Derby Inn & Suites

Derby Inn & Suites — Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Derby Inn & Suites is a no-frills 2-star roadside hotel outside Nicholasville in Lexington, Kentucky, United States.

Address: 2149 Lexington Rd, Nicholasville. Property ID: 1067785.

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Total price: $176 USD

2026-11-09 to 2026-11-12 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Axel's take: 6.2/10

Friendly staff help, but uneven rooms and renovation disruption make this a cautious budget pick. a no-frills 2-star roadside hotel outside Nicholasville, scored for what it is.

Derby Inn & Suites is a no-frills 2-star roadside hotel outside central Nicholasville, best considered for a basic overnight stop rather than a comfortable getaway. Free parking and Wi-Fi cover the essentials, and friendly, accommodating staff are its most consistent strength in Expedia and Hotels.com reviews. Some recent guests describe clean, quiet rooms and good value, but the overall picture is mixed rather than dependable.

The main concern is room condition: guests report worn interiors, occasional smoke or unpleasant odors, and inconsistent cleaning. Reviews from April through June 2026 also describe remodeling, including noise and unfinished corridors; completion could not be verified. Don't count on breakfast, and confirm arrival arrangements and pet rules because listings disagree. We'd skip it for a special trip, or if reliable cleanliness and a finished, smoke-free environment matter more than keeping costs down.

• Best for: budget travelers with a car; short, basic overnight stops

• Watch out for: renovation disruption reported through June 2026; uneven cleaning and smoke odors; conflicting pet and check-in policies

• Location: Outside central Nicholasville; better suited to drivers than travelers seeking a walkable base.

• Rooms: Basic and unevenly maintained; confirm whether your assigned room has been renovated.

• Cleanliness: Some guests praise clean rooms, but recurring odor and housekeeping complaints weaken confidence.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff receive more consistent praise than the building or facilities.

• Amenities: Free parking and Wi-Fi; laundry and a restaurant are listed, but breakfast should not be assumed.

• Fees and surprises: Hotels.com lists no elevator and excludes residents within 30 miles; verify pet rules, arrival hours and renovation status.

Axel's opinion of Derby Inn & Suites, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Expedia · Hotels.com · Trip.com · Kayak · Travelocity. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Derby Inn & Suites

• Property type: Hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 2149 Lexington Rd, Nicholasville
• Guest rating: 3.3/5 on Google from 130 reviews (location 3.1/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Blue Grass Airport: 24 min by taxi · Camp Nelson National Monument: 14 min by taxi · The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky: 20 min by taxi · Aviation Museum of Kentucky: 21 min by taxi · Jacobson Park: 24 min by taxi · McConnell Springs Park: 24 min by taxi
• Optional charges: Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per night
• Hotel policies: Pets: $20 per guest per stay
• Amenities: No pool, Parking (free), Pet-friendly, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Lexington, Kentucky

Room types

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Standard room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Suite

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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