The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
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The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
30 S Main St, Lexington, Virginia, 24450, United States
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With a stay at The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, you'll be centrally located in Lexington, steps from Stonewall Jackson House and Washington and Lee University. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lee Chapel and Museum and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Virginia Military Institute.Show More
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4.1/5Very Good·Location: 4.2
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Amenities
Golf courseHorse ridingHikingGymPrivate ParkingFreeEV charging station24-hour front deskBarRestaurantBicycle rental
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Jackson House Museum
(<100m)
Landmarks: R/C State Cinema 3
(110m)
Landmarks: Cabell Gallery of Virginia Art
(110m)
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Standard King Room-Non-Smoking
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
TV
Towels
Private toilet
Desk
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King Room-Accessible-Non-Smoking
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
TV
Towels
Desk
Wired Internet in room
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
2 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
TV
Towels
Private toilet
Desk
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Guest Reviews(16)
4.1/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.1
- Amenities4.1
- Location4.2
- Service4.1
Guest User
April 11, 2023
Our room was right next door to the kitchen for the restaurant. Banging, loud noises until 11 pm; our room smelled like a fryer. Nothing special about this hotel.
Passenger09997984520
October 20, 2024
The hotel says it has been renovated but I question when. It reminded us of The Overlook Hotel in The Shining. Carpeting was stained and unstretched. Paint was beat up. The worst of the room was that there was such poor thought given to storage. The closet was an open slot in the wall about 12” wide with 5 hangers. No way to hang things in the bathroom. Bedside “tables” were 3 sided boxes with no shelf or drawers. The two chairs had no table with them so you couldn’t put a cup or a tablet anywhere but the window ledges. This classic hotel had lots of potential but was all a miss. Best things—excellent downtown location and modest price.
Guest User
July 30, 2024
Stayed in the Gin Hotel while visiting and touring Virginia Military Institute. Wanted a hotel in town and walkable to the school and it did not disappoint. Easy walk to both VMI and Washington & Lee campus' as well as a variety of restaurants and shops. The rooms were great, very comfortable and upgraded. Parking was tricky as it's in the rear with no access to the hotel, must walk around the hotel once you park the car. It loses a star because of the breakfast, basically all prepackaged food (with very little variety) and you eat it in a hallway unless you bring it to your room .... they can do better, at least open up the dining room for the restaurant. Suggest having breakfast at on the cafes nearby!!
Guest User
July 2, 2024
Wonderful hotel. My wife and I have passed through Lexington many times and this time we had the opportunity to stay a night. We selected this hotel for its location and charm and we’re not disappointed. We had a room on the fifth floor and the elevator ride, car to the right is the one you want to take, was interesting to read that it was hand operated. Our room was surprisingly large. The bathroom was updated and large with all amenities that one expects. Yes, the television is small, but do you visit Lexington to sit in a hotel room and watch tv? We enjoyed a late afternoon/ early evening drink on the deck at the Juniper. The deck provides a wonderful street view and yes, there are shaded parts. Continental breakfast has a posted time of 06:30 but it was ready by 06:15. Parking is located behind the hotel.
Getaway30898517717
June 13, 2024
We stayed here one night while driving west. The location is excellent. You can park your car and walk to shops, restaurants, bars. It is a cute downtown. The hotel used to be the Robert E Lee hotel, built in 1926. Beautiful elevator! We were on the second floor where the restaurant Juniper is located. They serve a continental breakfast on the second floor, which was exactly that! Our room was a King room and it was quite large with a large recently redone bathroom. I found the accommodations, for the price, to be fine. But rooms do not have refrigerators and no dresser in ours, just a desk and two sitting chairs. The ceilings are very high, which is cool. Hotel was quiet. We did happen to meet the owners that have had I for 10 years. They want to make more improvements as the money allows. Our bedroom carpet could use replacing. If you elect luxury accommodations, this is not that, but a nice place to stay.
Guest User
October 2, 2023
First the good: the room a/c was cold and the roof kept the rain off of our heads. Towels were provided… The bad: the building is old so that gives it some character, but the accommodations were run-down and the carpet in the room was FILTHY. See picture. I have never stayed in a hotel with a dirty carpet - simply disgusting. It makes me question if anything in the hotel ever gets cleaned. One other point. The “lobby” reeks of artificial scent - so much so that it gave me a headache. I would stay elsewhere even if it cost more…
Guest User
August 26, 2023
Based on the on-line pictures and write-up we had high expectations for this Ascend Hotel Collection property. Unfortunately, they went unfulfilled. Other than the convenience of its central location there was nothing special about the property. All the parking was in the rear or on the side, but the only entrance was through the front doors. A seriously sloping sidewalk made getting the rolling luggage cart stable a real challenge...there was no bellman or valet. The roof deck dining on the second floor was only open in the evening so you couldn't go out there to read or take your morning coffee. The lobby had no seating or anything to recommend it as a place to relax. The "complimentary" breakfast was minimal and served in the elevator lobby on the second floor. So, no pool, no tennis, no golf, no stables, no gym, no bell service, no valet...BUT...they charged a "Resort Fee" of $10.00 a day. What For? When I asked at the desk the answer I got was basically, "because they could". The in-house restaurant "Juniper" was decent, but it wasn't operated by the hotel, it was a contract company operation. At over $200./night we didn't get what we were paying for...would not stay there again.
dxq775328126
August 12, 2023
The location is perfect and the parking very convenient for visiting downtown Lexington. The exterior of the hotel and some of the common areas look nice. The room seemed to be clean. The staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The hotel definitely needs an overhaul. The rooms looked very dated. The walls were bare, no color, no artwork, etc. The carpet looked like it could be replaced. This could be a glorious place but the rooms were very drab and unappealing. The breakfast area is squeezed onto a landing and there are five tiny tables with two chairs each. Families would need to use more than one table to fit. As the tables and chairs are close to the small breakfast buffet, it is not easy to get food without bumping into the chairs and tables and is difficult for more than one or two people to be getting food at the same time. I don't know that I would stay here again--it would depend on the rate. The location is super and if the rates were reasonable I might stay but I would not be willing to pay a high rate to stay in the gloomy room. I hope they will refurbish the rooms.
Guest User
June 24, 2023
Had a 2 night stay at the Gin Hotel in order to explore the local area - and it was perfectly located for this. Nice location, easy to wander around 'old town' and great to have parking included. Room was spaciou & clean with a huge bed & coffee making facilities, though was perhaps looking a little tired and could do with an update / addition of an in room fridge. Breakfast good and plenty to eat.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Children between 0 and 17 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeContinental
StyleBoxed/packaged food
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 1926
- Number of Rooms: 36
With a stay at The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, you'll be centrally located in Lexington, steps from Stonewall Jackson House and Washington and Lee University. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lee Chapel and Museum and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Virginia Military Institute.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at The Juniper Lounge, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at The Juniper Lounge, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf courseOff-site
Horse riding
Hiking
Gym
Private ParkingFree
EV charging station
24-hour front desk
Bar
Restaurant
Bicycle rental
Conference roomAdditional charge
Multi-function room
Wake-up call
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Gym
Bar
Restaurant
Conference room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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