Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

3.0 star property

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A bar area with a counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a glass display case, and a red accent wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a diving board, and a no diving sign.
A hotel corridor with a polished floor, potted plants, and a seating area with chairs.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a green carpet.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept

Explore the area

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447 Farmington Ave, Louisville, KY, 40209
  • Place, University of Louisville
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Louisville

At Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like University of Louisville and Kentucky Kingdom. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .The restaurant, Kem's Restaurant, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 2000 square feet (180 square metres) of event facilities include 3 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Fairgrounds hotel, attractions include Kentucky Exposition Center and Churchill Downs.

What's nearby

  • University of Louisville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Freedom Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2000 square feet (180 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Louisville hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2000 sq ft of conference space
  • 180 sq. m of conference space
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG offers 106 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Louisville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 5 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; USD 12 to 15 for adults and USD 4 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kem's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 15.00 for adults and USD 4.00 to 15.00 for children
  • Self-parking fee: USD 5 per night
  • Extended parking fee: USD 5 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Fair/Expo
Holiday Inn Fair/Expo Hotel
Holiday Inn Fair/Expo Hotel Louisville Airport
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport Fair/Expo
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport Fair/Expo Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG?

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG?

As of 7 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG on 5 Sept 2026 start from AU$149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG has a self car park for USD 5 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Additionally there is extended parking for USD 5 per night.

Does Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG has an indoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG, but Kentucky Kingdom is a short 15-minute walk away.

Is Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Rocsheca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place to stay for us close to our event
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was very clean, breakfast was good, a little pricey
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained, staff was friendly, bed was comfortable, and breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing for a Derby trip. Walking distance to the track and the hotel staff were very nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean & nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for accessing Churchill downs or the stadium, both walking distance. Staff was very helpful and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Bar was good. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Good Breakfast...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very courteous, helpful and friendly. Everything was clean, breakfast was great. The next time I visit I would stay at this Holiday Inn. Great Vibes all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and out, clean rooms. Bar/restaurant looked nice although I didn’t go there. Location was convenient which is why I booked here. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shaniqwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay for Churchill Opening Day. Staff was wonderful and even worked with us to help check in early. The Dining area crew were also amazing. No complaints. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was just icky beds and pillows so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room,friendly staff the bar was a plus
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

amii

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. Location was nice. Staff was friendly. Room was clean & bed was very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rosalind

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

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All were good , restaurant could have larger entree selection but otherwise all was great. Very friendly lady was working at the bar and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent but a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was friendly and helpful. Busy week as it was Derby week and this location is about a mile to Churchill Downs. Rooms were clean, breakfast was hot and several menu choices. Bar was reasonable. Didn't use any other amenities .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025