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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with 3 restaurants and bars

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside tables, and a bench, plus a desk and flat-screen TV.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating, and a geometric floor design.
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of our hotel lobby, featuring a central bar area with a geometric patterned countertop and multiple screens displaying a variety of content.
Relax in style amidst a spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a unique staircase.
Derby City Gaming Hotel features a striking glass and brick facade with a central entrance and beautifully manicured grounds.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Champagne service
  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(100 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Champagne service
  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213

What's nearby

  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Louisville Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • University of Louisville - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Derby City Gaming - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hometown Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 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), a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and concierge services
  • 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, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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

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

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).

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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1066 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1320 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a lot to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location/well maintained/friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, cleanest rooms in Louisville Kentucky and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was nice and clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, beautifully decorated and very fun atmosphere. Very nice staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Bartenders and waitstaff were excellent at Olivers. Will stay again and recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, spacious and well equipped. Can’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Very nice casino beside the horse track, rooms were large and very clean, easy free parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good slots
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star service. Great customer service. Quality of room was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and spacious rooms. Great view of exercise track to watch the horses.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickaila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel/grounds. My husband & I stayed here for our honeymoon and we loved the several dining options within the hotel. Use of room key in elevator to get to your floor only is an added safety feature.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The housekeepers need a raise. This is the CLEANEST place we’ve stayed in all the states we’ve visited. Comfortable, clean, safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From arrival to departure, superior cleanliness and service. EVERYONE was pleasant and extremely helpful. The room was spotless and the most compfortable matress my wife and i have slept on in any hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the low rooms rates.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great people excellent restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean. 5 star. Will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just wish parking for guests only was available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025