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Lovely getaway
This will be our destination when ever we need a weekend getaway!
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Mother's Day Gift
- May 14, 2012
Clean hotel with a great location
Perfect downtown location. Everything clean and no issues.
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BobWo
- Apr 28, 2012
4-star hotel is an undisputed winner in heart of thoroughbred country
Galt House, the largest hotel in Kentucky, is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Louisville. The city's only waterfront hotel recently completed a $60-million renovation of its nearly 1,300 guest rooms and suites. Upgraded amenities include a modern rooftop fitness center, full-service business center, seven outstanding restaurants and lounges, spa services, extensive meeting and event facilities, and valet parking.
Highlights
- Rooftop restaurant and lounge offering breathtaking panoramic views
- 53 meeting rooms, two ballrooms, and an exhibit hall for business functions
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access
- Outdoor pool
Rooms
Guests can choose from five types of spacious rooms and suites, including executive suites, waterfront balcony, two-bedroom waterfront suites, deluxe guest rooms, and extended-stay apartments. Many rooms feature balconies and spectacular waterfront or city views. Amenities include exquisite decor and furnishings, luxurious king or queen beds with high-quality linens, free Internet service, cable television with premium channels, and deluxe bath products.
Features
Guests enjoy a choice of seven restaurants and lounges. The rooftop RIVUE Restaurant and Lounge features expansive views of downtown and the waterfront and was voted one of Louisville's best restaurants. Café Magnolia offers casual dining for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
At Al J's at the Conservatory, guests can enjoy a meal or beverage at the 30-foot aquarium bar, offering sweeping views of downtown and the waterfront. Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar and Lounge offers a place to relax and unwind while choosing from over 150 Kentucky bourbons. It was named one of Whisky Magazine's Best Bourbon Bars in the World.
The Club 360 Fitness Center is located on the hotel's rooftop, providing spectacular views. Guests enjoy the view while working out on high-tech, low-impact cardiovascular machines with individual LCD televisions, as well as a large selection of free weights.
The Galt House is connected to the Kentucky International Convention Center via a covered and climate-controlled skywalk. The hotel is also within walking distance to Fourth Street Live, Louisville Slugger Museum, and Muhammad Ali Center.
Transportation
- Louisville International Airport (8 mi/12.9 km)
Business
- In-room work area
- Free Internet access
- Business center
- 124,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including 53 meeting rooms
- Two ballrooms and a dedicated exhibit hall
Nearby attractions
- Antique Mall (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
- Louisville Ballet (6 mi/9.7 km)
- Churchill Downs (10 mi/16.1 km)
Galt House Hotel Rooms
- East Suite
- The room offers 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds internet access, flat screen TV's with cable/HDTV, air conditioning, climate control, voice mail, coffee/tea maker, wake-up calls, housekeeping daily, turndown service (on request), complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, windows, clock radio, desk, electronic/magnetic keys, state of the art wifi. Non-smoking
- Deluxe Rivue Tower Room
- The room offers 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds internet access, flat screen TV with cable HDTV, air conditioning, climate control, voice mail, coffee/tea maker, wake-up calls, housekeeping daily, turndown service (on request), complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, windows, clock radio, desk, electronic/magnetic keys, state of the art wifi. Non-Smoking
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Louisville, KY
- Nearby airports
- Louisville International Airport (SDF):
- Area description
- The Hotel is located 8.5 miles from Louisville International Airport and the approximate driving time is 10 minutes.
Amenities
- Airport Shuttle
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Gift Shop
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Spa services
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Galt House - Louisville's only downtown waterfront hotel, has more meeting space and separate meeting rooms than any other hotel in Kentucky. Choose from over 50 rooms, which can accommodate from 10 to 3,800 attendees. 120,000 square feet of total meeting space 46 meeting rooms with seating for 10 to 3,800 people.
Dining
- RIVUE
- RIVUE is literally the height of fine dining at the Galt House and in the city of Louisville. Situated elegantly on the 25th floor, this revolving restaurant is truly spectacular. Specializing in hearty steaks, veal and seafood, meals in RIVUE are served with traditional Southern hospitality with a breathtaking view of the waterfront. Our Sunday brunch is well-known by the locals and is a Louisville tradition you won't want to miss. Join us Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
- Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar
- Kick back and enjoy a specialty drink in the old-world setting of the Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar. It's a great place to catch up on the day's events or to watch the game on a big-screen TV. It's the perfect gathering place after a day of meetings or shopping. Lunch is served daily.
- Al J's and Thelma's
- The Conservatory, which spans Fourth Street and links the hotel's East and West Towers, is now complete. This impressive glass-domed structure is a unique and sociable meeting place. Here, you can relax and enjoy a fresh-brewed Starbucks coffee from Thelma's- open 24 hours--- Or cozy up to your favorite libation at Al J's, with its giant tropical fish aquarium bar. Modeled after the Crystal Palace in London, the Conservatory will be decorated with tropical plants and contain an aviary with exotic and colorful songbirds.
- Cafe Magnolia
- Enjoy a home-cooked breakfast, lunch or dinner in a casual, laid-back setting. For quick, friendly service and hours that fit everone's schedule, head for the Caf Magnolia on the second floor. Open daily from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. Breakfast buffet served daily from 6:00am-11:00am.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (131)
Ratings and reviews for Galt House Hotel
- All travelers (131) 4.1 / 5
- Business (32) 3.8 / 5
- Couples (42) 4.1 / 5
- Families (32) 4.2 / 5
- Friends (17) 4.4 / 5
- Singles (7) 4.7 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 4
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Would recommend
Mother's Day Gift
Lovely getaway
This will be our destination when ever we need a weekend getaway!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
gretchstars
Pros and Cons
Pros - Great location! Huge Room Tons of rooms Mini Fridge in Room Several closets in room Cons - Rooms smelled like mildew & smoke Bathroom fans way too loud and stay on with lights Toilet flush way too loud Got 2 twin beds vs. 1 large bed for a couple
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
BobWo
Clean hotel with a great location
Perfect downtown location. Everything clean and no issues.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
PaulL
Wet carpeting
It was great except for the wet carpeting looks like it was just cleaned an was still wet.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Thunder Over Louisville
Beautiful place, friendly staff, very pricey for a suite for 2 nights. The air show & fireworks were great, but we stood out in the cold to see them. Could have walked from any hotel downtown to see them. They were FREE! Also, no free WI-FI, we paid almost $600.00 for 2 nights and no FREE wi-fi. Wi-fi is FREE at McDonalds! How cheap!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
liznet
Perfect for fireworks
The suites are bigger than my house! Restaurant was convenient and well-priced--and the food was tasty. Had a great time!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
18th Wedding Anniversary
Elevators broken, walked up 12 flights of stairs with luggage in tow.
Check-in was easy and fast. The problem started when my husband and I waited 30 minutes for the elevator. Having dinner reservations at 6:00, we decided to take the stairs. Our room was on the 12th floor. We walked up 12 flights of stairs with luggage in tow. By the time we got to our room the time was 6:05. We missed our dinner reservations. We asked for a king bed, we were given two queens. I assumed we had a king bed at check-in because the person at the front desk didn't say any differently. Leaving the hotel to find some where to eat since we missed our dinner reservations, we waited yet another 30 mins for an elevator and then took the steps down 12 flights of stairs. Did I mention that we were celebrating our 18th Wedding Anniversary. The next morning while taking a cold shower, there were three large globs of long, blond hair matted to the walls in the shower. Enough already!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Dining tip:
In Hotel
The Rivue Restaurant - Service is impeccable and food it upscale and delicious.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Slevan
Nice place to stay
Great view of water. Everything I expected. Staff very friendly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ACkr
Great time
Hotel was great. Busy weekend there. Would go again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
flosie0901
Bourbon Trail Retreat
Our only issue was being put on group sales floor.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Eat at Jack Fry's if you're in Louisville, it's amazing.
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