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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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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property features three restaurants and a coffee shop for travelers. Guests enjoy the attentive multilingual staff, convenient elevator access, free self-parking, and reliable WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 1.3 miles
  • Louisville Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Churchill Downs - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • KFC Yum Center - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪City Barbeque - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oliver’s Chop House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 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 smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • 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

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?

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. 1356 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1667 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

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and front desk staff very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calsey Annmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome & so was staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, spacious, and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Had an Amazing time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport. Large room. Accommodating staff. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Clean , large room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortavle and the hotelbstaff was extremely nice and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and staff were so friendly! We will definitely go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel. The room we had was very clean, spacious, and good natural lighting. The staff especially at the reception area were all very approachable and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andre E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean large rooms. Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and very nice! Just an FYI if it's the weekend and a DJ or Band is playing do not stay in the first or second floor!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food option for lunch was great. Room was nice. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, clean, spacious and lighting was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, clean place and comfy rooms all around great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again. It’s clean and the benefits they offered were great. The casino was fun. The hotel room was very clean and a seemed new.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew j

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Large room and walk in shower was especially nice. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and new. The staff was welcoming. Loved the amenities and waking up to seeing horses being conditioned out on the practice track!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in town for a work expo, didn't check out the casino but the hotel was great. Clean, nice front desk staff, close to expo, quick ubers. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful. Room was modern and clean. The whole hotel was beautifully designed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Decorated very nice!!! Large and very luxurious. The casino was fun!!! The food very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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