Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center, a Hilton Affiliate Hotel located in Lexington, Kentucky, has begun its anticipated $13 million renovation. This venue-wide refurbishment includes all of the hotel’s 367 guestrooms, interior public spaces, grand ballroom and meeting rooms is expected to be completed by 2010 and the hotel will remain open during construction. The 290,362-square foot hotel includes more than 16,000 square feet of diverse meeting and event space, Café on the Park restaurant, fitness center, indoor swimming pool and spa and business center. “Work has begun on the hotel’s atrium, grand ballroom and meeting rooms,” said Peter C. Lewis, President and Chief Investment Officer of Madison W Properties. “The refurbishment of the hotel will ensure that it remains the premier destination for business and leisure travelers in Lexington.” The hotel is connected via a skywalk to Lexington Center, central Kentucky’s premiere convention and entertainment complex that includes Rupp Arena, Lexington Convention Center, Lexington Opera House and The Shops at Lexington Center.