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The Bellwether Hotel

3.5 star property

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Premium Suite | Private kitchen
Premier Suite | Private kitchen
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Premium Suite | Private kitchen
Premium Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1300 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY, 40204
  • KFC Yum Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kentucky International Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar items, laptop workspace

Premier Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar items, laptop workspace

Standard Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar items, laptop workspace

Premier Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Second Floor Queen Standard

Second Floor Queen Standard

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard House | Private kitchen

Standard House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar items, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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First Floor Queen Standard

First Floor Queen Standard

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Bellwether Hotel

Aparthotel in Louisville
This smoke-free aparthotel features free WiFi in public areas. Each apartment features thoughtful touches like free minibar items and bathrobes, plus a microwave and a coffee/tea maker. Added amenities include free WiFi, a Smart TV, and premium bedding. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Bellwether Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers. This Louisville aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

During your stay at The Bellwether Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Cherokee Park. Free WiFi in public areas is available. This comfortable aparthotel has 20 apartments. Each apartment offers free WiFi and a Smart TV.
  • Each apartment offers a Smart TV, a microwave, and a minibar (stocked with some free items)
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Services include luggage storage and a virtual front desk
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Louisville Zoo and a few minutes from Whiskey Row
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star Louisville aparthotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Free minibar (limited items)

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rug in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In a shopping district

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 20 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Bellwether Louisville

Reviews

The Bellwether Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort

Bellwether hotel stay

We were disappointed by our stay. The property uses fully contactless check-in, which could be convenient, but unfortunately, there was no response when we tried to reach out through the messaging service for assistance. The experience felt more like a self-service rental than a hotel, with no on-site staff available. Our room had only one window placed high on the wall, making it impossible to access the shade or let in natural light. While the property is marketed as an upscale hotel, it did not meet those expectations. Would not recommend based on our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The boutique Bellwether Hotel is so beautiful and a step back in time. The art deco design, the second floor lounge, and the rooms all beautifully decorated and comfortable. Walk to restaurants, grocery, bars and antique shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully redone historic building. Enjoyed design features and Christmas decor! Great walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
They took an old phone building and turned it into a new phone building. Everything is thru the phone. No desk, and consequently no service. When technology fails, no person to make it right. They don't return calls. And the TV is so smart that it presents an extensive list of programs you can't watch. Be sure to appreciate the authentic broken chicken wire industrial windows and broken, cracked and patched polished concrete floors, because new windows and carpet would ruin the vibe. Particle board peg shelving from Costco completes the luxury appointments. Great place to stay for hipsters who live their digital, virtual lives. The best you can do is pretend you get service. But if I'm paying that much, I'd at least like to watch basic cable TV. Without service, what exactly is it you are paying for?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Rushton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the convenience of checking in, location, and rooms and property were gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jade

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was not able to access the property with the code they sent. There was an emergency number they had posted that I called several times and it would just ring until it went to their voicemail. I left a message, no call back, I left an email and and a text and there was no response. I even tried to contact through Instagram and still no response. I had an event I needed to get to and get ready for and ultimately after waiting for over an hour, I had to book myself a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning! We stayed in the Golden Hour Suite, so much thought has gone into the design, we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claire

I drove around for an hour waiting for a parking space to become available close to the hotel. There was no one on site at 7 pm when I arrived, and my code for the outside door would not work. Luckily, two guests let me in when they went in. The room had one little window at the top of the corner, making it feel like I was in the basement. The furnishings were cheap, and the floor was concrete. NOT cozy or inviting at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024