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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 1376 guest reviews
- Airport shuttle available
- Fitness center on property
- 293 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 16 floors
- Hotel has 6 suites
- Check in: 4pm
- Group friendly rating of 9.9/10
- 16 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
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Local Attractions
Churchill Downs, Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum/Factory, Louisville Science Center, 4th Street Live, The Belle of Louisville, Waterfront Park, Kentucky Kingdom, Shopping, Bourbon Trail, Palace Theatre and Brown Theatre, KFC YUM Center, Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse.
Map & Landmarks: The Brown Hotel
Verified Reviews of The Brown Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Excellent!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent!
Wayne B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
07-Oct-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 03 to Sat Oct 05 2024 at a $261.99 average nightly rate. 
"Great Olde Hotel."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Rooms and Lobby remind you of the time of the giants of industry like Rockefeller and Carnegie. And the food at the lobby bar and grill was fantastic. Worth the stay if you're in Louisville.
Matt P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
25-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Sep 22 to Mon Sep 23 2024 at a $181.13 average nightly rate. "A very special place to stay."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
A very special place to stay. Love the beautiful old historic structure.
Stanley P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
14-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 13 to Thu Aug 15 2024 at a $203.99 average nightly rate. "Beautiful Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Opportunity to step back in time but still experience a the luxuries that you expect. Great service from the front desk to the restaurants. Highly recommend.
Thomas O. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from
09-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 05 to Fri Jun 07 2024 at a $230.00 average nightly rate. "Simply elegant service!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We enjoyed our stay so much!
Deanna R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
23-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Feb 21 to Thu Feb 22 2024 at a $211.65 average nightly rate. "Excellent staff and restaurant."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Stay couldn't have been better!
Loretta B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
02-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 01 to Fri Feb 02 2024 at a $199.99 average nightly rate. "Ambiance, food and staff are 5/5!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Ambiance, food and staff are 5/5!
James K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
11-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 10 to Tue Jul 11 2023 at a $237.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
The Brown Hotel is an elegant historical hotel located in downtown Louisville. Built in 1923, The Brown offers 293 extra large and elegantly designed guest rooms. For your meeting we offer over 26,000 sq ft of meeting space as well as roof top garden space, available for private events. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the entire hotel including the guest rooms and meeting rooms. In addition we offer complimentary 24 hour hotel airport shuttle, fitness center and business center. The Brown Hotel is a member of Preferred Hotels& Resorts. Members of iPrefer Hotel Rewards may receive and redeem iPrefer Hotel Rewards at over 600 hotels in 40+ countries.The Brown Hotel was named one of the "Best 500 Hotels of the World" by Travel & Leisure and one of the "Top 10 Hotels of the South" by Condé Nast.The Brown is a 4 diamond hotel with 3 restaurants including the Lobby Bar. The English Grill, our Four Diamond restaurant, provides international favorites with a regional flare.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4pm |
| Check Out: | 11am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2017 |
| Floors: | 16 |
| Rooms: | 293 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 293 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 6 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 16 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 26000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 400 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 5.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 3pm - 1am |
| Ownership: | 1859 Historic Hotels of America |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hours prior to arrival | |
| Nightly Parking: | $20 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | Varies |
| Total Taxes: | 16.07% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.57% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 1.00% |
| City Tax: | 8.50% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 6.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 6.00% |
| Parking Fee: | 20.00 Per Night (unlimited in/out priv) |
| Porterage Fee: | 3.00 Per Item |
| Shipping Handling Fee: | 3.00 Per Item |
| Additional Person Fee: | 20.00 Per Person (3rd&4th in same room) |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 23.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 23.00% |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 22.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 29.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 39.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Garage
- Golf course on hotel grounds
- Grocery service
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Valet Parking
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Louisville Int''l Airport-6 miles from hotel. Hotel provides complimentary 24 hour roundtrip airport shuttle.
Local Shuttle Info: Hotel provides complimentary 24 hour roundtrip airport shuttle
Breakfast Information
J. Graham’s Café is open every day from 7:00am - 3:00pm. The Cafe has delighted generations of Louisville’s elite with its elegant, light-filled atmosphere and casual a la carte and buffet dining. Try The Hot Brown, a Louisville legend, invented at The Brown Hotel in 1926!
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Valet parking $27 overnightSelf parking in garage adjacent to the hotel $20 overnight - with unlimited in/out privileges
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet throughout the hotel including guest rooms and meeting space
Cleaning Policies
Guest Rooms: our hotel uses stringent cleaning and disinfecting protocols to clean rooms after guests depart and before the next guest arrives, with particular attention paid to high-touch items. We have extra disinfection for light switches, door handles, TV remotes and thermostats.Public Spaces: we have increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting, with a focus on the counter at the front desk, elevators (and elevator buttons), door handles, public bathrooms, our airport shuttle and even room keys. We are cleaning the airport van after each run; cleaning elevators and buttons every 2 hours; and room keys after each guest use.Back of House: all departments have implemented sanitizing procedures to take place every 2 hours during the employee's shift. In the areas where associates work behind the scenes, we have increased the frequency of cleaning and focusing on high-touch areas like our employee entrance, locker room, laundry rooms and staff offices.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Please & Thank You - Quaint coffee shop offering delicious pastries and specialty coffee. Located 0.3 miles from The Brown Hotel.
- Lunch: The Eagle - Popular restaurant serving Southern comfort food with a modern twist. Located 0.7 miles from The Brown Hotel.
- Dinner: Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Upscale steakhouse known for its prime cuts and elegant atmosphere. Located 0.5 miles from The Brown Hotel.
- Activity: Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory - Explore the history of baseball and see how Louisville Slugger bats are made. Located 0.4 miles from The Brown Hotel.
- Breakfast: Wild Eggs - Vibrant breakfast spot known for its creative menu and delicious brunch options. Located 0.6 miles from The Brown Hotel.
- Lunch: Feast BBQ - Casual eatery serving up mouthwatering BBQ dishes and tasty sides. Located 1.2 miles from The Brown Hotel.
- Dinner: MilkWood - Contemporary restaurant offering a fusion of Southern and Asian flavors. Located 0.2 miles from The Brown Hotel.
- Activity: Muhammad Ali Center - Learn about the life and legacy of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Located 0.5 miles from The Brown Hotel.
- Breakfast: Toast on Market - Cozy breakfast spot known for its delicious pancakes and breakfast sandwiches. Located 0.8 miles from The Brown Hotel.
- Lunch: Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar - Southern-style smokehouse offering BBQ, seafood, and craft cocktails. Located 0.9 miles from The Brown Hotel.
- Dinner: Proof on Main - Trendy restaurant featuring a farm-to-table menu and an extensive bourbon selection. Located 0.3 miles from The Brown Hotel.
- Activity: Louisville Mega Cavern - Experience an underground adventure with zip lines, bike trails, and a historic tram tour. Located 5.6 miles from The Brown Hotel.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Brown Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Brown Hotel.
Feel free to use the The Brown Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Louisville event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| The Crystal Ballroom | 73 x 59 x 18 | 4337 | 350/-- | -- | 264 | 75 | 70 | 50 | --/-- | 500 | 600 | -- |
Close This The Crystal BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 4337 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 73 x 59 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| The Gallery Ballroom | 75 x 45 x 20 | 3300 | 180/-- | -- | 220 | 55 | 50 | 40 | --/-- | 330 | 400 | -- |
Close This The Gallery BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 3300 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 75 x 45 x 20 Ft. Floor Level: 16 Windows: 10 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| The Bluegrass Ballroom | 71 x 42 x 10 | 3060 | 250/-- | -- | 60 | 40 | 35 | 35 | --/-- | 100 | 400 | -- |
Close This The Bluegrass BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 3060 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 71 x 42 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Columns: 8 Windows: 5 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Broadway A | 42 x 24 x 9 | 1008 | 48/60 | -- | 40 | 35 | 29 | 30 | --/-- | 90 | 100 | -- |
Close This Broadway ARoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1008 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 42 x 24 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Broadway B | 42 x 24 x 9 | 1029 | 48/60 | -- | 40 | 35 | 35 | 29 | --/-- | 90 | 100 | -- |
Close This Broadway BRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1029 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 42 x 24 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Broadway C | 42 x 22 x 9 | 945 | 48/60 | -- | 40 | 30 | 27 | 28 | --/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
Close This Broadway CRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 945 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 42 x 22 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Secretariat A | 31 x 25 x 9 | 775 | 60/60 | -- | 28 | 22 | 15 | 19 | --/-- | 80 | 90 | -- |
Close This Secretariat AAirwall between Secretariat A and Secretariat B Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 775 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 31 x 25 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Secretariat B | 45 x 40 x 9 | 1800 | 112/140 | -- | 40 | 30 | 30 | 43 | --/-- | 150 | 200 | -- |
Close This Secretariat BAirwall between Secretariat A and Secretariat B Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1800 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 45 x 40 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 4 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Citation A | 51 x 20 x 9 | 1020 | 56/70 | -- | 32 | 27 | 27 | 34 | --/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
Close This Citation AAirwall between Citation A and Citation B Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1020 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 51 x 20 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 2 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Citation B | 51 x 22 x 9 | 1122 | 64/80 | -- | 32 | 27 | 27 | 34 | --/-- | 100 | 120 | -- |
Close This Citation BAirwall between Citation B and Citation A Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1122 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 51 x 22 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| J. Graham Brown Suite | 35 x 27 x 9 | 945 | 48/60 | -- | 26 | -- | -- | 23 | --/-- | 70 | 100 | -- |
Close This J. Graham Brown SuiteRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 945 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 35 x 27 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 2 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Louis XVI | 49 x 13 x 9 | 637 | 32/40 | -- | 26 | -- | -- | 30 | --/-- | 60 | 60 | -- |
Close This Louis XVIRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 637 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 49 x 13 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Gallery Boardroom | 36 x 16 x 20 | 576 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Gallery BoardroomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 576 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 36 x 16 x 20 Ft. Floor Level: 16 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| The Boardroom | 29 x 19 x 9 | 551 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This The BoardroomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 551 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 29 x 19 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| The Louisville Room | 29 x 19 x 9 | 551 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 16 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This The Louisville RoomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 551 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 29 x 19 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| The Kentucky Room | 17 x 12 x 9 | 204 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This The Kentucky RoomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 204 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 17 x 12 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about The Brown Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Brown Hotel have?
There are 293 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at The Brown Hotel?
Yes, they have 16 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Brown Hotel?
J. Graham’s Café is open every day from 7:00am - 3:00pm. The Cafe has delighted generations of Louisville’s elite with its elegant, light-filled atmosphere and casual a la carte and buffet dining. Try The Hot Brown, a Louisville legend, invented at The Brown Hotel in 1926!
What parking is available at The Brown Hotel?
Valet parking $27 overnightSelf parking in garage adjacent to the hotel $20 overnight - with unlimited in/out privileges
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet throughout the hotel including guest rooms and meeting space
Can I get a AAA rate at The Brown Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Brown Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at The Brown Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Testimonials:
"This is a wonderful service when you're planning such a huge event. It really puts the mind at ease!! I just want to say Thank You!! One more thing that I can knock off my never ending list of things to do!! " S.T. - Reno, NV
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