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Completes $30 Million Renovation

thehistoric resort’s $30-million renovation revitalizes the upscale property and welcomes guests to indulge in the amenities and experience the genuine spirit of Lexington. The resort’s comprehensive renovation touched nearly every space on property – including the guest rooms, presidential suites, conference and meetings rooms, lobby space, front entrance, atrium, spa, outdoor pool, fi tness center, golf clubhouse, restaurant, and restrooms. Additionally, the property added three pickleball courts and Café Lex. Guest room upgrades include marble showers, luxury tile, barn doors, and walkin showers in King rooms. The newly revamped Spa features design by Pottery Barn and the previous hotel atrium was converted into a bourbon-tasting loft with animatic bourbon and wine machines, which feature high end bourbon and wine offerings to elevate the guest experience. Guests can also enjoy a complete renovation of the outdoor pool deck, new poolside private cabanas, and seven new fi re pits, complete with s’more kits. The new entrance and valet area are now named “Champions Circle,” which features Lexington area horse farms that have produced Triple Crown winners dating back to 1917. In addition, a wind sculpture art installation is now featured in the front entrance by Lyman Whitaker Gallery out of Sedona, AZ. The resort is known for its Rees Jones designed golf course and ideal location in the “Horse Capital of the World,” near Keeneland and Kentucky Horse Park. Paying homage to Lexington horse farms, the 7th fl oor redesigned suites are now named after the most distinguished horse farms in the area - Poplar Hill, Hamburg Place, Keeneland, Walmac, Mandysland, and Ashford. The Lexington Marriott Griffi n Gate Golf Resort & Spa showcases the best-in-class experience in the region and will continue to offer breathtaking Bluegrass scenery & exceptional service.

For more information regarding the Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa, visit www.marriott.com/lexky or visit our social at @lexgriffingate on Instagram / @ Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa on Facebook.