Located close to Stonewall Jackson House and Lee Chapel and Museum, The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection provides free to-go breakfast, golfing on site, and a terrace. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Juniper Lounge, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
An electric car charging station, an elevator, and multilingual staff
Concierge services, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
36-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Electric car charging station on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
The Juniper Lounge
Things to do
Fitness center
Golfing
Conveniences
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Elevator
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
Conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille signage
Elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
4 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
36-inch flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Desk
Free local calls
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Property is also known as
Robert E Lee Hotel Lexington
Robert E Lee Hotel
Robert E Lee Lexington
Robert E Lee Hotel
The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Lexington
The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Lexington
Frequently asked questions
Is The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection located?
Located in the heart of Lexington, this hotel is steps from Stonewall Jackson House and Washington and Lee University. Lee Chapel and Museum and Virginia Military Institute are also within 5 minutes.
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The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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My husband and I stopped here overnight on our way south and were pleasantly surprised how nice this hotel is. The restaurant was delicious and priced very reasonably. Nice sojourn.
Beautiful hotel, extremely clean, great staff. The continental breakfast left a little to be desired, but it got us started for our morning. Super convenient to W&L and VMI. We were in town for a wedding and were able to walk to all locations from the hotel. Would absolutely stay here again!
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Robert
16 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Might of been better if the room was not across from the kitchen and hearing the door slam all night and early morning. The room was a handicap room (didn’t know when booking) the shower head was waist high. Was not able to adjust the room temp. The hallway lights just poured through the room door.
Loved the walkability. We had a king corner room. Loved the shower. Clean room. Small parking behind hotel, but you can park in the public lot with your window pass.
Great location right in the middle of quaint shops and restaurants. Breakfast was minimal but coffee was good. Could have used a better pillow. Overall nice hotel and would stay there again.
Great location right in the heart of historic district with walkable restaurants and shops. Hotel a bit dated and no frills but bed and room comfortable, sheets and towels fine. Photos make it look better than it was but I would come back for the location and ease. Not great for small kids and walls not sound proof.
Quaint historical hotel in the heart of Lexington. Breakfast was ok. Just bagels, instant oatmeal, cereal, yogurt, coffee and juice. Hotel was clean. Would stay again.
Beautiful historical lobby including 2 telephone booths. The grab and go breakfast area had good coffee and a variety of options for a quick bite. A number of restaurants and bakeries are minutes away in this easily walkable town. Very clean and comfortable room.
Great location but the hotel itself was a huge disappointment. It is very shabby with stained carpets, linens and chipped furniture. Lack of outlets near the bed for cpap machine and other device chargers was a challenge. Uncomfortable shower situation with just a small glass wall leaving you cold. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel.
This is the former Robert E Lee hotel, which is what it still says above the door, making it a bit hard to find. The staff is friendly and the lobby is pretty. The rooms are a bit worse for wear — brown carpet on the floor and felt a bit in need to renovation. But the bathroom was redone very nicely and the room was clean. Very convenient to W&L and all the shops downtown.
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Jeff
20 October 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything previous reviews stated are true. Rooms, at best, are ok. I’ve had much better at holiday Inn. Breakfast well below average considering room rate. Would not stay there again
Great check in experience! I was thrilled when I realized we could check in early. It was an absolute wonderful experience! I was so happy with our rooms and the restaurant is a great option. Good food, great service and nice atmosphere! Loved it. Enjoyed staying there and it is right in the middle of shops, restaurants and close to VMI/W & L.
The Gin Hotel is our favorite hotel to stay in when in Lexington. So many great restaurants within walking distance and the Juniper Lounge on the 2nd floor mezzanine of the hotel is a fun spot to get cocktails and delicious food as well!