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The Brown Hotel

4.5 star property
Discover Downtown Louisville's vibrant scene from this elegant hotel with attentive staff and thoughtful amenities, your perfect home base.

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The Brown Hotel in downtown Louisville offers a refined retreat after city adventures. Guests can browse on-site shops, grab coffee, or enjoy meals at J.Grahams Cafe. Free WiFi, dry cleaning, attentive staff, and a central location earn praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Louisville, a neighborhood in Louisville, The Brown Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Kentucky Kingdom and Louisville Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Churchill Downs or L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Louisville travel guide
Map
335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40202

What's nearby

  • Fourth Street Live!
    Fourth Street Live!
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY
    KFC Yum Center
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Louisville Slugger Museum
    Louisville Slugger Museum
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Louisville Palace
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kentucky International Convention Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • White Castle
    8 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    7 min walk
  • The Brown Hotel Lobby Bar
    1 min walk
  • The Old Seelbach Bar
    6 min walk

About this property

The Brown Hotel

Luxury historic hotel near Kentucky International Convention Center
KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are located near The Brown Hotel, which provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an art gallery on site, and shopping on site. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, J.Grahams Cafe, offers breakfast and lunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, free newspapers, and wedding services
  • A vending machine, ATM/banking services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 293 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 36 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • J.Grahams Cafe
  • Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym
  • Piano
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 33,422 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 16 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 40 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 36 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Brown Hotel
Brown Hotel Louisville
Brown Louisville
Hotel Brown
The Brown Hotel Hotel
The Brown Hotel Louisville
The Brown Hotel Hotel Louisville

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 30 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 36 per night.

What time is check-in at The Brown Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

What time is check-out at The Brown Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Does The Brown Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is The Brown Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Louisville, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Louisville Palace and Kentucky International Convention Center. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Brown Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 880 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1173 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pika

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Staff is amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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Clean room, GREAT location, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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Such a historic hotel! We loved our stay and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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Very beautiful facility and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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The room was very clean, staff were remarkable. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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Beautiful hotel and friendly staff! Room was large & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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Courteous staff, well-attended rooms, great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Alicia

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Staff and breakfast was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Room well appointed and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

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Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff, got us through an extended stay due to snowstorm. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

James

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Second time around for our anniversary. Room wasn’t as nice,but still comfortable. Restaurant bar and servers were great! I’m sure we’ll be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nida

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We had a very pleasant stay at the Brown. It is a beautiful building, the rooms are spacious and clean, and the staff are kind and helpful. We especially enjoyed the bar in the lobby area and the warm expertise of the bartenders (Kat, Jeremiah, Umut and James?). The cafe downstairs has excellent breakfast (the best omelette I've had in a hotel restaurant) though I liked their a la carte menu better than the buffet they serve on Sundays. We didn't want to drive anywhere during our stay so with its proximity to the main attractions of Downtown and to the Nulu area, this was the perfect spot for our first visit to Louisville. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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So much history, character in the building itself. It was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zacharias

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The room was very clean and staff was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Was one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in, and I travel a lot. Beautiful building, very nice rooms, and I think the nicest staff I've interacted with. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

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Beautiful hotel, the most welcoming staff I’ve seen in a long time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Everything about our stay was absolutely wonderful! Valet parking, check in, the room and staff exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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Very nice hotel and good location walkable to 4th street live
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

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Great staff and room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith Shaun

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Spotless. Staff was amazing! Thé history is palpable! Hotel is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

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Wonderful hotel with lots of history; clean rooms; Nice lounge and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous hotel, friendly staff, amazing bartenders and lots of history.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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Everyone was kind. The rooms were great. Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

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The staff was very attentive, great folks. The hotel and rooms were gorgeous. If you’re coming to Louisville, pass on the chain hotels and stay at The Brown, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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Our room was gorgeous and light-filled, with large windows on two sides - the nicest and brightest room we've ever had at this beautiful historic hotel. Our room was spotless and the amenities were lovely (I always appreciate a hotel that provides bathrobes and where the showers are modern). The staff was excellent - we got there at a busy time when the Louisville Ballet matinee had just gotten out, but they still took care of everyone and were attentive and kind. We had room service breakfast this morning, which was a treat, and Doug on the bell staff brought a luggage cart, loaded our bags into the car, and was chatty and charming. The Brown Hotel is such a quintessential Kentucky charm experience. We've stayed here before, and will again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026