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With its roots firmly in Bluegrass Country, this golf and spa resort’s wrapped in a landscape dominated by equine delights and Kentucky Bourbon Trail sights. Before you reach them, you’ll pass the hotel’s 18 hole golf course; designed by Rees Jones, son of legendary golf architect Robert Trent Jones, it comes with the near-mandatory 19th Hole, where breakfasts and light American lunches are served. Dining elsewhere at Griffin Gate Marriott Resort means prime steaks and seafood at JW’s, coffee and pastries at Starbucks®, and poolside refreshments at Top Deck. The pool bar accompanies the swanky outdoor pool and patio, but you also get an incredible indoor pool to swim in, with stunning views through its dramatic glass wall; and they’ve even thrown in a full-service spa for good measure.
Amenities
Bar
Spa
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Fitness Centre/Gym
Laundry Service
Internet Access
Golf
Tennis
Restaurant
Where is it
In the Griffin Gate area of Lexington, not far from the Downtown district, the hotel is around 6km from Explorium of Lexington, with its interactive children’s fun, 8km from Kentucky Horse Park, and 15 minutes’ from Keeneland Race Track. It’s also close to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Hotel information
409 rooms and suites on 7 floors. All with air-conditioning, LCD TV with cable channels and premium pay-per-view movies, WiFi access*, alarm clock, telephone, coffee maker/tea service, hairdryer, and iron and board. Cribs, play yard, and rollaway beds available*. Guest Rooms with 1 king-size or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
JW’s Steakhouse (steak and seafood menu; breakfast, lunch and dinner). 19th Hole (American light bites menu and bar; breakfast and lunch). JW’s Lounge (American appetizers, cocktails, and Kentucky bourbon; lunch and dinner). Starbucks® (with free WiFi). Top Deck (poolside snacks, sandwiches, and drinks, seasonal; lunch). Room service* (6.30am-12.00am). Local restaurant dinner delivery*. Outdoor pool (seasonal). Indoor pool. Whirlpool. Patio with fire pit. The Spa at Griffin Gate* (full-service spa with beauty salon and barber, steam room, and children’s and couples’ treatment options, reservations required). Fitness centre. Griffin Gate Golf Club* (18 hole golf course designed by Rees Jones). Sports court. Tennis*. Concierge. Babysitting service*. Valet/dry-cleaning services*. Laundry facilities*. Gift shop. Vending machines. ATM. Safety deposit box (at front desk). Complimentary WiFi. Valet parking* and self parking* (payable locally; subject to change).
This hotel has a resort fee of $15 plus tax per room (per day (payable locally, subject to change)
Resort fee includes: - Bicycle storage - Internet access
*Denotes local charge
Based on 89 reviews
Rating summary
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Excellent (47)
Very good (10)
Average (9)
Poor (11)
Terrible (12)
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Aug 29, 2024Furblitz G
All the staff were very polite. But they’re working with a decaying property with inattentive management and basically no customer service.
Was downgraded to a room in such bad shape that the front desk spent 10 minutes at check in trying to find a different room before explaining nothing else was available. (The room, located over a loading bay…
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All the staff were very polite. But they’re working with a decaying property with inattentive management and basically no customer service.
Was downgraded to a room in such bad shape that the front desk spent 10 minutes at check in trying to find a different room before explaining nothing else was available. (The room, located over a loading bay and enormous HVAC fans, had a gouge in the bathroom door, fixtures starting to come off the walls, broken curtains, etc.) I get that a downgrade can happen for whatever reason. They assured me the bill would reflect the room. Checked with the front desk the next day to confirm and was again assured it would be handled. But when I checked out, was billed at the full rate and told only a manager could resolve the issue. Given contact info for a manager who was going to deal with it when they got in later that day.
Spent about a week trying to contact various managers to correct the hotel’s error. In all have reached out to three different managers I was told at various times could help. But every time I reach out, am either ignored or told “she’s actually out this week.” Apparently the hotel just gives people the runaround. Unfortunately had to go through my bank to resolve the issue.
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Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate - review
Aug 24, 2024Getaway15646750902
Mindy P and the dining room servers were exceptional. Their cheerfulness and generosity made for the best dining experience that far exceeded other restaurants we visited during our stay.
They are outstanding ambassadors of your busy hotel and give us cause to return to you the next vacation we enjoy in Lexington.
Do Not Stay There. Management Doesn’t Care
Jul 23, 2024Neil S
Very unhappy with our stay. We stayed July 1. The next morning I took a shower. I was all soaped up when the water stopped. No water! I was covered in soap. The water outage lasted half an hour. I complained when we checked out and was told the manager would call me. She didn’t. I called when I got back home and was told the manager was on…
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Very unhappy with our stay. We stayed July 1. The next morning I took a shower. I was all soaped up when the water stopped. No water! I was covered in soap. The water outage lasted half an hour. I complained when we checked out and was told the manager would call me. She didn’t. I called when I got back home and was told the manager was on another line and would call me soon. Never called. I called Marriott Corporate and was told my room rate would be refunded. It wasn’t. I called back and they offered me Marriott Points! I don’t want points, I want the refund I was promised
Management doesn’t care. Don’t stay there
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Great report
Jul 14, 2024I7723UTallisonm
The resort was great and our room was beautiful! We played 18 at the golf course and relaxed by the pool on our short trip to Lexington and had a great time. The employees were so nice and accommodating! Oh and The towels were so soft!!! We hope to be back soon
mid week get away visit
Jul 2, 2024dbook33Louisville, Kentucky
outstanding resort, was a problem with being hot at night but management is aware of the issue and are taking steps to get it fixed, golf, pickleball courts and an outstanding pool that served good food and drinks. plenty to do in a safe and secluded part of town, yet only a 10 min drive downtown to many outstanding restaurants. grounds are well…
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outstanding resort, was a problem with being hot at night but management is aware of the issue and are taking steps to get it fixed, golf, pickleball courts and an outstanding pool that served good food and drinks. plenty to do in a safe and secluded part of town, yet only a 10 min drive downtown to many outstanding restaurants. grounds are well kept and the staff we encountered were always willing to help, special shout out to the desk manager who put the Churchill downs races on the big screen outside, made for an enjoyable day. we definitely plan on returning.
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