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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Brown Hotel
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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Noel
United Kingdom“Amazing quirky property. Curtis & Amy @ reception could not have been more helpful and attentive. Lab the shuttle bus driver was superb guiding us around the town ( yes the shuttle service is amazing) . The room was very comfortable and breakfast...” - Carl United Kingdom“Large and comfortable rooms. Great restaurant and bar - breakfast was really good.”
- Janine
Australia“A magnificent historic hotel in Downtown Louisiana. From the hotel shuttle driver who provided interesting commentary on the way from the airport, to check in and restaurant staff I could not fault the Brown Hotel. Friendly and excellent service.” - Ashley Australia“Absolutely loved our stay The service was second to none Staff were exceptional Will definitely be back”
- Hubert
France“I came a few times and enjoy the history, the kindness of the personnel, the comfort and the ambiance.” - Patrick United Kingdom“Absolutely top class! Great atmosphere and attentive staff”
- Stefan
Switzerland“Beautiful classical hotel from 1923 with lot of charm and atmosphere. Very kind and helpful personnel. Good location.” 
Vince
Canada“Location was prime,parking was easy,hotel was elegant with a very skilled staff.”- Sarah United Kingdom“The hotel was lovely it was like going back in time .”
- Geoffrey United Kingdom“The Brown is old and is probably in need of a refit in certain areas. Staff make this hotel. Car Valets work their "tails" off and Chris and Rob are "Top Boys" in the restaurant. But the Star of the show is the chef. Get a Steak cooked by...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- J. Graham's Cafe
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Lobby Bar
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
