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Reviews of The Brown Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

335 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202, United States of America

#37 of 143 hotels in Louisville

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 900 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Service at breakfast & lunch was very slow.

    Beautiful hotel. Great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Would definitely go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean and the parking structure had security so I felt safe

    Close to Louisville palace

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    9.0
    Interesting experience to explore. Spacious room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Historical building while well maintained

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel. Easy walk to downtown.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Front desk check attendant was brusque. When I wanted to schedule a shuttle to the airport she fobbed me off on the 'porter' when she knew perfectly well that the porter stand was unattended.

    N/A

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location to the venue

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was wonderful and the hotel beautiful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    10
    Beautiful Hotel and centrally located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What’s not to like

    The rooms are clean and the staff is exceptional. We will definitely be back

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I'm so glad this magnificent hotel has been preserved and is in operation. They just don't make them like this anymore!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    10
    Definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s dated but that is the whole point of the hotel

    The brown is a very old hotel; like stepping back in time. The rooms are very clean; bathroom’s updated; bed quite comfy. The food and drinks are very good and service is outstanding. From the guys out front to check in; to the bars and restaurants the customer service is very high level; you just don’t see it anymore. I don’t know much about Louisville; we chose the brown because it was within walking distance of the Louisville palace; so not sure how close it is to the entertainment area. Definitely recommend the brown

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Went to try the hot brown at the restaurant. Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I enjoyed everything about our stay.

    Very nice staff. Very attentive to the guests stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    8.0
    Historic vintage hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress seemed to be a bit too vintage. Springs were very apparent when sleeping.

    Love the vintage feel of the Brown.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    9.0
    A step back in time with modern convinces
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Charming and such history. Felt like they could have used a bit more staff but those they had were wonderful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Convenience

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room had peeling wallpaper and didn’t get real warm.

    The hotel itself is lovely. Location was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    10
    A beautiful old hotel within walking distance to major attractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was fabulous.

    I loved the decor, it is such a beautiful hotel. The staff was amazing. I also loved the location, it was within walking distance to the palace theater. Awesome!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    10
    The Brown Hotel ...Louisville's finest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't think of anything!

    Location is perfect. And Lobby Bar is exceptional. We always meet the most interesting people there. Lots of horse people! Room was oversized and had a refrigerator. Loved the robes and The Brown bed blankets! The Brown is only place we stay while in Louisville!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    9.0
    Brown Hotel, Louisville Classic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Concert goers came back, bar tables had been closed, hostess wasn't sure how to manage the number of people who wanted food and something to drink and informed people there was no seating Manager finally opened up tables and found staff to take care of patrons. Since many people were staying at the hotel because of the concert, it would seem they should have planned for that to begin with.

    Great room, spacious, parking on site, great staff, wonderful room service

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    The stay was excellent. Will definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The lady in the gift shop was rude! It was almost closing time and she wasn’t very nice.

    The staff was over the top. Excellent!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    10
    Absolutely fabulous 😃♥️
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    We loved everything about our stay at The Brown. We will be coming back. The hotel is beautiful the restaurants amazing. The staff was the best!! Fabulous time at The Brown.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    9.0
    BEAUTIFUL stay, amazing restaurant, wonderful staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little outdated, but as to be expected with the history. Would stay here again though!

    STUNNING historical building and an amazing onsite restaurant serving the famous “hot brown”! Hotel has a complimentary shuttle to surrounding areas!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    10
    I highly recommend this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is beautiful the room is very spacious. Location was great being around the corner from the Brown theater. The entire staff was great including the valet staff. I was greeted at my car instantly super professional.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The area in which the hotel is situated is such a let down.

    The downtown area of Louisville is such a disappointment with the hotel being a real reminder of what it must have been.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    10
    Service, Food, Room, and Location are TOP NOTCH at The Brown Hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only issue I found is the hotel has low water pressure with the toilets and they sat low to the ground. It didn't matter what floor you were on they all flushed slowly. Not a detail that would prevent me from staying there again, but just a detail that stood out to me.

    The Brown Hotel has beautiful architecture. The staff was fantastic and everyone was dedicated to delivering excellent customer service. Food in Lobby Bar & Grill was fantastic. Wait staff was fantastic. Rooms were very spacious and bed was very comfortable. We sleep on a high end Tempurpedic at home so finding a good bed at a hotel is hard. We've stayed at other high end hotels in Louisville, but we will hands down come back to The Brown Hotel for the level service, value of the room and location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wonderful hotel, Louisville landmark, excellent dining!

    Stayed in December 2023

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