The best available hotels & places to stay near Louisville

July 6, 2022 Brandee Mangan

Each year, horse enthusiasts hoof it to Louisville and Churchill Downs, the legendary home of the Kentucky Derby. In addition to equestrian endeavors and bluegrass roots, Louisville boasts a range of exciting attractions the whole family can enjoy. Stroll through Central Park, in the historic district, to people-watch and get a real feel for the city. Visit other nearby parks for hiking, biking and fossil finding. Baseball fans will love the Louisville Slugger Museum, a celebration of the sport's legends. The museum is easy to spot, just look for the humongous bat that leans against the building.
Things to do in Louisville

1. The Galt House Hotel

140 N 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202-2910
Excellent
37%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
10%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 6191 reviews

The Galt House Hotel

Welcome to The Galt House Hotel also known as Legendary Louisville®. No other hotel can grant guests access to Louisville like we can. The Galt House Hotel is the most sought after hotel in downtown Louisville and a key part of many of the city’s traditions as the Official Host Hotel of the Kentucky Derby and Home to the Command Center for Thunder Over Louisville, the nation’s largest fireworks show. As Louisville’s Only Waterfront Hotel™, The Galt House Hotel is quite simply the best place to experience Derby City, authentically. Your stay is accompanied by views of the Ohio River, and its seven bars and restaurants including Walker’s Exchange, a Kentucky Brasserie; Swizzle Dinner & Drinks, a sexy, swanky, social experience with swirling rooms, perched 25 floors above Louisville; and two original founding members of the Urban Bourbon Trail, Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar and Down One Bourbon Bar. The hotel is centrally located to all that Louisville is known for including 4th Street Live, the museum district, the Urban Bourbon Trail, and nearby Louisville International Airport (SDF). Known as the city centerpiece of Louisville, The Galt House Hotel embodies the excitement and energy surging through town.

Perfect location

Reviewed By ColeridgeBulldawg

Can’t speak to price as my company paid for it but the location is perfect to explore downtown Louisville. Rooms are very nice. I especially loved the gym on the top floor with tons of machines and sweeping views of the river and skyline. Definitely recommend

2. Aloft Louisville Downtown

102 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-1344
Excellent
68%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 741 reviews

Aloft Louisville Downtown

At Aloft Louisville Downtown, you'll enjoy being on the historic and revitalized, Whiskey Row, enabling unparalleled access to several of the city's most prominent destinations, such as Fourth Street Live! and the Kentucky International Convention Center. For those with busy schedules, grab an on-the-go snack from Re:fuel by Aloft, our 24-hour pantry. You can always stay connected, thanks to our free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Breeze into one of our spacious rooms, featuring modern designs, pillowtop mattresses, mini-refrigerators and ergonomic workstations. Our plug-and-play connectivity station charges all of your electronics and links to the TV, maximizing work and play. Host an inspiring meeting or a vibrant soiree in our event rooms. Whatever the reason for your travels, Aloft Louisville Downtown provides an uplifting and thoughtful space designed to allow freedom and creativity to flourish.

Charged double and housekeeping barged in with a Do Not Disturb sign on the door during a late checkout

Reviewed By KJLD612

We stayed here for two nights. Overall, it was a comfortable place for a short stay. The hotel decor is modern, the room was clean upon arrival, the AC worked well, hot water and shower pressure were great, and the downtown location was convenient. Two complaints: 1. This one is minor. We were charged twice, but we understand mistakes happen. They apologized, and it's likely an easy fix. Hopefully it'll be settled and our credit card will be refunded within a few days. 2. My spouse is a platinum Marriott member eligible for perks such as late checkout. We requested a late checkout for our day of departure with the front desk staff, but somehow this didn't get communicated to the housekeeping staff. We had the Do Not Disturb sign on the door. My spouse was in the bathroom, and I was in the middle of changing clothes when a maid knocked on the door and quickly entered before I had a chance to answer it! I explained we requested a late checkout, but there seemed to be a language barrier so at first she misunderstand and stood there nodding her head and saying yes, we needed to checkout. This is the second Marriott property this has happened to us at recently, and I cannot for the life of me understand why this isn't an easy communication and top priority to double check before entering since it violated our privacy. Not cool.

3. The Brown Hotel

335 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202-2167
Excellent
69%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2645 reviews

The Brown Hotel

A Louisville legend, The Brown Hotel is beloved by generations of guests for its Georgian-Revival elegance and timeless Southern charm. Anchoring downtown Louisville with a firm grasp on history paired with a 21st century appreciation for hospitality, this landmark hotel at the corners of Fourth and Broadway blends breathtaking architectural features with the modern amenities and services today's most discerning travelers expect. From exquisite event space to the city's finest dining, The Brown Hotel infuses every experience with gentility and refinement. Enjoy a boutique hospitality experience in the heart of Louisville at The Brown Hotel.

Bourbon Trail Vacation & Perfect stay in Louisville, the Brown Hotel will NOT disappoint!

Reviewed By E9002CIkd

Everyone from check in at the start of our trip was amazing ingot helpful and friendly! This was our first time in Louisville and decided to switch from the historic Hilton property last minute, given the availability here at the Brown and the reviews online. We are so glad we made the change, the Brown Hotel was perfect. We stayed 3 nights, and the bed was extremely comfortable. James at the Lobby Bar and Kat at J. Graham’s cafe provided impeccable service. The property is impressive, our room was clean, quiet and full of character. Parking situation was a breeze with the attached garage with in and out privileges and being connected to the property. The nightly atmosphere is festive and mature, and feels sophisticated but not snobby. Thank you for a great first time stay, we can’t wait to come back!

4. Drury Inn & Suites Louisville North

9597 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40241-1119 1 (844) 968-3985
Excellent
81%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 422 reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Louisville North

Travel Happy® with Drury Hotels. You have enough to worry about while you're traveling. Let us take a few things off your plate, so you can focus on the good stuff. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, dinnertime snacks, soft drinks, popcorn, business center, workout facilities and more - we've got you covered! A microwave and refrigerator can be found in all rooms. Drury Hotels is 100 percent family-owned and operated. At every one of our 150+ locations, you'll consistently experience rooms with crisp sheets, fine linens and cozy surroundings to ensure a good night's sleep.

One of the best hotels I've stayed in

Reviewed By Compass18759

I loved everything about this hotel. The decor, cleanliness, quite room, big room, comfy bed, breakfast was better than most places we've been to. Loved the biscuits, gravy and sausage. I was sad that we were only staying 1 night.

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown

501 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202-2547 1 (855) 605-0319
Excellent
67%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1725 reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown

Enjoy a warm welcome, chic urban design and a convenient downtown location, just moments from exciting shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities when you stay at Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown. Set in an historic building, this contemporary, boutique-like hotel is adjacent to the Fourth St. Live! entertainment district and is just blocks from Louisville, KY, attractions including Whisky Row, Museum Row, the KFC Yum! Center, the Mohammed Ali Museum and the Kentucky Center for Arts. Unwind in the separate sitting area of a chic, spacious suite, and browse channels on the large, flat-screen TV. Stay connected at the desk with complimentary WiFi. Buy snacks and drinks in the onsite Suite Shop, bound for your in-room refrigerator or microwave. Enjoy a restful night's sleep in the luxurious bed, before waking to a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet. After a busy day, savor complimentary snacks and drinks* at our Evening Reception.

Homeless Issue

Reviewed By Mobile09263570027

The hotel was nice and quiet as usual for Embassy but it is situated in not great area downtown chaos and homelessness. Felt totally unsafe to go past valet as a group of them constantly asking for anything and following you. Even one hit a patron of hotel for no reason. All staff could do was laugh. Then 4th street live down the block a joke, everything closing down and seemed dirty. Seems like another San Francisco soon.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

2735 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209 1 (855) 618-4697
Excellent
57%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1168 reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Welcome to the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport. We're the preferred choice among full service, airport corridor hotels for business, leisure and convention guests. Our Louisville, Kentucky hotel is centrally located off I-65, 1 mile from I-264 and just 1.5 miles to Louisville International Airport. Local attractions are easily accessible from our convenient location. We're adjacent to Kentucky Exhibition Center/at Gate 4. Kentucky Kingdom, historic Churchill Downs, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Jim Patterson Stadium and Kentucky Derby Museum are all less than one mile away. Visit the University of Louisville campus, just 1.5 miles away or experience downtown Louisville, only 8 miles from our hotel. The Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport hotel offers 208 comfortably appointed guest rooms. Options include standard kings, standard doubles, executive kings, double suites and king suites.

I will stay again

Reviewed By KKJACKS

The location was easily accessible to I65 as well as I264, very convenient for my work commute. Very accommodating check-in process and they were able to upgrade my room for my Hilton honors status. I enjoyed the 1 bedroom king room, room 828. Space to spread out was appreciated, even though I was traveling alone. The hotel was clean in all areas, although the carpeting is dark and looking rather worn. The hallways to the rooms also seemed compact and dark. The room itself was fine. I was most impressed that the property has sufficient water pressure, even on the top/8th floor! I hope if they do a remodel they do NOT switch to low-flow and low pressure sink or shower faucets. (Many Hamptons have switched to those styles, much to their detriment. I’m not a fan of form over function!) I had a few issues, but they were resolved with care and timeliness. My room only had 1 regular shirt hanger, and 2 pants hangers. As I left for the evening, I requested a few extra hangers and they were waiting for me upon my return that evening. Alex knew right where the afternoon shift had left them and quickly delivered my extra hangers and also provided me an extra sheet. The AC unit in the room (central AC) was making a high-pitched squeaking noise, beyond the typical loud unit sounds found in most hotel rooms. I made a call down that first night and Alex was very willing to relocate my room, but I was hesitant as I appreciated the location of my room and had already settled in for the night. He could hear the sound over the phone and said it definitely wasn’t “normal.” I wore my earplugs and chilled the room as cold as I could get it before turning off the AC for the night. The next morning mentioned it to the front desk and upon returning that evening the AC issue was resolved no issue. I’m glad I didn’t have to move all my stuff, but admittedly did NOT sleep well that first night. I did notice some noise from the UPS large jets at the airport, but it was handled with either earplugs or being exhausted enough to not notice. I used the treadmill once (good condition) but did not take any meals in the downstairs grill. Many evenings there was plenty of guests taking advantage of the on-site dining room, so it must have done the job. There was somewhat of a dank, musty type smell in the entry-way and lobby area. It smelled a bit old, so perhaps they need to clean carpets or consider very light air freshners. I will certainly choose this location again for future work travel in the Louisville area.

7. Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport

1367 Gardiner Ln, Louisville, KY 40213-1942
Excellent
44%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
7%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 87 reviews

Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport

Come and experience our new Comforts of Home Bedding Collection.The Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport is an exceptional choice for quality and service excellence. This beautiful award winning property is located within minutes of downtown and the Louisville Airport and is an excellent choice for employees of GE, Ford, UPS, Yum, Humana, Brown Forman, Air National Guard, and U of L. International guests love our TV Japan television. It's the ultimate suite for the business traveler: cook meals in a fully equipped kitchen, while watching premium cable channels and movies from our free movie library. Work efficiently at the over-sized executive desk, 2 phone lines and free high-speed wireless Internet. Work off some stress in our fitness center or visit our Candlewood Cupboard where you can purchase sodas, meals, snacks at value prices. Do your laundry at no cost while you workout or relax in your suite. The Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport is an all suites hotel. The standard studio suites has one queen bed. The one bedroom suite has one queen bed and a full size sofa bed. Pet friendly - fees may apply.

Overcharged $1300

Reviewed By johnboy4225

I've now called the hotel approximately 10 times since our stay in early may. My room was prepaid on priceline express and I was overcharged $1300. I continue to get the runaround from an incompetent staff. Watch your credit card statement closely as this seems to be a pattern here

8. The Galt House Hotel

140 N 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202-2910
Excellent
37%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
10%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 6191 reviews

The Galt House Hotel

Welcome to The Galt House Hotel also known as Legendary Louisville®. No other hotel can grant guests access to Louisville like we can. The Galt House Hotel is the most sought after hotel in downtown Louisville and a key part of many of the city’s traditions as the Official Host Hotel of the Kentucky Derby and Home to the Command Center for Thunder Over Louisville, the nation’s largest fireworks show. As Louisville’s Only Waterfront Hotel™, The Galt House Hotel is quite simply the best place to experience Derby City, authentically. Your stay is accompanied by views of the Ohio River, and its seven bars and restaurants including Walker’s Exchange, a Kentucky Brasserie; Swizzle Dinner & Drinks, a sexy, swanky, social experience with swirling rooms, perched 25 floors above Louisville; and two original founding members of the Urban Bourbon Trail, Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar and Down One Bourbon Bar. The hotel is centrally located to all that Louisville is known for including 4th Street Live, the museum district, the Urban Bourbon Trail, and nearby Louisville International Airport (SDF). Known as the city centerpiece of Louisville, The Galt House Hotel embodies the excitement and energy surging through town.

Perfect location

Reviewed By ColeridgeBulldawg

Can’t speak to price as my company paid for it but the location is perfect to explore downtown Louisville. Rooms are very nice. I especially loved the gym on the top floor with tons of machines and sweeping views of the river and skyline. Definitely recommend

9. Hyatt Regency Louisville

320 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202-2997
Excellent
51%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2253 reviews

Hyatt Regency Louisville

Open atrium style property, 393 guestroom hotel. Property features complimentary Hyatt Stay Fit Gym access, coffee maker, hair dryer, high speed wireless Internet and voice mail. High-speed access in meeting room and guestrooms. Adjacent to the Kentucky International Convention Center and 4th Street Live!, Louisville's newest entertainment venue with over 300,000 square feet of specialty restaurants, bars and retail. Hotel is minutes from Churchill Downs, Cardinal Stadium and Louisville International Airport. Walk to Waterfront Park, Muhammad Ali Center, Slugger Field, Frazier Historical Arms Museum, KFC Yum Center, Louisville Science Center, Actors Theater, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Kentucky Center (home of the touring Broadway Shows, Louisville Orchestra and Ballet, and art galleries).

Work Conference

Reviewed By kippyfer

Rooms were extremely clean and well kept! Great hospitatility, bed was extremely comfortable. Only complaint was there was no microwave in the room, but everything else...Close to local attractions, within walking distance, the hotel has so much to offer as well without leaving. Highly recommend!!!

10. The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

500 S 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202-2518 1 (855) 605-0316
Excellent
47%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2545 reviews

The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

The most recognized name in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader of hospitality. With over 92 years of experience, Hilton continues to be synonymous with hotel because of our innovative approach to products, amenities and service. We help make traveling easier with our smart design, innovative restaurant concepts, authentic hospitality and commitment to the global community. Today, Hilton welcomes guests in more countries than any other full-service hotel brand, with more than 550 hotels and resorts in 79 countries across six continents.

Remarkable Customer Service!

Reviewed By NewTina01

After a hiatus from traveling and different levels of customer service, this group raised the standard over and beyond expectations. Virginia coordinated the crew to excellence and anticipated our needs. We felt very much appreciated and valued.

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