The Brown Hotel

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A grand lobby with ornate columns, plush seating, and a chandelier.
Interior
A grand lobby with ornate ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a staircase.
A grand lobby with ornate ceiling, large windows, and classic furniture.
A grand dining area with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and a bar area with a sign reading "Cigar Bar".

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40202
  • Place, Louisville Palace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fourth Street Live!
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentucky International Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Brown Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Brown Hotel offers 293 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Louisville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Brown Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Louisville Palace. Free WiFi in public areas, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at J.Grahams Cafe
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • 10 minutes by foot from Kentucky International Convention Center and a 2-minute drive from KFC Yum Center
  • Free airport shuttle service
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 33422 square feet (3105 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Brown Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Louisville hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
J.Grahams Cafe - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Lobby Bar - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • J.Grahams Cafe
  • Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym
  • Piano
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 33,422 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 40 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The Brown Hotel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Brown Hotel
Brown Hotel Louisville
Brown Louisville
Hotel Brown
The Brown Hotel Hotel
The Brown Hotel Louisville
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The Brown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 976 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1285 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel! Room was beautifully decorated and the restaurant and dinner were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite places to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, excellent food and cocktails, fantastic service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Hotel Ever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar. Beautiful building and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were attentive and very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night. It was a good stay! Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Great location and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, beautiful hotel, great food and bar
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing old hotel, great people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I have stayed at! he ambiance matched the quality and the kindness of the staff and the food and drinks.It was definitely a special place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable bed and pillows I have slept on this year!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, highly recommended. Plan on eating on location, top notch dining. Check out the terrace that overlooks the city at sunset!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy- even got a call after arriving to make sure room was acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel very friendly staff, beds and amenities were very good. Food and bar service was outstanding. We will definitely return in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, GREAT location, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent, bar was very accommodating, breakfast was amazing! Kat, the breakfast waitress, was so friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Brown Hotel! Charming older hotel. Restaurant/bars were wonderful, staff was very friendly and helpful, room was clean and comfortable. Location was a little away from 4th St and Whiskey Row, but easy 1 mile walk to attractions. Highly recommend The Brown Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nawaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, valet was the best super friendly !! Highly recommend !!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the entire vibe of the hotel. It was beautiful. The staff were amazing as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms in a historic hotel. Great ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a historic hotel! We loved our stay and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026