The Brown Hotel - Louisville
38.246224, -85.757993Overview
Historic downtown Louisville hotel on the Urban Bourbon Trail, home of the original Hot Brown
Dining and Culinary Experience
The Brown Hotel offers two restaurants: J. Graham's Café for breakfast and lunch, and the Lobby Bar for evening drinks and light dishes. The Lobby Bar & Grill was named one of the Top 15 Bars in the World by MSN in 2020. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's signature Hot Brown, a turkey and bacon dish created in the 1920s, and participate in cooking classes with chefs.
Guest Rooms and Accommodations
The Brown Louisville offers well-appointed guest rooms with luxury amenities and decor, including work desks and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The hotel provides a business center, fitness center, and complimentary airport shuttle service to Louisville International Airport. Guests can explore the Brown Gift Shop and Gallery, which showcases artwork by local Kentucky artisans.
Location and Nearby Attractions
Brown Hotel Kentucky is located in downtown Louisville's Theater District, a 3-minute walk from the Louisville Palace Theater. Nearby attractions include the Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, and Kentucky International Convention Center. The KFC Yum! Center is less than 1 mile away, and Churchill Downs is an 11-minute drive.
On-Site Services and Amenities
The Brown Hotel offers comprehensive event planning services for meetings and weddings, with a beautifully restored rooftop garden for special occasions. Additional services include valet parking, a 24-hour front desk, concierge, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. The hotel is the first in Louisville recognized for environmental sustainability.
Awards and Recognitions
The Brown Hotel has received multiple recognitions: Open Table Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, MSN Top 15 Bars in the World 2020, and Travel + Leisure Top 500 Best Hotels in the World. The property is a landmark on the Urban Bourbon Trail, offering bourbon tastings and experiences. The hotel's Lobby Bar and Grill is an award-winning dining venue.
- Dining: Original Hot Brown, J. Graham's Café, award-winning Lobby Bar
- Rooms: Well-appointed rooms with work desks and 32-inch flat-screen TVs
- Location: Downtown Theater District, minutes from Louisville Palace and Muhammad Ali Center
- Services: Free airport shuttle, business center, fitness center
- Awards: Travel + Leisure Top 500, MSN Top 15 Bars in the World
- Sustainability: First Louisville hotel recognized for environmental sustainability
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Double beds1 Queen Size Bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Double beds1 Queen Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Double beds1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site parking lot
24-hour security
Restaurant
Fitness center
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Services
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about The Brown Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 137 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Louisville, SDF |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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