Washington and Lee University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Virginia Military Institute - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
VMI Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Virginia Horse Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Cookout - 11 min walk
Taco Bell - 18 min walk
Wendy's - 12 min walk
Macado's - 2 min walk
About this property
The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hotel near Washington and Lee University
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, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff, an elevator, and 1 meeting room
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
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)
More
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
More
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.
Have a question?
Beta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
The Gin Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
The Gin Hotel is a must stay again for me. The Gin is a unique hotel in a 100yr old building right in downtown Lexington. It was quiet, clean, safe and all of the staff were awesome. I grew up in the area but haven't returned in a couple of decades. Downtown Lexington has transformed into a great place to walk around, shop, eat and have a few drinks. The only negatives I would give is parking is tight for modern vehicles and the mattress was firmer than my taste... but that's personal preference.
Room had very limited space. No electric outlet near bed for medical device. 24" TV. Dated. Boutique hotel that is limited in its appointments. Well maintained for a century's old building.
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
10/10 Excellent
Travis
15 December 2024
Liked: Amenities
Awesome
Travis
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Steven
7 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.