Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

Property class: 3.5
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A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Cottonwood Airport & Expo.'
A modern restaurant with a long counter, booths, and high ceilings with recessed lighting.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
A bar area with a long counter and multiple bar stools.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4110 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, 40216
  • Place, Churchill Downs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, KFC Yum Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Louisville

Located in Shively within a mile (2 km) of Ohio River Valley, Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville is within 2 miles (3 km) of Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. This 171-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Churchill Downs - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • KFC Yum Center - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Franco's Restaurant & Catering - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

At Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available on request). The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a conference center, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM available on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 0

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6,400 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Null
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1971
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (80 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Prepaid credit cards are not accepted.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

This hotel is situated in Shively within a short 17-minute walk of Ohio River Valley. You'll also find Churchill Downs and Iroquois Park within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville on Dec 7, 2026 start from $88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Does Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville feature a casino at the property?

No, Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

Is Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an indoor pool plus some guestrooms include a city view and a hydromassage showerhead.

Does Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville serves free continental breakfast at 0 each morning.

Does Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville for a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night.

Does Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

The closest major airport to Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville is Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF), which is 4.7 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville.

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They had accommodating party rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean room, easy parking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic customer service and the breakfast at the hotel was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great from the time we checked in to checking out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great everyone friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleaner and nicer hotels and had a great price for a week night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome and very helpful and welcoming!! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing is great and staff is amazing high recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful And it was peaceful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was perfect. the rooms were clean, and the pool was a nice size. Our family really enjoyed spending time in the pool. Overall, we had a pleasant stay and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here a few times. It’s very clean and the staff are really friendly and helpful. Comfy beds and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly all around will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the Kentucky Sports Expo Center
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff, perfect atmosphere. Pool was beyond refreshing and the breakfast was well cooked and not overcrowded. Parking was plentiful and everything around was so easily accessible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, great variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amazing hot breakfast, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was exceptional. The special instructions placed on my reservations were followed as listed. Room and facilities were clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super welcoming and my room was very comfy!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay for my god daughters graduation GREAT gym too !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Good location for overnight stop. Decent breakfast. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it there, bed was comfortable to sleep in. Bathroom was nice and clean. staff were so friendly too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast has a wide variety of foods and the beds were clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026