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Single room — room photo 1
Economy Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Triple room — room photo 1
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
Standard Duplex room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Duplex room — room photo 1
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
Standard Double room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room — room photo 1
- Standard Double room — room photo 2
- Standard Double room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Triple room with sea view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room with sea view — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with sea view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with sea view — room photo 1
Standard Quintuple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
Standard Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 1
- Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 2
- Standard Double room full double bed — room photo 3
Standard Double room twin beds
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 1
- Standard Double room twin beds — room photo 2
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room — room photo 1
Superior Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room full double bed — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room — room photo 1
Deluxe Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Family room — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room full double bed — room photo 1
Executive room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Executive room — room photo 1
Executive Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Executive Double room full double bed — room photo 1
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite — room photo 1
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite — room photo 1
Double Suite twin beds
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite twin beds — room photo 1
Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Apartment — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
3 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 3 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Studio — room photo 1
Economy Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Studio — room photo 1
Villa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Villa — room photo 1
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Cottage — room photo 1
Bungalow
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Bungalow — room photo 1
Chalet
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Chalet — room photo 1
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