Title: Country inn and suites by Radisson - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=44969476&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Country inn and suites by Radisson - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Rupp Arena, Country inn and suites by Radisson provides everything you need. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=44969476&PinnedHotelID=44969476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=44969476&PinnedHotelID=44969476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=44969476&PinnedHotelID=44969476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=44969476&PinnedHotelID=44969476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=44969476&PinnedHotelID=44969476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=44969476&PinnedHotelID=44969476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=44969476&PinnedHotelID=44969476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=44969476&PinnedHotelID=44969476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ## You may also like Ad ![Lobby](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/210000/203600/203587/d3e30636_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream Lexington - 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Subway 13 min walk - Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers 4 min walk - McDonald's 4 min drive - Tudor's Biscuit World 3 min drive - McDonald's 7 min walk ## About this property ### Country inn and suites by Radisson Hotel near Rupp Arena Located close to University of Kentucky, Country inn and suites by Radisson has plenty to offer. ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219800/2219782/f131bcc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elwood Hotel & Suites Lexington - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 1,034 reviews CA $122 CA $142 total includes taxes & fees Mar 5 - Mar 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06&selected=2219782&PinnedHotelID=2219782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6639/973ee071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spark by Hilton Lexington Hamburg Lexington - 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