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A modern restaurant with a long counter, booths, and high ceilings with recessed lighting.

A lobby with yellow patterned chairs, a reception desk, and a snack bar.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

1. Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

2.7 km from Expo Five

Batbayar

￥13,782

￥16,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A grand lobby with ornate columns, plush seating, and a chandelier.

A grand dining area with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and a bar area with a sign reading "Cigar Bar".

A grand lobby with ornate ceiling, large windows, and classic furniture.

A grand lobby with ornate ceiling and chandeliers, a large vase, and a seating area with multiple sofas and armchairs.

2. The Brown Hotel

Downtown Louisville, 5.2 km from Expo Five

Rachel

￥21,317

￥25,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A modern interior with large windows offering a city view, a circular light fixture, and leather seating.

A modern bar with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and cushioned bar stools.

A balcony with a view of a river, a bridge, and a cityscape.

A spacious room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a sofa, and a view of a bridge.

3. Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Downtown Louisville, 6.4 km from Expo Five

Jacob

￥25,294

￥29,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A bar area with multiple seating options and a large display of liquor bottles.

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, a patterned carpet, and a wooden ceiling design.

A modern dining area with a large wooden table and six chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a dining area in the background.

4. Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

7.4 km from Expo Five

Gary

￥15,395

￥18,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A modern, well-lit room with a large bed, a green sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern KFC building with large glass windows, a prominent sign, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a large rug, and a TV on the wall.

5. Stellar Suites

East Market District, 6.9 km from Expo Five

Brad

￥15,867

￥26,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern building with a restaurant on the ground floor, featuring large windows and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, a dining table with lamps, and a wooden floor.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a visible kitchen bar.

A modern bar area with glass partitions, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

6. Louisville Marriott Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 6 km from Expo Five

Lisa

￥27,418

￥32,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern interior with a fireplace, bookshelves, a green sofa, and leather chairs.

A multi-level interior with a staircase, bookshelves, and a prominent sign reading "THE GRADY".

A modern restaurant interior with a staircase, round tables, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a green armchair, and a view of the city through large windows.

7. The Grady

Downtown Louisville, 6.2 km from Expo Five

Garrett

￥29,919

￥35,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A classical gold statue in front of a multi-story building with large windows and a brick facade.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a table with a lamp, and shelves displaying books and decorative items.

A cozy room with a geometric-patterned ceiling, a sofa, and a chair.

8. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville

Downtown Louisville, 6.1 km from Expo Five

Candice

￥26,856

￥32,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple seating options, and a large screen.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a floor lamp. Large windows offer a view of a cityscape and a building with glass windows.

A spacious indoor area with a large dining table, multiple chairs, a fireplace, and a kitchen area with a bar.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

9. Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

Downtown Louisville, 6.4 km from Expo Five

Hallie

￥16,627

￥19,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An indoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by potted plants and hanging lights.

A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a modern glass building adjacent to it.

A modern living room with a leather sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the city skyline through large windows.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a green building facade, and a row of plants along the wall.

10. Hotel Distil, Autograph Collection

Downtown Louisville, 6.5 km from Expo Five

Jasmine

￥36,189

￥42,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A historic building with a grand entrance, steps leading up to the door, and a sign indicating it is a bed and breakfast.

A living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a staircase, and a chandelier.

An outdoor patio with red furniture, including a table and chairs, and two red umbrellas providing shade.

A room with a red velvet sofa, a blue armchair, and a small round table with books.

11. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 3.8 km from Expo Five

Casey

￥22,551

￥26,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A bar area with a neon 'CHECK IN' sign, a variety of liquor bottles, and a modern seating arrangement.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a city view.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Marriott' sign, large windows, and a brick facade.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a black leather sofa, and a patterned rug.

12. Moxy Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 6.5 km from Expo Five

Nina

￥16,662

￥19,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the city skyline at sunset.

A modern hotel lobby with a brick wall, grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large TV screen displaying "TEMPO by Hilton".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern restaurant with high tables and booths, wooden ceiling panels, and framed pictures on the walls.

13. Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

Phoenix Hill, 6.7 km from Expo Five

Maria

￥16,290

￥19,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A room with a checkered floor, leather armchairs, a sofa, and a small table with a glass. There are windows with arched tops and a view of buildings outside.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A yellow coffee shop counter with a menu board above, displaying various coffee and food items.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, two stools, a chandelier, and a mirror.

14. Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt

East Market District, 6.8 km from Expo Five

Rebekah

￥21,435

￥25,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, seating, and a central bar stocked with bottles.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of round and rectangular tables.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern interior with a central seating area, a television screen, and a wooden partition with various items displayed.

15. AC Hotel Louisville Downtown

East Market District, 6.8 km from Expo Five

David

￥19,313

￥22,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a seating arrangement.

An indoor swimming pool with clear markings, a wooden deck, and a view of the outside.

A modern bar area with a large flat-screen TV, wooden bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple floors.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

17.7 km from Expo Five

Courtney

￥17,005

￥18,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, and seating areas with tables and chairs.

A modern building entrance with a glass facade, wooden ceiling, and illuminated fixtures.

A modern interior with a fireplace, bookshelves, and seating areas.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, including sofas and chairs, and a bar area with a television screen.

17. Omni Louisville Hotel

Downtown Louisville, 5.9 km from Expo Five

Kara

￥31,629

￥37,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A spacious living area with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden reception desk.

A modern kitchen with wooden counters, a coffee machine, and a display of baked goods.

A spacious office with a grey sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a dark rug.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a kitchen area with a sink and a dishwasher, and a patterned rug.

18. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 3.3 km from Expo Five

Marla

￥17,463

￥22,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A brick building with arched windows and a sign reading "The Bellwether."

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a window with curtains, and a chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and pendant lighting.

19. The Bellwether Hotel

Tyler Park, 7.2 km from Expo Five

David

￥18,976

￥22,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern restaurant with long communal tables, striped booths, and pendant lighting.

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the Hilton Garden Inn sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifebuoy, and a pool ladder.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews

St. Matthews, 14.8 km from Expo Five

Chris

￥16,950

￥19,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Expo Five

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
The Brown Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,294 reviews	View
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham	9.0 Wonderful 4,247 reviews	View
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)	9.4 Exceptional 2,475 reviews	View
Stellar Suites	9.6 Exceptional 147 reviews	View

Top Expo Five Hotel Reviews

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"It's old where we stayed. The other side-building was across the street. The lania was poor sliding doors broken down. The weather could come in. Not much going on when we stayed. However they have several bars and food available. Slow night"

Omni Louisville Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room."

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and at a great price"

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I WAS SUPPOSE TO PAY AT THE PROPERTY, BUT THE RECEPTIONIST WENT AHEAD AND CHARGED MY CARD AND DIDN'T EVEN ASK. I DIDN'T LIKE THAT YOU HAD TO PAY AN EXTRA CHARGE FOR BREAKFAST, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A NORMAL BREAKFAST YOU WOULD FIND AT ANY OTHER COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST."

New! Walk to the Kentucky Derby, U of L Football, and Jim Patterson Stadium!

10/10 Excellent

"Truly a classic stay! The building has old roots and the host was very accommodating!"

2bd Charming Bungalow Near Events

10/10 Excellent

"House was perfect for the stay we planned. Most of our time was spent exploring the city but we stayed 3 nights. Beds were clean and super comfortable! Host was very communicative and quick to fix any issues we had. The decorations were a nice touch and went along with the city theme. Check in and out was easy. Neighbors were also very friendly"

Churchill Backside-Bourbon Trail, EXPO & Derby!

10/10 Excellent

"Great set up for a big or multiple families!"

Deep Sea Diver | Hot Tub | Near Churchill Downs 3 Bedroom

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great little weekend getaway at this charming and cozy spot! The outdoor seating area with the hot tub & fire table was so cozy & the murals were awesome. The place itself was way bigger than we expected with plenty of space to spread out. The hosts were quick to answer our questions & it was just a great getaway. Would absolutely come back."

bright choice

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was tidy and well kept. Very easy check in."

Other attractions near Expo Five

A horse race with jockeys on horses, a crowd in the stands, and a grandstand.

Churchill Downs

9.0/10 (2,281 reviews)

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

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A scale with a sign that reads "WEIGH PLEASE" and a display of jockeys' weights.

Kentucky Derby Museum

9.2/10 (289 reviews)

Experience the thrill of attending a championship horse-racing event at a museum dedicated to one of the Triple Crown races.

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Kentucky Derby

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

After visiting Kentucky Derby, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Louisville.

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Stitzel-Weller Distillery

You can take time to visit Stitzel-Weller Distillery during your travels to Louisville. Experience the area's live music and festivals.

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Louisville Defender Newspaper

You can learn about the history of Louisville with a trip to Louisville Defender Newspaper.

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Tringle Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tringle Park, a lovely green space in Louisville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.

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L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

8.4/10 (164 reviews)

Catch an event at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium during your trip to Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Speed Art Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Speed Art Museum during your travels in Louisville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Expo Five?

Expo Five is located in a family-friendly area of Louisville known for its beautiful river views and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 32 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Expo Five?

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's located 4 mi (6.4 km) from Expo Five. Other good choices within 5 miles include Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville and Omni Louisville Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Expo Five?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Expo Five.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Expo Five, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Expo Five.

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What can I see and do near Expo Five?

Study the collections at Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum, or Frazier International History Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like 21c Museum Hotel, Whiskey Row, and Belle of Louisville. You can watch performances at Louisville Palace, Headliners Music Hall, and Broadway Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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1. Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

2. The Brown Hotel

3. Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4. Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

5. Stellar Suites

6. Louisville Marriott Downtown

7. The Grady

8. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville

9. Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

10. Hotel Distil, Autograph Collection

11. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

12. Moxy Louisville Downtown

13. Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

14. Hotel Genevieve part of JdV by Hyatt

15. AC Hotel Louisville Downtown

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

17. Omni Louisville Hotel

18. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

19. The Bellwether Hotel

20. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews

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Top Expo Five Hotel Reviews

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Omni Louisville Hotel

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

New! Walk to the Kentucky Derby, U of L Football, and Jim Patterson Stadium!

2bd Charming Bungalow Near Events

Churchill Backside-Bourbon Trail, EXPO & Derby!

Deep Sea Diver | Hot Tub | Near Churchill Downs 3 Bedroom

bright choice

Other attractions near Expo Five

Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby Museum

Kentucky Derby

Stitzel-Weller Distillery

Louisville Defender Newspaper

Tringle Park

L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

Speed Art Museum

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