Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Kentucky
Set at 369 West Vine Street in the heart of downtown Lexington, Hilton Lexington/Downtown is a practical and polished city-base hotel for a Kentucky golf holiday. The hotel sits opposite Rupp Arena and Lexington Center, close to Central Bank Center, the University of Kentucky, restaurants, bars and city attractions, giving golfers a central base with plenty to enjoy after a round.
The hotel is especially useful for travellers who want to combine golf with Lexington’s food, bourbon, live events and horse-country attractions. Its downtown location places guests within easy reach of Triangle Park, City Center, Victorian Square, local restaurants, retail, Blue Its downtown location places guests within easy reach of Triangle Park, City Center, Victorian Square, local Grass Airport and Keeneland Race Course.
Facilities include an on-site restaurant, room service, indoor pool, fitness centre, meeting rooms, EV charging and a complimentary shuttle to Blue Grass Airport. Dining options include Triangle Grille for Kentucky-style dishes, Crossroads Café for quick sandwiches and BBM, a bar offering a wide selection of bourbons and craft beers.
For golf travellers, Hilton Lexington/Downtown works best as a central hotel base rather than a golf resort. Nearby golf options in the wider Bluegrass Region include Kearney Hill Links, Cherry Blossom, Gibson Bay and other Lexington-area courses. The region is known for scenic, affordable golf, rolling countryside and a temperate climate that allows play for much of the year.
For UK golfers, this is a strong choice for a Kentucky itinerary built around golf, bourbon, Keeneland, horse farms, downtown dining and easy access to both Lexington and Louisville.
Blue Grass Airport, Lexington
10km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT-4
Currency:
US Dollar ($)
Temperature:
0°C – 31°C
Cost of a Beer:
£4.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£27
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About The Area
Bardstown is a fantastic Kentucky golf holiday base for golfers who want easy-going golf, bourbon heritage and proper small-town Southern charm. Known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown is surrounded by distilleries, historic streets and rolling countryside, making it a brilliant stop on a wider Kentucky golf tour. Visit Bardstown says there are 11 distilleries within 16 miles of Court Square, which gives the town huge appeal for groups who want memorable non-golf days built into the itinerary.
For golf, our main recommendation is Bardstown Country Club at Maywood, an 18-hole semi-private course in the heart of bourbon country. The course can play from around 4,600 yards to over 7,200 yards, so it suits a wide mix of handicaps, from relaxed holiday golfers to stronger players wanting a proper test. The layout blends traditional golf with links-style design features, giving the round more variety than a standard parkland course.
Away from the course, Bardstown is where the trip really comes alive. We would recommend booking distillery experiences, exploring the walkable downtown, visiting historic landmarks and adding My Old Kentucky Home State Park for a classic local stop. The state park offers mansion tours and sits right in Bardstown, making it easy to fit around golf.
Our tip: choose Bardstown if your group wants a Kentucky golf break with friendly golf, bourbon tastings, historic charm and a slower pace between rounds.
