The Manchester Hotel.

Built in the heart of Lexington’s Distillery District, The Manchester trades generic luxury for a design language rooted in Kentucky’s bourbon and equestrian heritage. The 125-room hotel occupies a new-build structure that mimics the industrial look of a historic rickhouse, though the interiors feel more like a polished social club. Inside, rooms lean into a "mid-century maximalist" aesthetic featuring dark wood wainscoting, leather accents, and brass fixtures; certain suites even offer deep bronze soaking tubs with city views. The property serves as a local social anchor, headlined by Granddam, a ground-floor restaurant serving Appalachian-inspired fare, and Lost Palm, a retro-tiki rooftop bar that offers a tropical contrast to the bluegrass landscape. It is a stylish, distinctively local base for exploring the nearby horse farms and distilleries.