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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
Southern hospitality meets exceptional dining at this welcoming hotel, where three distinctive bars serve everything from morning coffee to evening cocktails

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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property features three restaurants and a coffee shop for travelers. Guests enjoy the attentive multilingual staff, convenient elevator access, free self-parking, and reliable WiFi.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$477
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar

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Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(123 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay films

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay films

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms | Living area

Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Park view
  • 204 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Located in Louisville, Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property is near the airport. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium or Churchill Downs. Visit our Louisville travel guide
Map
4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213

What's nearby

  • Louisville Mega Cavern which includes caves
    Louisville Mega Cavern
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Louisville Zoo showing signage
    Louisville Zoo
    4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ky Derby festival balloon glow.
    Kentucky Exposition Center
    5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Churchill Downs showing land animals and horse riding as well as a small group of people
    Churchill Downs
    10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom
    5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    6 min drive
  • Oliver’s Chop House
    10 min walk
  • Wendy's
    6 min drive
  • City Barbeque
    7 min drive
  • Koreana Restaurant III
    6 min drive

About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Upscale hotel near Kentucky Exposition Center
A coffee shop/cafe, 3 bars and 3 restaurants are just a few of the amenities provided at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property . Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Lil' Wagner's
  • Oliver's Chophouse
  • Railbirds Hot Chicken

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (97 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property has a gaming floor on-site with 1,300 gaming machines.

We should mention

Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Derby City Gaming Hotel
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property on 28 Mar 2026 start from AU$477, including 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 at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Louisville Zoo and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kentucky Exposition Center. Louisville Mega Cavern and Highland Festival Grounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1511 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1856 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always super clean all around and a very helpful staff!! I've stayed here a dozen times and counting!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect and the staff was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was nice. Perfect for a weekend away, everything was reasonably close. Also no need to leave if you don't want to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Derby city hotel and gaming never disappoints… The rooms, restaurants, gaming facilities, and staff are all absolutely fantastic!!! Must go!!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a room with a king bed and absolutely loved the size of the room! The room was very clean and the bed and pillows were comfortable. The staff was very courteous and professional!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and rooms were very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Derby City Gaming Hotel and Resort never disappoints. Nicest casino resort rooms in the area. Oliver’s Chop House is the BEST restaurant in Louisville!!! Overall, great stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, spacious, and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Very friendly staff, nice rooms, clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortavle and the hotelbstaff was extremely nice and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and staff were so friendly! We will definitely go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, clean place and comfy rooms all around great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport. Large room. Accommodating staff. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Clean , large room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is nice and large and clean. It could definitely use some brighter lighting but that was minor. This is my second stay and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food option for lunch was great. Room was nice. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is (looks like anyway), newly renovated and has nice colors and decor. Room is quite spacious and comfortable. We'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and good spot to stay for festivals.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025