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TRACY THOMPSON
TRACY THOMPSON
Director of Catering

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43 years in business

We speak English

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Hilton Lexington Downtown offers a luxurious setting in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, perfect for a wedding celebration. With stunning ballrooms, this venue beautifully blends urban elegance with classic charm. Their dedicated event specialists work closely with couples to custom design every detail, ensuring your wedding day reflects your unique tastes and vision. Located in vibrant downtown Lexington, this venue combines modern amenities with timeless style—making it an ideal choice for a memorable celebration.

Hilton Lexington Event Spaces Overview:

Hilton Lexington offers over 18,000 square feet of versatile event space, making it an ideal venue for weddings, corporate events, and large gatherings. The venue can accommodate up to 600 guests in a theater-style seating arrangement, providing flexibility for various event formats.

  • Grand Ballroom: Spanning 7,000 square feet, the Grand Ballroom is perfect for large weddings or events that require ample space for dining and activities. It comfortably seats up to 400 guests for banquet-style dinners.

  • Magnolia Junior Ballroom: This 3,000-square-foot space is ideal for more intimate gatherings, accommodating approximately 120 guests in a banquet setup.

Whether you're planning a grand celebration or a smaller, more personal event, Hilton Lexington offers the space and amenities to bring your vision to life.

Services Offered
Hilton Lexington Downtown is happy to provide couples with space for bridal showers, ceremonies, engagement parties, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. Guests have ample access to parking and valet services, and the Hilton is wheelchair accessible. In addition to offering clean-up, event planning, and set-up for your wedding, the Hilton can also include:

  • Bridal suite
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Lighting/sound
  • Wireless internet

Culinary & Bar Services at Hilton Lexington Downtown

At Hilton Lexington Downtown, your celebration is served with style, flexibility, and flavor. Our in-house catering team is here to craft a menu that fits your taste and vision—whether you prefer a buffet, plated dinner, or station-style service, our professional servers will ensure a seamless dining experience.

As part of your package, couples can also enjoy a curated selection of food and beverage items, thoughtfully included to enhance your experience. You'll even get to sample your menu in advance to make sure it's just right.

Love a specific bakery? You're welcome to bring your own wedding cake—but if you'd rather let us handle dessert, we offer a tempting selection sure to satisfy every sweet tooth.

Planning a cocktail reception? Our staff is ready to make it memorable with an assortment of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, beautifully presented and perfectly timed.

Raise a glass at our fully licensed in-house bar, complete with skilled bartenders and a range of service options—from cash and limited bars to a full open bar. Choose from house and premium liquors, signature cocktails, specialty beers and wines, and don’t forget to add a champagne toast for that unforgettable sparkle.

Let us take care of the details, so you can savor every moment. We include:

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Dance Floor
  • Staging

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

1,000.00

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$14

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November

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Reviews of Hilton Lexington Downtown

Weddingwire
4.9/5 51 reviews
Google
4.1/5 2319 reviews
K
Katie Sent on 10/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Stay

Great stay for our wedding! & they even left us a congrats gift!
A
Amanda Sent on 10/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had the absolute best experience while planning our wedding reception at Hilton Downtown Lexington! The Wedding Specialist, Alex, was so incredibly helpful. She thought of everything that we didn’t and accommodated every request that we had. She was in constant communication with us to ensure that all details were set in stone to ensure that our wedding reception turned out exactly how we envisioned! We would highly recommend Hilton Downtown Lexington for your wedding reception!
S
Shannon Sent on 09/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Great Place for family and friends to stay and visit
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Team

TRACY THOMPSON
TRACY THOMPSON
Director of Catering
Haleigh Kaelin
Haleigh Kaelin
Wedding Coordinator

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this Hilton, and special thanks to SUMMER COOPER - the best sales director! she went ABOVE and BEYOND her duty to make our stay feel amazing when we drive 8 hours to DJ a wedding in 2014. cant wait to be back!

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Hilton Lexington Downtown frequently asked questions

Hilton Lexington Downtown includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hilton Lexington Downtown includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hilton Lexington Downtown includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Hilton Lexington Downtown for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
Hilton Lexington Downtown offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Hilton Lexington Downtown offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hilton Lexington Downtown offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Hilton Lexington Downtown offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Hilton Lexington Downtown is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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