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The Brown Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with free airport shuttle and fitness centre

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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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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Bar
  • Gym

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Downtown Louisville, a neighbourhood in Louisville, The Brown Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohio River Valley and Louisville Mega Cavern, while Louisville Slugger Museum and Kentucky Kingdom are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at KFC Yum Center or Churchill Downs. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40202

What's nearby

  • Louisville Palace - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fourth Street Live! - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Louisville Slugger Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Hotel Lobby Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Safier Mediterranean Deli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sicilian Pizza & Pasta - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Brown Hotel

Luxury historic hotel near KFC Yum Center
Fourth Street Live! and Kentucky International Convention Center are located near The Brown Hotel, which provides a free return 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 multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and a porter/bellboy
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 293 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges 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 transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 transport 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 is parking at The Brown Hotel?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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 10-minute walk of Louisville Palace, Ohio River Valley, and Fourth Street Live!. Kentucky International Convention Center and KFC Yum Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Brown Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 834 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1110 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely beautiful and we hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, and even better staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ambience of the hotel was terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel and the staff was incredibly kind and charming
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

Youn Hea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Ben

Liked: Amenities
My favorite hotel ever. I just wish the bar and restaurant service was a little better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming hotel with character. Our room was lovely, comfortable and quiet. We were able to easily walk to all of our destinations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location, helpful staff. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Atmosphere was great.. will be coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 100 year old building maintained perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historic venue and the French chef in the restaurant was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! The checkin was easy and very accommodating. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, very comfortable, staff was friendly and courteous and so very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool historic hotel. Clean with multiple dining options as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in downtown Louisville. The whole staff is EXCEPTIONAL!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The architecture and history of this property are amazing. The property (rooms) need some updating and sprucing up.
Hot Brown - delicious!
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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