Clarion Hotel and Convention Center

1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY
1,200 Capacity
$1,500 to $2,500 for 50 Guests
The Bluegrass Ballroom at Clarion Lexington North is a spacious, flexible venue ideal for meetings, conferences, banquets, and social celebrations. With a generous 60’ x 140’ layout, the ballroom easily adapts to classroom sessions, theater-style presentations, elegant plated dinners, buffets, and receptions. Events are elevated by expert, in-house catering led by experienced chefs who collaborate with planners to design customized menus—from breaks and lunches to full-scale banquets—ensuring a seamless and memorable dining experience within the ballroom itself. Clarion Lexington North offers a welcoming, value-driven setting that supports successful events from start to finish. Attendees enjoy comfortable guest rooms, complimentary hot breakfast, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and ample parking, along with convenient access to I-75 and I-64. Backed by a dedicated sales and catering team, the hotel provides attentive service and logistical support, making it an ideal choice for corporate meetings, weddings, reunions, and special events of all sizes.

Event Pricing

Rise & Shine Breakfast Menus
30 - 800 people
$15 - $25 per person
Luncheon Options
30 - 800 people
$20 - $30 per person
Dinner Ideas
30 - 800 people
$30 - $50 per person
Receptions
30 - 800 people
$30 - $40 per person

Event Spaces

Bluegrass Pavillion
Bluegrass Pavillion
General Event Space
1,200 Capacity
Belmont
Belmont
General Event Space
183 Capacity
Derby
Derby
General Event Space
280 Capacity
Preakness
Preakness
Ballroom Section
280 Capacity
Henry Clay / Claiborne / Brook Ledge
Henry Clay / Claiborne / Brook Ledge
General Event Space
56 Capacity
Man-O-War / Secretariat / Thoroughbred
Man-O-War / Secretariat / Thoroughbred
Ballroom Section
280 Capacity
Lexington / Keeneland / Gainesway
Lexington / Keeneland / Gainesway
General Event Space
180 Capacity

Additional Info

Neighborhood
Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Full Bar/Lounge
  • Indoor Pool
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 1200
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 15
  • Special Features: The Bluegrass Ballroom opens up to create over 8,000 square feet of event space. The ballroom features its own parking and entry area. The Paddock Room offers wood flooring and over 6,000 square feet of space and is perfect for dances and tradeshows.
  • Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 18,000
  • Year Renovated: 2023