A LOVE of LEXINGTON

Feldman first envisioned The Manchester in 2019, recognizing the need for a high-end hotel in Lexington, a city he had fallen in love with as an avid polo player.

“The Manchester was built out of our love for the city of Lexington,” Feldman explained. “I spent my summers here, playing polo, and have always been keenly aware of what an incredible, rare place it is. It was astonishing to me that this unique travel destination — steeped in horse racing, bourbon and Kentucky basketball — didn’t have an equally special, unique and exciting hotel at the center of it all. Because of this, The Manchester was born.”

Knowing that only the highest standards and quality in development, design and construction could make this dream a reality, Feldman teamed with Morris, his former classmate and longtime friend, and the two began on the project in earnest in 2020.

“I’m inspired by creating spaces that provide real, emotional experiences while authentically giving people a sense of place,” Morris said. “In my mind, the best way to do this is with a hotel. It’s crazy to think about, but over the coming months and years at The Manchester, lifelong friends will meet for the first time, couples will fall in love, great business deals will be made, just to name a few of the life-changing moments it will see. Being able to have influence on those types of moments for so many is really meaningful for me, and is precisely what inspires me.”