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The Brown Hotel

4.5 star property
Discover Downtown Louisville's vibrant scene from this elegant hotel with attentive staff and thoughtful amenities, your perfect home base.

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The Brown Hotel in downtown Louisville offers a refined retreat after city adventures. Guests can browse on-site shops, grab coffee, or enjoy meals at J.Grahams Cafe. Free WiFi, dry cleaning, attentive staff, and a central location earn praise from visitors.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ￥25,104
￥29,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

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Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Louisville, a neighborhood in Louisville, The Brown Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louisville Mega Cavern, while KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Churchill Downs, and consider making time for Kentucky Kingdom, a top attraction not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Louisville travel guide
Map
40202, KY, Louisville, 335 W Broadway

What's nearby

  • Fourth Street Live! is a 350,000-square-foot entertainment and retail complex located on 4th Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, in DowntownLouisville, Kentucky. Restaurants and entertainment venues in the complex include Gordon Biersch Brewing Company, Hard Rock Cafe, T.G.I. Friday's, Biracibo, The Sports & Social Club (bowling alley and restaurant), Tavern on 4th street, The Fudgery and the new bourbon raw bar. Fourth Street Live! also has a wide variety of bars and nightclubs including The Marquee Bar, Mosaic, Sully's Saloon, The Sports & Social Club, Howl at the Moon, PBR Louisville and Tengo Sed Cantina.
    Fourth Street Live!
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY
    KFC Yum Center
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Louisville Slugger Museum showing interior views
    Louisville Slugger Museum
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Louisville Palace
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center
    11 min walk - 0.9 km

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 historic hotel near Kentucky International Convention Center
KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are located near The Brown Hotel, which provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an art gallery on site, and shopping on site. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, J.Grahams Cafe, offers breakfast and lunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
  • An elevator, free newspapers, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 293 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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 The Brown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Brown Hotel?

As of Feb 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brown Hotel on Feb 8, 2026 start from ￥25,104, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 30 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 36 per night.

What time is check-in at The Brown Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

What time is check-out at The Brown Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Does The Brown Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is The Brown Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Louisville, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Louisville Palace and Kentucky International Convention Center. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Brown Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 887 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1180 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful facility and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff! Room was large & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and breakfast was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room well appointed and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff, got us through an extended stay due to snowstorm. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zacharias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much history, character in the building itself. It was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Was one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in, and I travel a lot. Beautiful building, very nice rooms, and I think the nicest staff I've interacted with. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, the most welcoming staff I’ve seen in a long time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Judith Shaun

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless. Staff was amazing! Thé history is palpable! Hotel is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was kind. The rooms were great. Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very attentive, great folks. The hotel and rooms were gorgeous. If you’re coming to Louisville, pass on the chain hotels and stay at The Brown, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Brown Hotel is a beautiful place to stay over the holidays. Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. We ate in their restaurant a few times and had fantastic drinks in the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic. Fantastic drinks and food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful food and very pleasant staff. The hotel is gorgeous as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel Staff professional and Friendly Rooms clean and nice Nice bathroom Walkable to restaurants and bars The Brown Hotel has a excellent restaurant and bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience and exceptional customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful, but the restaurant and Chef are Exceptional!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful. It’s confusing when you first walk in but a security guard can direct you. The bar was nice and the piano music is so relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel with modern conveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025