Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
3 bars/lounges
3 bars/lounges
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(111 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Louisville

At Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property you'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Kentucky Exposition Center and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Louisville Zoo. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and free self-parking. .The steakhouse, Oliver's Chophouse, is open for dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available at weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Louisville hotel include Louisville Mega Cavern and Kentucky Kingdom.

What's nearby

  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Louisville Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of Louisville - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪City Barbeque - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oliver’s Chop House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Adults-only hotel with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. 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.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property offers 123 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Yep, Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

What makes Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and a bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property .

Is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property family-friendly?

No, Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property is an adults-only property.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available at weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

No, Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Yep, Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property has 3 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1185 out of 1460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1460 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great except no micro
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a lot to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly

Very clean and friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Very nice casino beside the horse track, rooms were large and very clean, easy free parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Sherrills Ford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and spacious rooms. Great view of exercise track to watch the horses.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaise

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Supawadee, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

cara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to clean the room everyday
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
absolutely great in every aspect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

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

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
l The Hotel was excellent, clean, comfortable. Food - average Casino- Atmosphere excellent, pay out machines plentiful, no smoking a surprise. Shot machine payout terrible, played over 30 machines got only 3 bonuses and only cashed in after winning $20 twice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This a very nice property. Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. My only concern was regulating the room temperature. It was difficult to set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature. The room was chilly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and 5 star hotel. I have stayed many places, Derby is top 3-5
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025