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About this property
Built in 1923, the Brown Hotel is located in downtown Louisville’s Theater District. It features a concierge staff, two restaurants, and a free airport shuttle. KFC Yum! Center is less than 1 mile away. The Brown Gift Shop and Gallery offers sundries, special gifts, and artwork by local artisans. A business center is available for guests to use. J. Graham’s Café serves casual dishes for breakfast and lunch. The Lobby Bar, offering drinks and light dishes, is also open in the evenings. Rooms at the Brown Hotel are furnished with a work desk. Free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs are found in all rooms. The Brown Hotel is a 3-minute walk away from Louisville Palace Theater. Churchill Downs is an 11-minute drive away. The Louisville International Airport is 10 minutes away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Fitness center
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Charles
United States
“Grand old hotel. Beautiful Public spaces, with a time-worn, slightly frayed-around-the-edges look, rooms are classic federal style, but appear dated. Brunch - a big hit. Want to get the best bang for your buck, better come hungry. Pastries...” - Michael
United States
“Excellent hotel, we have been there to eat before but hadn't stayed. Next time we go to Louisville we'll be back.” - Kimberly
United States
“The Brown Hotel is such a beautiful historic icon. The staff is friendly and provides excellent service. Our room was clean and comfortable. The Brown Rose wine was fabulous! .” - Donna
United States
“Beautiful hotel...Staff is very friendly and helpful.” - Rolando
United States
“The hotel was beautiful great location had the best night sleep ever in a hotel the bread pudding was awesome staff was friendly and helpful” - Brad
United States
“It is a nice hotel. I had the hot Brown and it was excellent. Fast elevators, friendly staff, good location close to most stuff.” - Steven
United States
“Staff is fantastic, room was spacious, clean, and stylish. Gift shop was awesome and Melissa (I think) was the nicest human being!!” - Mrs
United States
“The associates were friendly, accommodating, helpful, knowledgeable, polite, and courteous. We will be back. The room, bath, and furniture were good.” - Evette
United States
“The historical atmosphere of The Brown creates a warm, welcoming environment. My room was available early and it was beautiful. I fell in love with the bathroom. The staff was incredible, from Bianca in J, Graham to the hostess in The Lobby Bar....” - Roy
United States
“The ambience of the Hotel the staff, the food in the restaurant was tremendous, and the drinks at the bar were very good”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- J. Graham's Cafe
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Lobby Bar
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Upon check-in, photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.