The Brown Hotel

4.5 star property

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Experience the grandeur of this opulent space, featuring an ornate ceiling, plush seating, and elegant low tables.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a high ceiling with intricate artwork, comfortable seating areas, and ornate columns.
Experience the grandeur of a historic setting, with intricate plasterwork and ornate windows, amidst plush seating and lush greenery.
Relax in our spacious lobby, featuring a seating area, bar, and elegant chandelier.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring an ornate ceiling, plush seating areas, and a stunning staircase.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40202
  • Fourth Street Live!
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kentucky International Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • KFC Yum Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Louisville

A stay at The Brown Hotel places you in the heart of Louisville, within a 15-minute walk of Fourth Street Live! and Kentucky International Convention Center. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from KFC Yum Center and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Churchill Downs.

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 Intl. Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mi CASITA ON FOURTH - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Seelbach Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Brown Hotel

Luxury hotel with airport shuttle service and a fitness center
The Brown Hotel offers 293 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Louisville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 293 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a ballroom.
Grab lunch at J.Grahams Cafe, a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Louisville? This hotel has 33422 square feet (3105 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
J.Grahams Cafe - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Reservations are required.
Lobby Bar - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

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
Cribs (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 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

The Brown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 801 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1051 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect for my group of travelers! The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Gorgeous hotel with so much character and charm. It felt like you were in a different world when inside. The building details and craftsmanship are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was wonderful! But, our phone was not working and had the wrong room number on it. The phone had a dial tone, but never connected. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like sleeping in a historical hotel with a touch of class and great food this is it ! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, and a quick walk to the Palace Theater
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

paula

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most BEAUTIFUL hotel! The staff and service were PERFECTION! We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The brown hotel never disappoints. Prefer it over the galt house. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great overall experience - however room # 1122 had therostat issue that was not addressed even with multiple requests - very hot -room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel. Friendly staff, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lawrence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Louisville visit ....

pleasant and comfortable hotel , rooms are nice size, and upgraded showers ....we just thought the lobby could be lighted better , it was rather dark ....very pleasant staff .....and helpful ....
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a lot of history. Staff was amazing and very friendly. Would recommend staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great nostalgic hotel, with great history. Staff and service was great. Good location to access downtown Louisville.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Historic hotel, with gorgeous architecture. Our room and bathroom were spacious, and the bed was very comfortable. The restaurant in the lobby had excellent food and service- home of the “Hot Brown”, which I highly recommend! My husband and I felt the shuttle service offered by the hotel was exceptional. We utilized it to get to our dinner reservations, and for airport transfers. Every single staff member was amazingly friendly and helpful! Will definitely stay again when we return to Louisville
King Deluxe Bedroom, 11th floor
View of 2nd floor lobby and restaurant from 3rd floor
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

seth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic hotel. Love the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Marsha

Not kept up. Room was in disrepair
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nostalgic and well-kept. Loved the atmosphere, especially as the night ends. The bar gets packed. It's vibrant. Rooms are small but very clean and keeps the vibe of the hotel. The area around the hotel is just ok. Not much to do, had to drive a few minutes away to get to other dining/bars/nightlife. Otherwise it's perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great management

I could not get an early reservation for Jeff Rubys, but the hotel helped me move the reservation so we could eat at the time we desired
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really clean and I enjoy looking at the history of the hotel and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025