Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with 3 restaurants and bars
VIP Access

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3 bars/lounges
Casino
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213
  • Place, Louisville Mega Cavern
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisville Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for Rewards members

Room options

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(119 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 950 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 950 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Louisville

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property places you within a few miles (5 km) of Kentucky Exposition Center and Louisville Zoo. This 123-room, 4-star hotel has 3 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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
  • ‪Oliver’s Chop House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Koreana Restaurant III - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Adults-only hotel with 3 restaurants and bars
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property features free WiFi in public areas and an ATM. A stay here includes free parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and concierge services.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 55-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Coffee makers, free long-distance calls, and free local calls are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 21 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person

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, 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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. 
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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 free cancellation available at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Guests enjoy the hotel's location in Louisville based on their ratings, and it's close to Louisville Mega Cavern, Kentucky Kingdom, and Churchill Downs. You'll also find Louisville Zoo and Freedom Hall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property feature a casino?

No, Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

This adults-only hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as 3 bars and 3 restaurants.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property has 3 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekend mornings for a surcharge.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property .

Are there connecting rooms at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

The closest major airport to Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property is Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF), which is 3.5 mi away (8 minutes by car). Another top airport is Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field), which is located 5.2 mi away (12-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

No, at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property , there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1429 out of 1754 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1754 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1754 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1754 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1754 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people that work at this hotel couldn’t be kinder . It made me want to move here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel room I’ve been in for a long time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

siddhanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, large casino.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjean

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Arrived very late after long day of travel. Check in was fine, but returned later to request additional towels. I’ll spare the fine details but had to go behind the counter area to retrieve towels as no one was attending the desk at that time. Only to be confronted, treated with the most extreme rudeness and hostility by the attendant as she returned. This person scolded me to stay there until she called security to make sure “nothing else was missing” while she went to rewind cameras- as she could see the towels in my hands. When I realized how she was escalating this situation, I was forced to have a long discussion with resort secuiry. Literally I have never been treated so poorly by a hotel employee in all my years of travel. Of note- no signs barring guests from entering that open area were posted, not to mention it was almost 1:00 am and I was trying to eliminate the need for someone to deliver the towels to my room at that hour, which I tried to explain between her combative and argumentative comments. Spoke with manager, Gabe, the following morning and he helped make things a little better for me and handled this professionally. Due to his help, I won’t publish the associated name here: under no circumstances should a guest be made to feel that way regardless of the situation. Professionalism should be a baseline expectation. Suite was nice but the bedroom is not private - large open doorways lead into sitting area and microwave is only available in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keishia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I gave
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marion

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is awesome. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was very pleasant, everyone so nice. The place was so clean and even smelled clean. Hallways were wide and well lit. Room was perfect. Will definitely stay here every time i come to Louisville.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen, Winamac

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andre E, Boerne

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Lexington

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Value. Rooms were nice, great bar/restaurant on site, excellent TV and remote. Has lighted dial and sleep function. All i needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025