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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
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3 bars/lounges
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Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms | Living area
3 bars/lounges
Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213
  • Place, Louisville Mega Cavern
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisville Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(126 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay films

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay films

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms | Living area

Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms

  • Park view
  • 204 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services. Change of towels is available on request.
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property offers 123 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property . During your stay, you'll be close to Kentucky Exposition Center. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 3 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop, and 3 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff, an elevator, and an ATM
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 8 minutes by car from Kentucky Exposition Center and 8 minutes from Kentucky Kingdom
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and an ATM. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Louisville hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Oliver's Chophouse - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Lil' Wagner's - This diner serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.
Railbirds Hot Chicken - This theme restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Lil' Wagner's
  • Oliver's Chophouse
  • Railbirds Hot Chicken

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (97 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
This property has a gaming floor onsite with 1,300 gaming machines.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Derby City Gaming Hotel
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Hotel

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1554 out of 1905 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1905 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1905 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1905 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1905 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

grigori

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No where stated that kids are not allowed. Ended up not staying at this hotel and still was charged for it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Caguas

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice hotel and room, nothing to complain about
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and well decorated room. This is always my favorite place to stayin the Louisville area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LATH

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa, Prospect

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Derby City Gaming Hotel and Resort never disappoints. Nicest casino resort rooms in the area. Oliver’s Chop House is the BEST restaurant in Louisville!!! Overall, great stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean and spacious. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We had a terrible evening at this hotel. There was an extremely large party taking place across the hall that turned into a fight. Hotel did not take action until 3:30 and it took them an hour to kick everyone out. We did not feel safe and did not get any sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime, Wentzville

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place looked brand new! Turns out, it been open for 7 years! Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Temp setting was good to get rooom comfortable. Bar and drinks was very good. Excellent staff at casino bar and hotel area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee Bowman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Every thing very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025