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The Brown Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a restaurant, near KFC Yum Center
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40202
  • Place, Louisville Palace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fourth Street Live!
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentucky International Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬
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Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Louisville

Located in Downtown Louisville within a short walk of Kentucky International Convention Center, The Brown Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as KFC Yum Center. This 293-room, 4.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Louisville Palace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fourth Street Live! - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • KFC Yum Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Louisville Slugger Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Hotel Lobby Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seelbach Hotel Concierge Lounge - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Brown Hotel

Luxury hotel with a restaurant, near KFC Yum Center
The Brown Hotel features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Parking is USD 30 per night (USD 36 per night for valet parking)—but if you prefer not to drive, catch a ride in the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 36 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • J.Grahams Cafe
  • Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym
  • Piano
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 33,422 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 16 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

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 full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 40 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 36 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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

Brown Hotel
Brown Hotel Louisville
Brown Louisville
Hotel Brown
The Brown Hotel Hotel
The Brown Hotel Louisville
The Brown Hotel Hotel Louisville

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Brown Hotel?

The Brown Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around The Brown Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Louisville, just steps from Louisville Palace, and within a 10-minute walk of Fourth Street Live! and Ohio River Valley. You'll also find KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Brown Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 36 per night with in/out privileges.

Does The Brown Hotel include a casino?

No, The Brown Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Brown Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Brown Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hotel include Egyptian cotton sheets, a turndown service, and bathrobes.

Does The Brown Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does The Brown Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Brown Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at J.Grahams Cafe.

Does The Brown Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Brown Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Brown Hotel?

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

What is the closest airport to The Brown Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Brown Hotel is Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF), which is 5 mi away (8 minutes by car). Another top airport is Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field), which is located 11.2 mi away (15-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Brown Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Brown Hotel.

Does The Brown Hotel have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Brown Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Brown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 886 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1177 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Monica

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fine but room the "luxury" room was not good at all
Stains on everything. Rooms do not look like pictures.
Not clean and run down
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay, will do again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaci

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well appointed room, great bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with lots of history; clean rooms; Nice lounge and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valet parking was odd. My car was left out front for our entire stay. No reason was given for it not being moved.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous hotel, friendly staff, amazing bartenders and lots of history.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay!

Beautiful room, hotel is old but clean and upkeep immaculate. Dinner was amazing! Really great chef! Super quiet, saw a candlelight orchestra in the ballroom and everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Lake Oswego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional old quality hotel design with lots of history. Excellent staff. Access to popular downtown areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Spotty area around the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranjan, Panama City Beach

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old hotel with modern upgrades. Nice environment, piano player in bar/restaurant area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Lexington

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Lina, San Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashraf

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

LAWRENCE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Came highly recommended, but did not fulfill expectations, notwithstanding appealing rate. While the hotel is a stately destination, it's current condition is tired, and borderline dilapidated. Frint desk at check-in- excellent; but night and morning team inattentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaDon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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