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Built in 1923, the Brown Hotel is located in downtown Louisville’s Theater District. It features a concierge staff, two restaurants, and a free airport shuttle. KFC Yum! Center is less than 1 mile away. The Brown Gift Shop and Gallery offers sundries, special gifts, and artwork by local artisans. A business center is available for guests to use. J. Graham’s Café serves casual dishes for breakfast and lunch. The Lobby Bar, offering drinks and light dishes, is also open in the evenings. Rooms at the Brown Hotel are furnished with a work desk. Free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs are found in all rooms. The Brown Hotel is a 3-minute walk away from Louisville Palace Theater. Churchill Downs is an 11-minute drive away. The Louisville International Airport is 10 minutes away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    1) my A/C was not working but maintenance came and fixed it quickly! 2) the front desk staff were awesome! Especially the young middle eastern gentleman! So helpful!
  • Elisabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    It has a kind of charm and old world grace that is hard to find, nowadays. The bed was very comfortable and the room, spacious. The dinner we had was also exceptional, as was the service.
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    Very pretty and historic property and the corner room had a great view! Enjoyed English Grill and Hot Brown.
  • Keith
    United States of America United States of America
    Classic accommodations. Were able to check in early. Friendly staff.
  • Beth
    United States of America United States of America
    Gorgeous old hotel, beautifully maintained. Great security with key access floors. Lovely comfortable room. The Lobby Bar was great for dinner and people watching with a large wedding party going on upstairs. Brunch looked delicious but I ordered...
  • T
    Timothy
    United States of America United States of America
    The hot brown and the staff were so helpful and amazing!
  • Corbett
    United States of America United States of America
    It is a historic hotel in the main downtown area of Louisville You can walk to pretty much anything down there Nice restaurants as well as entertainment
  • Kristen
    United States of America United States of America
    Every time I visit The Brown Hotel, I’m amazed at how beautiful it is
  • Amanda
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was friendly, efficient, and helpful the whole trip! The restaurant was great! The fitness center had plenty of equipment that was clean and well maintained. The rooms were spacious. The location puts you in close proximity to many...
  • Andrea
    United States of America United States of America
    The lobby is beautiful and historic. We were promptly upgraded to a better room when a ceiling tile fell in our bathroom and shattered plaster.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is there onsite parking?

    Thank you for choosing The Brown Hotel. We have self and valet parking options available in a covered parking garage adjacent to our hotel. Self par..
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • I would like a room with two beds for two adults only. Do you have one available?

    Thank you for Choosing the Brown Hotel
    Answered on 13 April 2021
  • I have a room reserved in your hotel for the night of May 2nd. My plane arrives at the airport at 5:19 pm. Can my wife and I get picked up by the sh..

    Call the Hotel when you and your wife have luggage in hand and we will send someone in the shuttle out to get you sir.
    Answered on 28 April 2021
  • Is The restaurant open on Sundays to get the famous hot brown sandwich

    Yes we are open for Brunch from 7:30am to 2pm in J Grahams Cafe. Our Lobby bar and Grill will be open for dining in the evening from 5pm to 9pm. You m..
    Answered on 12 June 2022
  • Do you block/special rates for wedding parties?

    Through our sales team. Please contact Cameron Peake by calling the hotel directly and he can assist if the party is over 9. If under 9 you can cont..
    Answered on 30 September 2022
  • Do you have a pool?

    No unfortunately we do not.
    Answered on 9 June 2021
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • J. Graham's Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Lobby Bar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of The Brown Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $30 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
The Brown Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in, photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Brown Hotel

  • Check-in at The Brown Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Brown Hotel is 2,950 feet from the center of Louisville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Brown Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • J. Graham's Cafe
    • Lobby Bar
  • The prices at The Brown Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Brown Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
  • Yes, The Brown Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Brown Hotel include:

    • Double