Louisville Marriott Downtown

Louisville Marriott Downtown is a hotel at 280 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, in the Central Business District of downtown Louisville. The property, part of the Marriott brand under Marriott International, opened in 2005 with 616 rooms across 17 floors. The $80 million project was developed by Poe Companies and designed by Cooper Carry, featuring a 20-story exterior with brick and glass panels. The hotel connects directly to the Kentucky International Convention Center via an enclosed skywalk and is 0.2 miles from the KFC Yum! Center, providing access to event venues and entertainment districts.

The building spans 450,000 square feet and includes 45,000 square feet of meeting space across 23 rooms, with the largest, the Marriott Ballroom, covering 15,000 square feet and accommodating up to 1,800 people. Dining options consist of Porch Kitchen & Bar, serving American cuisine, and a Starbucks outlet in the lobby, both added during a $10 million renovation in 2020. The hotel employs approximately 200 staff members and operates a 24-hour front desk with security. Parking is available in an adjacent garage with 800 spaces at $34 per day self-parking or $42 valet as of February 2025.

Hotel Features

• Total rooms: 616 rooms across 17 floors.
• Room types: Standard rooms with one king bed or two queen beds; suites with separate living areas.
• Room sizes: Standard rooms average 350 square feet; suites range from 600 to 1,200 square feet.
• Kitchen facilities: Mini-refrigerators and coffeemakers in all rooms; microwaves in suites.
• Bathroom facilities: Shower-tub combinations, granite vanities, free toiletries, hairdryers.
• Technology: 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable, complimentary Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members.
• Workspaces: Desks with USB outlets and adjustable chairs.
• Accessibility: ADA-compliant rooms with roll-in showers and visual alerts.
• Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
• Check-out time: 11:00 AM.
• Meeting space: 45,000 square feet across 23 rooms, including a 15,000-square-foot Marriott Ballroom.
• Parking: Adjacent garage with 800 spaces, $34 per day self-parking, $42 valet.

Amenities

• Front desk: 24-hour service with concierge and multilingual staff.
• Internet: Free Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members; $9.95 daily fee for others.
• Pool: Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with towel service.
• Fitness center: 24-hour access with cardio machines, free weights, and yoga mats.
• Dining: Porch Kitchen & Bar, open 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM; Starbucks in lobby, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Room service: Available 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM.
• Additional facilities: ATM, gift shop, onsite laundry.
• Business services: 24-hour business center with computers, printers, and copiers.
• Safety: Keycard elevators, in-room safes, 24-hour security patrols.

Nearby Points of Interest

• Kentucky International Convention Center: 0.1 miles, a two-minute walk via skywalk; 1.2 million-square-foot event space.
• KFC Yum! Center: 0.2 miles, a four-minute walk; 22,000-seat arena for sports and concerts.
• Fourth Street Live!: 0.3 miles, a six-minute walk; outdoor entertainment plaza with dining.
• Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory: 0.7 miles, a 12-minute walk; baseball history exhibits.
• Whiskey Row: 0.5 miles, a 10-minute walk; historic distilleries and bars.
• Muhammad Ali Center: 0.8 miles, a 15-minute walk; museum on the boxer’s legacy.
• Churchill Downs: 3 miles, a 10-minute drive; home of the Kentucky Derby.
• Louisville Palace: 0.6 miles, an 11-minute walk; 2,800-seat historic theater.
• Angel’s Envy Distillery: 0.9 miles, a 15-minute walk; bourbon production tours.
• Waterfront Park: 1 mile, a five-minute drive; 85-acre park along the Ohio River.