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The Brown Hotel

The Brown Hotel
The Brown Hotel – Louisville, KY
The Brown Hotel – Louisville, KY
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Brown Hotel

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.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1462 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The Brown is one of our favorite places to stay when downtown Louisville

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Excellent, helpful, cheerful staff. Hotel and room were beautiful, clean and well kept. Food was fantastic, but the staff made it all the more enjoyable. We will definitely be back soon. The view of Louisville from the 16th floor was spectacular.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Another great evening at the Brown Hotel for my son and I. The helpful & friendly staff really make it a treat to stay here. We had a late dinner in the lobby, and as usual the food was excellent. Our room had a really nice view. The front desk staff always had friendly greetings. The car valet man gave us a short history lesson of the hotel while we were enjoying the 'museum/historical archive' room. We enjoyed drinks in the lobby until fairly late, and spent some time wandering the property to see the vintage architecture and accents. A lovely old world style hotel that never disappoints.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean, beautiful hotel with lots of hangout spots for our group as well!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Always an amazing hotel. We got married there 15 years ago and always try to stay here when we are back in town

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff was amazing! Very attentive and helpful. The dining was top notch. The atmosphere was festive and elegant.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We have wanted to stay here because of the nostalgia. The place is as well maintained as it can be for a building this old. We loved the atmosphere but had some issues. The TV in the room is very small and our air conditioning both nights quit working. They did send maintenance promptly the 2nd day but it quit again that night. The bed was old and needed replaced and the only ice machine working was 6 floors down from our floor. All and all it was a good stay and we were glad to experience some of history.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Old style charm and service with a bit of old world class. Musty smell and a few items in disrepair. Beds were less than comfortable with heavy springs in the box springs.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I really liked this hotel in the heart of Louisville. Friendly and helpful staff, excellent walkable area, really nice bar and restaurant. Recommended!!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room was clean. Staff were helpful and attentive. Bar service was friendly and prompt.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room some updates, friendly staff, breakfast buffet was amazing, very pricey but amazing and worth the try, I felt like Gordon Ramsey was in the kitchen cooking, it was that good! The Hot Brown was good and rich with a creamy sauce! I would stay there again, but the lights keep flickering on and off which may the Hotel more interesting lol, I just saying, and maintenance could not figure out why? Go figure!!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This historic hotel is divine, with spacious, lovely rooms and a very nice lobby bar/restaurant. We loved our time in the hotel. The surrounding area of the hotel is pretty dodgy, which makes it uncomfortable to walk around. It’s a bit off the Main St so, if you are going to walk I’d keep it during daylight hours.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Sl old & Musty smell of Carpet & air conditioner. Breakfast Too expensive .

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Went for a six day trip and we loved the charm of the hotel. Bar drinks were great and room was cleaned each day, which was nice.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Beautiful, historic hotel. Lovely furnishings, beautiful lobby/bar area. Room was enormous and very comfortable. Bathroom and shower well-sized. Everything was very clean. Service was great! Had to ask for extra towels. Two towels in never enough for a couple.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great experience! Staff was helpful and food/bar was great

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The only negative for us was that the room could have been cleaner. There were spiderwebs on the window sills and the blinds were dusty. The room could have used some TLC. All in all a very nice stay!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hot brown was delicious.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Historic, well appointed, location, shuttle service First day boiler was out and entire hotel was freezing.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Hotel location was great. Parking was a small walk so we did valet at $36ish per day and worked out great.

Frequently asked questions about The Brown Hotel

Does The Brown Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Brown Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Brown Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Brown Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Brown Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Brown Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Brown Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, The Brown Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is The Brown Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Brown Hotel is located at 335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202. With a Walk Score of 90, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Brown Hotel
  • shooting of Breonna Taylor 0.4 mi
  • Louisville Convention Center 0.6 mi
  • University of Louisville 2.2 mi
  • 2013 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships 2.5 mi
  • Kentucky State Fair 3.3 mi
  • KFC 4.7 mi
  • Louisville International Airport 5.1 mi

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