- What famous horse racing venues are located in Kentucky?
- Kentucky is home to Churchill Downs (where the Kentucky Derby is run), Keeneland Racetrack, and Kentucky Horse Park.
- What types of accommodations are available in Kentucky?
- Those drawn to the allures of Kentucky will be happy to find an eclectic mix of luxurious to one-of-a-kind accommodations that support their stay.
- Where can visitors find the best hotels in Kentucky?
- These 15 hotels offer some of the best choices.
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1. Galt House Hotel
Galt House Hotel has the distinction of being the only waterfront hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. The legendary hotel overlooks the Ohio River, and boasts over 1,300 rooms and suites. Accommodations are in either the RIVUE Tower, or the SUITE Tower, and range from waterfront suites to deluxe guestrooms. One- and two-bedroom waterfront residences are also available for overnight stays. Room amenities include HDTV, cable, complimentary basic Wi-Fi, desk outlets, and coffeemakers. (Guests can upgrade to paid Wi-Fi.) Hotel amenities include concierge service, Xhale Salon & Spa, seasonal outdoor pool, rooftop fitness center, UPS Store and Business Center, on-site Retail Row boutique shops, and The Haircutters & Shoe Shine barber shop.
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY, Phone: 502-589-5200
2. The Sire Hotel Lexington
The Sire Hotel Lexington is an equestrian-themed boutique hotel presented by Hilton’s Tapestry Collection. The 1916 Colonial-Revival era building has undergone an extensive renovation, and all rooms are transformed into contemporary showcases. Guests can expect complimentary Wi-Fi, 55-inch HDTV, body-spray spa shower, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, signature spa products, and luxury bathrobes. Hotel amenities include Distilled – an award-winning on-site restaurant, a fitness center, a business center, outdoor fire pit, and digital check-in option. The hotel, situated in the historic Gratz Park neighborhood, is within walking distance of the Lexington Convention Center, and a short drive from Keeneland Racetrack and Kentucky Horse Park. Gratz Park is one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
120 West 2nd Street, Lexington, KY, Phone: 859-231-1777
3. Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa is located in the rolling hills of Bluegrass Country, ten minutes from Downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Resort amenities include a championship golf course, a luxury spa, an expansive pool complex, and a fitness center. Guests can also expect an on-site steakhouse, Kentucky bourbon lounge, casual golf course eatery, rooftop poolside café, and Starbucks. Four-star accommodations include over 400 choices in seven styles of guestrooms and suites on seven floors. Travelers will appreciate the proximity to downtown Lexington, Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Race Track, and Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Other local attractions include Rupp Arena, Mary Todd Lincoln Home, and Shaker Village.
1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY, Phone: 859-231-5100
4. Hyatt Regency Louisville
Conveniently connected to the Kentucky International Convention Center and adjacent to Fourth Street Live!, Hyatt Regency Louisville is located in the heart of Downtown Louisville. Recently renovated, 393 guestrooms and suites have Grand Hyatt Beds (signature product), 65-inch TV, work desk, sofa, complimentary Wi-Fi, and mini-fridge. Suites also offer large living areas featuring cityscape and river views, separate bedrooms, and luxurious bathrooms. At Hyatt Regency, guests can expect an impressive heated indoor pool that overlooks outdoor tennis courts, The Spire – a revolving rooftop banquet room, a fitness center, business services, and Sway – the hotel’s signature restaurant featuring Southern fare.
320 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY, Phone: 502-581-1234
5. Louisville Marriott East
Louisville Marriott East is a four-diamond hotel located in Louisville’s East End. The hotel with 252 guestrooms has a bourbon-themed aesthetic, and is part of both the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the Urban Bourbon Trail. Luxurious rooms have upscale amenities that include 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium movie channels, high-speed Internet, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, refrigerators, free bottled water, in-room safes, pillowtop mattresses, and THANN bath products. Guests can choose one of three paid options for breakfast – buffet breakfast, full American breakfast, or continental breakfast. Charr’d Bourbon Kitchen and Lounge is the hotel’s signature restaurant serving Kentucky fare and 200 bourbon varieties. Other hotel amenities include a fitness center, pool, and meeting space.
1903 Embassy Square Boulevard, Louisville, KY, Phone: 502-491-1184
6. Maple Hill Manor
Maple Hill Manor is an Antebellum-style B&B situated on an expansive, historic llama and alpaca farm in Bourbon Country. This award-winning B&B features seven rooms, all with graceful antique furnishings, and a fireplace, whirlpool for two, or both. Manor rooms offer beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Other room amenities include Blissful Beds with luxurious linens, flat screen TV, spa robes, smartphone docking stations, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Nightly rates include a gourmet country breakfast, 24-hour beverages, and a homemade dessert. Alpaca fiber teddy bears adorn each room, and guests may purchase theirs as a keepsake, along with a number of other alpaca products available in the Farm Store. Guests will adore the plethora of outdoor retreat-inspired amenities.
2941 Perryville Road, Springfield, KY, Phone: 859-336-3075
7. Marriott Louisville Downtown
This four diamond convention hotel is connected to the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville. The hotel is within walking distance to many of Louisville’s exuberant downtown attractions like Whiskey Row, Waterfront Park, and the Louisville Slugger Museum and Field. Spacious rooms and suites have many modern amenities like 42-inch flat-screen TVs, 24-hour room service, refrigerators, plush beds with luxurious linens, paid Wi-Fi, and ergonomic work stations. Hotel amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi in common areas, a fitness center, an indoor pool, skywalk access to the Convention Center, and paid parking. Porch Kitchen and Bar is the on-site restaurant, and there is a Starbucks on the property too.
280 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY, Phone: 502-627-5045
8. The Brown Hotel
The Brown Hotel is an opulent Georgian-Revival hotel that sits at 4th and Broadway in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Named to the National Register of Historic Places, the elegant four-diamond hotel has earned accolades from numerous travel magazines. The 293 luxurious suites, Club rooms, and rooms feature mahogany bed frames, pillow-top beds, signature hand-woven throws, executive desks, and beautiful artwork and accessories. All accommodations also have flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, refrigerators, coffee/tea service, and complimentary newspapers. Hotel amenities include complimentary airport shuttle service, a rooftop garden setting with epic cityscape views, the glamorous Lobby Bar, sophisticated fine dining at English Grill, and light fare at chic J. Graham’s Café.
335 West Broadway, Louisville, KY, Phone: 502-209-7346
9. 21c Museum Hotel Lexington
Recognized among the Top 5 Best New Hotels in 2016, 21c Museum Hotel Lexington is a boutique hotel with 88 rooms. It is also a contemporary art museum boasting exhibit space of over 7,000 square feet. Museum galleries are open to the public daily, and are free too. The hotel’s other amenities include a museum shop, Lockbox restaurant, a fitness center, a business center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly rooms. Contemporary guestrooms and suites have high ceilings, large windows, upscale furnishings, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso coffee machines, luxurious beds, signature bath products by Malin + Goetz, and, of course, original artwork. Suites and guestrooms come in eight varieties.
167 West Main Street, Lexington, KY, Phone: 859-899-6800
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Galt House Hotel
- 2. The Sire Hotel Lexington
- 3. Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
- 4. Hyatt Regency Louisville
- 5. Louisville Marriott East
- 6. Maple Hill Manor
- 7. Marriott Louisville Downtown
- 8. The Brown Hotel
- 9. 21c Museum Hotel Lexington