The Manchester Hotel

Inspired by Kentucky’s historic architecture and the glamour of extravagant Derby parties that Lexington is known for, The Manchester captures the charm of equestrian society. The 125-room hotel is the first major new construction in Lexington’s historic Distillery District in nearly 100 years. Featuring a lobby bar and a high-end restaurant on the ground level and a rooftop bar with open terrace on the seventh floor, the building captures the social nature of historic hotels and takes it to a new level.

The brick exterior consists of two brick colors a dark red base at the ground level, and a lighter brick as the upper mass. The darker brick is also included as a vertical mass at elevators, referencing the vintage smokestacks common at historic Kentucky distilleries. The façades feature multiple panels of intricate brick patterning and corbeling at windows and doors. These create intricate shadowing patterns that change constantly throughout the day as the sun moves across the building. Arched windows extend above to the second floor to create dramatic height at the building base. Large 8’foot windows at each of the guest rooms include traditional mullions and provide optimal viewing of downtown Lexington and the new Town Branch Park. A trellis covered alley terrace, located between the existing neighboring one-story structure, provides additional outdoor dining space.

Lexington, KY

70,000 SF Status Completed 2023

Services Provided

Architectural Design

Client Reference

Hank Morris, Owner, New Circle Investments (502) 592-8593

Project Budget $39,000,000

Elwood Hotel & Suites

The Elwood Hotel, designed by EOP, has introduced a fresh, contemporary boutique hotel experience to Lexington, Kentucky. This transformation was achieved through an extensive renovation of a previously outdated 65-room hotel. The revamped Elwood now boasts a vibrant restaurant and bar, a welcoming “front porch,” a fitness room, and a range of other modern amenities.

During the renovation, EOP made significant changes to enhance the hotel’s appeal. These updates included relocating the entrance and lobby from a concealed side, constructing the porch, and adding the restaurant, bar, and kitchen facilities. Additionally, the hotel now offers ADA-compliant guest rooms, rejuvenated corridors, and refurbished guest rooms. Other improvements encompass the replacement of windows and doors, along with a fresh coat of paint on the building’s exterior. EOP was also responsible for the design and procurement of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) throughout the hotel.

Lexington, KY

51,000 SF

Status Completed 2021

Services Provided Architectural Design

Interior Architectural Design Team Leadership

Client Reference

Hilda Delgado & David

Bader, Owners

(323) 350-9333

Project Budget

$3,200,000 (renovation cost)