THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN KENTUCKY.

Beyond The Manchester’s historic setting or unique place in a city that calls for it, a wide range of curated experiences and thoughtful details set it apart from any other place on earth.

“The Manchester is the first of its kind in Kentucky,” Morris and Feldman said. “Whether it’s our locallyrooted design, unique food and beverage program or curated on- and off-property experiences offered, there is no other hotel quite like it.”

The pair partnered with interior designer Jenny Bukovec to craft the hotel’s soulful interiors, all of which are inspired by Lexington’s historic rickhouses and the earthy tones of the region’s surrounding landscapes and rolling hills. The space features hand-laid masonry symbolic of the Irish, hand-hewn stone walls of Kentucky’s countryside, and the entire property sports structural curvature that gives a nod to the Distillery District’s barrel-shaped tradition.

Granddam, the hotel’s 140-seat feature restaurant, offers a menu of globally-inspired takes on classical Appalachian dishes while the Lost Palm, an Art Deco rooftop bar and lounge, celebrates the spirit of 1960s South Florida horse racing culture, with a menu full of playful interpretations on classic American cocktails and an expansive view overlooking downtown Lexington.

In every feature, piece of furniture and refreshment, the founders’ celebration of Lexington is apparent.

“Though we are forging a new path in Lexington’s growing Distillery District, we’re continuously paying homage to the Bluegrass Region and its storied past,” they concluded.

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by Allyson Mattingly