Food & Lodging

UK Chandler Hospital provides healthy, balanced meals to inpatients as an important part of treatment and recovery. See information about inpatient meals »

Visitor and outpatient dining options

For visitors and patients not staying in the hospital, we offer a variety of dining options.

Chandler Dining

Our cafeteria is located on the first floor of Pavilion A near the patient elevators. The cafeteria is open 22 hours a day: closed 5-6 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. for meal changes. Cash and credit are accepted. Call 859-257-1168 for daily menus.

Courtyard Café

Located in Pavilion A on the ground floor adjacent to the lobby atrium and the auditorium; offering coffee, beverages, pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches. Open Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Starbucks

Located on the first floor of the Kentucky Clinic. Open 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday

Wildcat Café

Located on the third floor of the Kentucky Clinic near the pedestrian bridge from Pavilion H. Open 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday-Friday

Vending machines

Located on the first floor of Pavilion H; 24-hour service with a microwave available.

Restaurants nearby

Lodging nearby

A variety of hotels and motels are within a short distance of the UK HealthCare campus. For information on these hotels/ motels, please see any information desk or the Customer Relations Office located in Pavilion H, near the main entrance, for a complete list. Please contact the hotel of your choice directly for reservations and rate information.

Special Rates

21c Museum Hotel Lexington 
167 W. Main St. (Map
859-899-6800
Website 
Call and mention the UK rate or enter in special code "UK" on our site to receive a 10% discount.

Campbell House of Lexington* 
1375 S. Broadway (Map
859-255-4281  
Website 
Offers hospital and visitor rates.

Comfort Suites*
3060 Fieldstone Way (Map)
859-296-4446
Website
Discounted rates offered for patients.

Embassy Suites at Lexington Green
The Mall At Lexington Green (Map)
245 Lexington Green Circle 
859-271-4000
Website 
Shuttle to UK and airport.

Embassy Suites Hotel 
1801 Newtown Pike (Map
859-455-5000  
Website 
Offers hospital and visitor rates.

Fairfield Inn and Suites Lexington*
3050 Lakecrest Circle (Map)
859-977-5870
Website
Discounted rates offered for patients.

Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa 
1800 Newtown Pike (Map
859-231-5100  
Website 
Offers hospital and visitor rates.

Hampton Inn Lexington Medical Center*
1953 Nicholasville Rd (Map)
859-313-9000
Website
Discounted rates offered for patients.

Hilton Lexington Downtown
369 West Vine Street (Map)
859-231-9000
Website
Discounted rates offered for patients.

Holiday Inn Express
1000 Export Court (Map)
859-389-6800
Website
Discounted rates offered for patients.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites*
2255 Buena Vista Rd (Map)
859-309-0492
Website
Discounted rates offered for patients.

Home2 Suites by Hilton® - Lexington University/Medical Center
126 East Lowry Lane (Map)
859-313-5200
Website  
Special rates for patients and families, please mention you are visiting UK HealthCare.

La Quinta Inn Lexington
1920 Stanton Way (Map)
859-231-7551
Website
Discounted rates offered for patients.

Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham
2240 Buena Vista Rd (Map)
859-299-9600
Website
Discounted rates offered for patients.

Springhill Suites by Marriott* 
863 S. Broadway (Map
859-225-1500 
Website

*Call and receive a 15% discount if "UK" is mentioned at time of booking.
When booking online, please select the Special Rates drop-down and list "uky" under the Corp/Promo Code section.

Other lodging options for families of children in Kentucky Children's Hospital

The Ronald McDonald House has additional options for patients and their families, with some restrictions, and hospital staff must make referrals. If you are interested in more information, contact Social Services at 859-323-5501 or Pastoral Care at 859-323-5301.

Ronald McDonald House 
1300 Sports Center Dr.
Lexington, KY 40502 (Map
859-268-0757  

Limited to patients or families of patients who are 18 years of age or younger. Only one room is available per family. A minimal nightly donation is requested.

Hope Lodge 
The American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge also offers lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers. You must have a referral from your physician or a Markey Cancer Center social worker. Visit the American Cancer Society's website for more information.