The Brown Hotel

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Lobby
A grand lobby with ornate ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a staircase.
Bar (on property)
Interior
A grand lobby with ornate ceiling, large windows, and classic furniture.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$252
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

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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

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 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 the area

Louisville

A luxury stay in the heart of Louisville awaits you at The Brown Hotel. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Fourth Street Live! and Kentucky International Convention Center. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, a free airport shuttle and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, J.Grahams Cafe, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. 33422 square feet (3105 square metres) of event facilities include 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 a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Downtown Louisville hotel, attractions include KFC Yum Center and Whiskey Row.

What's nearby

  • Louisville Palace - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fourth Street Live! - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Whiskey Row - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Parlay Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Safier Mediterranean Deli - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Brown Hotel

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 centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 33422 square feet (3105 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, 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.

  • 293 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 33422 sq ft of conference space
  • 3105 sq. m of conference space
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Brown Hotel offers 293 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Awards and affiliations

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

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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 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 36 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.
  • 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 full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 40 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 36 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Brown Hotel?

The Brown Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Brown Hotel?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brown Hotel on 4 Aug 2026 start from AU$252, 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 The Brown Hotel?

Yep, The Brown Hotel has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 30 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

What makes The Brown Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Brown Hotel.

Does The Brown Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Brown Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Brown Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Brown Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Brown Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Brown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 977 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1286 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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blake

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

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing old hotel, great people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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

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

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

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the bed was so soft. Staff was very sweet from the beginning to the end.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026