Clarion Hotel Conference Center South (Lexington, USA)

This isn't just your average free hotel continental option - breakfast here is fit for a king. Guests rave about the choice on offer, from sizzling, crispy bacon, to DIY waffles. You can pile your plate high and enjoy a feast, rounded off with fruit juice and decent coffee. That's got to be a good way to start the day.

Guests say that every area of this hotel, including the rooms, is kept spotlessly clean, creating a pleasant atmosphere that makes the place seem well-cared for. You can check in and relax in a room that has fresh linens, a sparkling bathroom, and a clean fragrance, which has to be a happy feeling.

Perhaps you're the type that likes to fit in a full workout before breakfast, or maybe you'd rather unwind in a hot tub after a long day out. It's no problem here - with the gym and pools, one outdoor and one indoor, you can use your leisure time your way, and guests say that the facilities are spacious and well-maintained.

According to guests, some rooms, while well-appointed, are on the small side, with the furniture feeling crammed in, and leaving little space to spread out in. Some rooms don't have desks, which has proved annoying for guests wanting to get on with some work.

This is an older hotel, and it's in need of some care and attention. In places, the carpets are a bit worn and the wallpaper past its best, and throughout, the decor has been left behind in a past decade. Giving it a spruce and a chic new look would give it a new lease of life.

While Clarion Hotel Conference Center - South is ideally located if you're just on a brief, one-night layover, if you're coming to enjoy the city buzz of Lexington, you may find it lacking here. There are few nearby restaurants, for example. and it's a bit of a drive to the center.