The Best U.S. Hotel Openings of 2023

The Manchester, Lexington, Kentucky

Hoteliers Nik Feldman and Hank Morris developed the 125-room Manchester as a celebration of Kentucky and its status as the horse capital of the world. Indeed, the restrained and timeless design boasts timeworn details like vintage furnishings from local sellers and a wood-and-brick clad lobby that anchor the space in its location. Meanwhile, rooftop bar Lost Palm nods to another equestrian hotspot, South Florida, where charming details like a plastic flamingo mix with playful patterns and cane furniture.

Architecture Firm: EOP Architects, Lexington, Kentucky | Design Firm: Jenny Bukovec Design + Creative, New York | Owners: Hank Morris and Nik Feldman

Photo by Matt Kisiday