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The Brown Hotel

335 W Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Historic Charm in Downtown Louisville

    The Brown Hotel, established in 1923, is a historic gem nestled in downtown Louisville’s Theater District. With a dedicated concierge staff, two restaurants, and a complimentary airport shuttle, guests are treated to a seamless stay.

  • Unique Shopping and Dining Experiences

    Explore the Brown Gift Shop and Gallery for local artwork and gifts, or dine at J. Graham’s Café for a delicious breakfast. Unwind at the Lobby Bar in the evenings, or enjoy 24-hour room service. Don't forget to experience the fine-dining at The English Grill when it reopens in FALL 2023.

  • Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions

    Each room features a work desk, free WiFi, and a 32-inch TV. Just steps away from the Louisville Palace Theater and a short drive to Churchill Downs, the Brown Hotel is the perfect base to explore Louisville.

Book now for an unforgettable stay!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Historic charm

  • Friendly staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

44 listed
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
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Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Dry cleaning
  • First aid kit available
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,352 reviews
10/ 10
Loved the facility; it is amazing. The history of the building is what was most attractive. The staff was all very cordial and courteous. We enjoyed a comfortable night's sleep in our king-size room.
Cherrish · couple · 2026-10-22

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
1352 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Historic charm
  • Friendly staff

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Inconsistent room quality

How guests scored the stay

  • Location10.0

    Consistently praised for its great location close to venues and attractions.

  • Food and Beverage9.7

    Positive mentions for food quality, especially the Hot Brown and delicious meals.

  • Service9.2

    Mixed sentiments; some reviews praised staff friendliness, but others noted staff inattentiveness.

  • Amenities9.2

    The hotel features a nice fitness center and quality beverages at the bar.

  • Room Quality8.7

    Some guests found rooms comfortable, but issues with heating and hard beds were noted.

  • Overall Experience8.7

    Generally enjoyable stays, but some significant issues affecting satisfaction.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Some guests felt the price did not match the quality experienced.

  • Cleanliness7.7

    There are multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, particularly regarding dirty rooms and bathrooms.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

63% of 16 recent stays rated 8+

9.01352 reviews
  • Historial Comfortable Hotel - Be Aware of Parking Situation

    10/10

    Cherrish · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Loved the facility; it is amazing. The history of the building is what was most attractive. The staff was all very cordial and courteous. We enjoyed a comfortable night's sleep in our king-size room.”

  • Would not stay at the Brown hotel again. It is definitely showing the age and needs major updates.

    4/10

    Daniel · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Main lobby is really neat, location is great. Convenient to all things downtown Louisville.”

  • Classy and comfortable place to stay

    10/10

    Thomas · solo traveller · 2026-10-21

    “Truly a 5 Star hotel and very classy place. Great staff, great room.”

  • Really cool old hotel, need to update beds and furniture.

    7/10

    Glenn · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Great location and staff.”

  • Excellent place n nice environment..friendly staff all the way around

    9/10

    Ettinger · extended group · 2026-10-19

    “Was most expected n very nice breakfast staff was amazing as well.. room was cozy n nice n comfy for our stay”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Jennifer · family with children · 2026-10-19

    “I appreciate the somewhat dated decor.”

  • Excellent

    10/10

    Georgiana · couple · 2026-10-19

    “Location, the restaurants and the rooms were gorgeous”

  • Visit to Kentucky

    10/10

    Jimy · family with children · 2026-10-16

    “The Beautiful old antique feel, the history,clean and extremely friendly staff. Bother the cafe and restaurant were great! Have to have the Hot Brown so delicious!!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    ilia · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

    “превзошел ожидания”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Joseph · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Nice rooms, quiet, and great bar and restaurant downstairs.”

  • Great two days in Louisville!

    10/10

    Lisa · couple · 2026-10-15

    “It was a historic facility with a rich heritage. The grander of the furnishings and grand lobby on the second floor is great. Everyone we interacted with with professional and lovely.”

  • Desagradavel! Sensação de sujeira e mal acolhida.

    3/10

    jaco · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Não gostei. Muito antigo e deprimente. Aparencia de sujo”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Sheila · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “Beautiful!!”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Marcia · couple · 2026-10-12

    “The hotel is grand, but my room wasn’t ready for me until nearly 5:00pm although check-in time was 4:00pm, causing me to have to camp out in the lobby for a while. The room was spacious but the mattresses were terrible—lumpy and noisy (like crumpling paper).”

  • Nice place to stay

    9/10

    MARK · family with children · 2026-10-11

    “Beautiful historical hotel”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Jair · solo traveller · 2026-10-10

    “Hotel antigo, mas bem localizado e com excelente restaurante.”

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