- 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 are 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.
- The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- This hotel provides transfers from the airport. To make arrangements, contact the property with arrival details on arrival, using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
- 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.
The Brown Hotel
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Recent guest reviews
Terrible comfort. Mattresses are terrible. Do not book here
Everyone was friendly and their club room is an excellent addition. Room was nice and clean and lobby looked fancy.
Nice to see a classic and historical hotel so well-maintained and operated
First day was great! Second day, didn’t receive towel for floor. Four towels taken/ only replace two when asked for four. Ice bucket not cleaned and water remained in it when we returned. Needed new batteries for remote.
Beautiful hotel, great staff and perfect location. Only complaint is that the bed was very uncomfortable.
The hotel was very elegant. We received a complimentary upgrade to a very nice room with windows on two sides of the room. The upgrade included a complimentary breakfast and happy hour wine/beer. The room was spacious with two double beds, a couch, chairs and tables. There was plenty of room to move about in the room. The location was excellent - only several blocks from "Fourth Street - Live", an area of Louisville with lots of restaurants and bars and plenty of nightlife.
Long weekend on the Bourbon Trail. The Hotel is in the best place downtown and very nice hotel staff. Great bar and fast elevators.
Great staff, fun lobby bar, historic rooms and decor. Bed was a bit soft but the Luxury room was large and had a nice layout.
Check-in staff not very friendly. Restaurant expensive. Nice rooms. Good location next to auditorium.
Fast room service, very clean rooms, quiet, great restaurants and food inside the hotel. Very promt valet service.
It was a very good evening I was there for only one night but the family enjoy not just the hotel but also the city.
This beautiful old hotel has been updated to modern day standards but has maintained its amazing charm and architectural beauty. The bar area, complete with pianist, was a highlight for us. Just to sit, listening to the music, gazing at beautiful surroundings, be attended to by the attentive staff, you can easily believe you are back in the 30's, 40's, 50's....... Wonderful experience! We will definitely return. Walking distance to several excellent restaurants and the Kentucky Center.
We were just passing through Louisville on our way to Chicago. Next time we will stay longer! We had friends join us for dinner at the lounge restaurant. (Their favorite!) The staff were cheerful, knowledgable and very service oriented. We will recommend your lovely hotel to our friends.
Probably one of the best experiences that I have had. The entire staff was very professional and friendly. The English Grill at the hotel was excellent. The food was ample and the service was exceptional. Would highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting the Louisville area.
I didn't find the hotel that outstanding. It was nice, but just nice. The rooms were good size and the food was the star of the establishment. At the price paid, one would expect complimentary bottled water and/or minibar. Nice to stay at...once
Besides eating famous items like Hot Brown and Derby Pie, our stay was a nice voyage to another time, that we would take again.
The Brown is a beautiful hotel with well trained and professional staff members willing to assist you at any time. The room and bathroom were very clean and large, but the bed had a plastic mattress cover under the fitted sheet which made for an uncomfortable nights sleep (lots of plastic crunching when switching positions, the plastic made the bed hot, etc.) the pillows on the bed were very small and not very supportive, which also did not aid in the overall comfort of the bed. We will most likely stay here again, but will address the issues regarding the bed at check in.
The hotel was built in the early 1920's so construction standards were not what they are today, but still beautifully decorated and very ornate. Noise from other rooms and from the outside is more noticeable. We used an App on our IPad to make white-noise so as to cancel out most of the noise. The bathroom was small; low water pressure in the shower. We did enjoy our stay there.
Nice Staff. Polite and old school. Upgraded to club floor. Like many old hotels, the lobby is much grander than the rooms. Amenities: no minifridge. Can't really walk out at night. Very downtown. I probably wouldn't stay there alone in the future. I think I personally would like a few more amenities.
This was a great getaway. When there is a concert at the Palace, the Brown is the only place to stay. Excellent service and we were even upgraded due to our status with our booking agent. The Brown is the best.
Hotel highlights
- Close to Muhammad Ali Center and KFC Yum Center
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Free airport shuttle
Located in Old Louisville, The Brown Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Muhammad Ali Center and KFC Yum Center. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 293 rooms and conveniences like a 24-hour fitness center, free in-room WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Located centrally in Louisville, it's also close to Churchill Downs and Riverfront Plaza Belvedere.
Dining
Have a drink at the bar or enjoy onsite dining at one of 3 restaurants like J.Grahams Cafe, which specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with 24-hour room service, or get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/café. For your convenience, a full breakfast is served each morning for a fee.
Rooms
All 293 air-conditioned rooms provide refrigerators, coffee makers, and phones. 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. Other standard amenities include ironing boards and desks.
Property features
At The Brown Hotel, guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center, free WiFi in public areas, and 9 meeting rooms. Parking is USD 20 per night (USD 24 per night for valet parking)—but if you prefer not to drive, catch a ride in the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and free newspapers.
Guest reviews for The Brown Hotel
terrible
Everyone
Terrible comfort. Mattresses are terrible. Do not book here
Everyone
Everyone was friendly and their club room is an excellent addition. Room was nice and clean and lobby looked fancy.
Everyone
Nice to see a classic and historical hotel so well-maintained and operated
great downtown location.
Everyone
First day was great! Second day, didn’t receive towel for floor. Four towels taken/ only replace two when asked for four. Ice bucket not cleaned and water remained in it when we returned. Needed new batteries for remote.
beautiful historical hotel
Everyone
Beautiful hotel, great staff and perfect location. Only complaint is that the bed was very uncomfortable.
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Everyone
The hotel was very elegant. We received a complimentary upgrade to a very nice room with windows on two sides of the room. The upgrade included a complimentary breakfast and happy hour wine/beer. The room was spacious with two double beds, a couch, chairs and tables. There was plenty of room to move about in the room. The location was excellent - only several blocks from "Fourth Street - Live", an area of Louisville with lots of restaurants and bars and plenty of nightlife.
Review comment
Brad responded on Sep 14, 2017
Dear Greg, Happy to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed our club lounge, along with our excellent location downtown. Hope to have you back with us again. Regards, Brad Walker Vice President & General Manager
Everyone
Long weekend on the Bourbon Trail. The Hotel is in the best place downtown and very nice hotel staff. Great bar and fast elevators.
Review comment
Brad responded on Aug 11, 2017
Dear Guest, Many thanks for staying with us at the Brown. We look forward to having you back with us again. Regards, Brad Walker Vice President & General Manager
historic hotel in downtown louisville
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Great staff, fun lobby bar, historic rooms and decor. Bed was a bit soft but the Luxury room was large and had a nice layout.
Review comment
Brad Walker responded on Jul 16, 2017
Dear Mark, Pleased to know that you enjoyed our "great" staff and room decor. We do have a choice of beds and can reserve a firm one on your next visit. Hope to have you back with us again soon. Regards, Brad Walker Vice President & General Manager
Everyone
Check-in staff not very friendly. Restaurant expensive. Nice rooms. Good location next to auditorium.
nicest hotel in louisville kentucky
Everyone
Fast room service, very clean rooms, quiet, great restaurants and food inside the hotel. Very promt valet service.
Dear Kimberly, Thank you for the nice comments on our great location and staff. When your travels next bring you to Louisville, please reserve our other mattress type...we have both soft and firm. We look forward to having you back with us again soon. Regards, Brad Walker Vice President & General Manager