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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Luxurious haven near the racetrack

Elegant horse racing motifs adorn this adults-only retreat overlooking Churchill Downs. Early risers can witness jockeys exercising thoroughbreds at sunrise from trackside rooms. Three restaurants and multiple bars offer upscale dining after exploring Louisville's attractions.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(131 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a TV, a desk, and a bed.

Suite, 1 King Bed

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  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a TV, a desk, and a bed.

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms | Living area | 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies

Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms

  • Park view
  • 204 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Louisville, Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property is near the airport. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium or Churchill Downs. Visit our Louisville travel guide
Map
4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213

What's nearby

  • Louisville Mega Cavern
    Louisville Mega Cavern
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Louisville Zoo
    Louisville Zoo
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kentucky Exposition Center
    Kentucky Exposition Center
    5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Churchill Downs
    Churchill Downs
    10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Kentucky Kingdom
    5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    6 min drive
  • Oliver’s Chop House
    10 min walk
  • Wendy's
    6 min drive
  • Waffle House
    5 min drive
  • City Barbeque
    7 min drive

About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Upscale hotel near Kentucky Exposition Center
A coffee shop/cafe, 3 bars, and 3 restaurants are just a few of the amenities provided at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property . Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Lil' Wagner's
  • Oliver's Chophouse
  • Railbirds Hot Chicken

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (38 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is an adults only property. Guests must be 21 years or older to be on property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property has a gaming floor onsite with 1,300 gaming machines.

We should mention

Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Derby City Gaming Hotel
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Louisville Zoo and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kentucky Exposition Center. Louisville Mega Cavern and Highland Festival Grounds are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1664 out of 2042 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 2042 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 2042 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 2042 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2042 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, great staff, excellent bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are not gamblers but love the location and restaurant was wonderful !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Derby City. The hotel rooms are large and the beds are comfortable. The rooms are updated and everything was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very ckean, bed comfortable, and was very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and amazing clean room. Really appreciated how friendly the casino staff was as well and the promotion’s available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was excellent! Everything was very clean and the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lourdina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and clean nice people 🙏❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice big rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kaming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room looked new and really spacious and clean. Location is close to the airport and downtown. Staff is very professional and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice hotel. Large clean rooms and bathroom. No pool, fitness room, or laundry- the only downside. Just a short drive to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel, rooms were large and comfortable. Stake house located at the casino floor was the best .
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe location, newer facility, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super lovely surprise stay due to weather. Beautiful and spacious rooms, overlooks a practice track, helpful staff, and dining on site at the casino.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was well worth it parking is an issue when the casino has member nights need to park far away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Derby City Gaming & Hotel met our expectations. We really enjoyed watching the horses on the practice track right outside of our hotel room window early each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! The room was spacious and very clean. The bed was comfortable with excellent pillows! We also went to the casino for a little while. It was clean and a lot of fun. We were just passing through on our way from Buffalo, NY to our son's home in Huntsville, Alabama. We are so happy to have discovered this fantastic place to break up our long drive. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always love how clean this hotel is! The casino is fun and the food is always delicious! This was the first time I booked a two queen room and the view did suck. Nothing but AC units to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel had super cute horse decor. Casino was clean and bar was open til 3 am. Free Coffee bar was clutch. Staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect and the staff was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place to stay. Very spacious, neat decor, snd secure rooms. Staff very nice and helpful. Down side were the lack of good food options. Food was not good, especially breakfast (which was not included with the cost of stay. Price for stay on a Friday was high.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026