
About
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.
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Very Good
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Deluxe Queen Room
302 sqft • 1 Queen
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Deluxe King Room
302 sqft • 1 King
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Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
302 sqft • 2 Double
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The Brown Hotel - All Inclusive Reviews Rating
Very Good
Review summary
The hotel features spacious and comfortable rooms, with many guests praising the beds for their comfort, though some noted the need for better cleaning and updates. The location is highlighted as a major positive, with easy access to nearby restaurants and amenities, complemented by excellent valet service. Guests also appreciate the beautiful hotel atmosphere and the friendly, helpful staff, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
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Kimalee
•Posted on: 1-3-2026
Great location. Clean and comfortable rooms. Nice fitness center.
Christine
•Posted on: 10-10-2025
What a beautiful old historical hotel! There is a connected parking garage with easy access and great restaurants around to reach by foot! The distance to the airport also was nice - 10 minute by car! The bar was very nice and had someGreat cocktails along with a pianist playing in the lobby! The food was amazing!
Some items may be a bit outdated - but overallMight be just my preference
garrett
•Posted on: 9-22-2025
Absolutely beautiful hotel, will absolutely return and stay here again. We came for louder than life for 6 days, and the price was great. They had a delicious breakfast buffett, and while it was kind of pricey, it was fantastic. It's the best buffett I've ever had. The fresh towels and daily room service are a nice touch. The rooms were a nice comfortable size, and the beds and pillows were very comfortable. The little throw blanket is a nice touch. The bathroom and shower were spacious and clean. I will definitely come back next year!
The outlets were a little loose, but it is a older hotel. The windows were a bit dusty and had cobwebs, but the general cleanliness was great. You can't control the room temp, but it stays nice and cool. If you get cold, the blankets are nice and warm. The parking fee is the only complaint i have it is 30 per day. But i will definitely be returning!
Michael
•Posted on: 9-6-2025
Excellent hotel, we have been there to eat before but hadn't stayed. Next time we go to Louisville we'll be back.
Stay was excellent.
Donna
•Posted on: 8-10-2025
Beautiful hotel...Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Brad
•Posted on: 8-4-2025
It is a nice hotel. I had the hot Brown and it was excellent. Fast elevators, friendly staff, good location close to most stuff.
The bed was comfortable but it had these really small pillows on a king bed that kind of made no sense
Carl
•Posted on: 8-1-2025
Large and comfortable rooms. Great restaurant and bar - breakfast was really good.
TL
•Posted on: 7-10-2025
I had some issues with my flights, so I called the hotel to let them know I was going to be coming in very late. They were very accommodating. It was nearly midnight by the time I actually checked in. The staff was helpful and friendly.
When I got to my room there was white stuff like drywall all over the carpet. It needed a good vacuum.
Amy
•Posted on: 4-20-2025
Love the history of this spectacular hotel! The staff was simply amazing. We had dinner at the restaurant and Harold and Jeremiah made it the best! The room was super comfortable! Perfect pillows and sheets!! This is a beautiful hotel with stunning details.
I have no complaints
Reshma
•Posted on: 3-24-2025
Beautiful hotel, great restaurants , great service
Nothing really
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 04:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
Important Info:
Upon check-in, photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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The Brown Hotel
335 West Broadway, Louisville, KY
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