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Built in 1923, the Brown Hotel is located in downtown Louisville’s Theater District. It features a concierge staff, two restaurants, and a free airport shuttle. KFC Yum! Center is less than 1 mile away. The Brown Gift Shop and Gallery offers sundries, special gifts, and artwork by local artisans. A business center is available for guests to use. J. Graham’s Café serves casual dishes for breakfast and lunch. The Lobby Bar, offering drinks and light dishes, is also open in the evenings. 24-hour room service is available. The English Grill fine-dining experience is temporarily closed until FALL 2023. Rooms at the Brown Hotel are furnished with a work desk. Free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs are found in all rooms. The Brown Hotel is a 3-minute walk away from Louisville Palace Theater. Churchill Downs is an 11-minute drive away. The Louisville International Airport is 10 minutes away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephanie
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms are clean and the staff is exceptional. We will definitely be back
  • Mike
    United States of America United States of America
    I'm so glad this magnificent hotel has been preserved and is in operation. They just don't make them like this anymore!
  • Colleen
    United States of America United States of America
    The brown is a very old hotel; like stepping back in time. The rooms are very clean; bathroom’s updated; bed quite comfy. The food and drinks are very good and service is outstanding. From the guys out front to check in; to the bars and...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • J. Graham's Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Lobby Bar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of The Brown Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $30 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Brown Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in, photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about The Brown Hotel

  • The prices at The Brown Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Brown Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Lobby Bar
    • J. Graham's Cafe

  • Check-in at The Brown Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, The Brown Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Brown Hotel is 2,950 feet from the center of Louisville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Brown Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center

  • Room options at The Brown Hotel include:

    • Double