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The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

4 stars
500 Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202-2518
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5 24 reviews
In town for Cards Game

Very pleasant experience. They gave us breakfast vouchers which significantly increased the value... See full review

  • Louisville Cards Fan
  • Dec 31, 2011
great stay

This was a great hotel, although I would have liked a bathtub instead of just a shower. See full review

  • CYPaper
  • Dec 5, 2011
Historic hotel where Gilded-Age luxury combines with contemporary comfort

Guests experience Gilded-Age opulence in modern-day surroundings at The Seelbach Hilton. This AAA Four-Diamond-rated luxury property in downtown Louisville is considered one of Kentucky's premier luxury hotels. Built in 1905, the hotel appears on the National Register of Historical Places. A recent $12-million renovation added contemporary amenities, such as updated guest rooms featuring high-definition televisions and high-speed Internet access. The Seelbach is also home to the Oakroom, Kentucky's first and only AAA Five-Diamond restaurant.

Highlights
  • The Oakroom, Kentucky's first and only AAA Five-Diamond restaurant
  • Renovated fitness center with state-of-the-art Precor exercise equipment
  • 32,000 square feet of meeting space
  • Grand Ballroom with 4,900 square feet of space
Rooms

Recently renovated rooms and suites include sumptuous beds and furniture, updated lighting and carpeting, classic wall treatments, 37-inch high-definition televisions, and Internet access (fees apply). Guests choose from one king, one queen, or two double beds. All rooms feature an iron with ironing board and luxurious bathrooms with a hairdryer and spa-quality bath products.

Features

In 1903, brothers Otto and Louis Seelbach began construction on a new hotel, creating a turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts Baroque showpiece. Sparing no expense, they imported marbles from around the world, bronze from France, hardwoods from the West Indies and Europe, linens from Ireland, and valuable Turkish and Persian rugs. Unique opulence remains a Seelbach signature.

 

Featured in The Great Gatsby as the setting for Tom and Daisy Buchanan's wedding, The Grand Ballroom's 4,900 square feet of space offer an ideal venue for catered events and receptions.

 

The fitness center was recently expanded and all of the workstations have been replaced with state-of-the-art equipment by Precor®.

Dining

For meals, the AAA Five-Diamond Oakroom welcomes guests to enjoy a special culinary experience, where exquisite dishes combine local Kentucky produce with international ingredients. The Oakroom also maintains the largest wine cellar in the region.

 

Otto's Café features Southern cooking with an innovative twist. Open for breakfast and lunch, this 1920's-style café uses Kentucky-grown ingredients to create new taste combinations. The Old Seelbach Bar features an expansive bourbon collection. Room service is also available.

Transportation
  • Louisville International Airport (7.8 mi/12.6 km)
Nearby attractions
  • Louisville Slugger Museum (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Speed Art Museum (2.3 mi/3.7 km)
  • Churchill Downs (3.9 mi/6.3 km)
Business
  • In-room work areas
  • High-speed Internet access throughout the hotel
  • Business center equipped with high-speed Internet, PCs, printer, fax, and copier
  • 32,000 square feet of flexible meeting space

Hotel Map

500 Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202-2518

Nearby airports
Louisville Intl Standiford Field Airport, (SDF), 7.00, NW, Mile; Bowman Field, (LOU), 10.00, W, Mile

Amenities

  • Business center
  • Conference Facilities
  • Exercise Gym
  • Fitness center
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Restaurant
onsite

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

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.

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Guest Reviews (24)

Ratings and reviews for The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

Overall score

4 / 5
About the scores
24 out of 24
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

75% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Louisville Cards Fan
Gainesville, FL, USA
Dec 31, 2011

In town for Cards Game

Very pleasant experience. They gave us breakfast vouchers which significantly increased the value of our stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

CYPaper
Nashville, TN, USA
Dec 5, 2011

great stay

This was a great hotel, although I would have liked a bathtub instead of just a shower.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

vfoley00
Bend, OR
Nov 16, 2011

Nice, but overpriced

The Sealbach is a great location and very cool hotel. The bar is super nice and the music was good. We did not get our original room request and settled for a junior suite that was just OK. No complimentar items, no newspaper, no fruit at the clerkstand, not even coffee or water in the lobby. For the price one would think a couple of perks would be in the works.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Alabama Traveller
Birmingham, AL, USA
Oct 11, 2011

Great weekend at a luxury hotel

Could not ask for a better location in downtown Louisville. The room was beautiful, the hotel was quiet, the staff was friendly, and the price was right. My only complaint would be the extroardinary price for the hotel parking deck ($26 a night). There is much cheaper and abundant parking just as close nearby.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

If booking well in advance, keep checking for sales on the room rates. Saved me quite a bit per night.

Review of The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

GTI
Nashville
Jun 13, 2011

Excellent experience

Great staff. Rooms were comfortable. Great value

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Crazy chemist
Durham NC
Jun 5, 2011

Excellent staff

Excellent stay for a weekend for a wedding. While parking is a little pricey, adding valet service allows quick access to your vehicle. Quiet rooms with personable staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

Reviewer score

3

Would not recommend

Busy Couple
Cincinnati, OH
Apr 18, 2011

Not quite what I expected

Hotel is in a great area -- right by 4th Street Live. The rooms were tiny, bed was uncomfortable and hallway noise was not buffered. Customer service was good.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Omer BAGCI
Business
Bursa, Turkey
Apr 13, 2011

Excellent

Excellent

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

Reviewer score

2

Would not recommend

The Traveler
Columbus, Ohio
Apr 11, 2011

Big hotel, No room

The hotel is nice on the inside and out along with the main lobby when you walk in, and the staff is very helpful. If you have an appreciation for historical places and its significance it is a great place to stay. However, if you're going their with more people than just your self, be prepared to cramped into small rooms and sleeping on top of each other. I went with a party of four including myself with two beds, and the rooms were so small both beds were literally touching the walls on the sides with about 2 feet between them. We asked for a bigger room and got one with just over a foot of space on each side of the bed. The bathrooms are even smaller, the toilet is almost inside the shower, the door getting into the bathroom is literally 3/4 the size of the a regular door if thats not enough to warn you. We were uncomfortable in the room, especially with everyones bags and no place to put anything. Honestly, I would recommend staying across the street at similar prices with bigger rooms. Lastly, there is no pool, hot tube, or work out facility, and the maid walked into our room while we were sleeping after just one knock.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
1
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Fourth Street Live is just a block a away, but so are other hotels.

Review of The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Psych
Nashville, TN
Apr 5, 2011

Perfect Location

Perfect location for a reasonable price. The hotel is weathered but the rooms were clean.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
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