2025 Kentucky Derby Hotels
Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY: May 1-4, 2025
2025 Kentucky Derby Hotels & Accommodations
Roadtrips offers first class accommodations in a range of hotels near to Churchill Downs to suit all tastes and budgets. Our properties are centrally located in downtown Louisville, ideal for experiencing this wonderful southern city and of course, the Kentucky Derby excitement. For a luxurious experience, we suggest The Brown Hotel, one of Louisville’s most treasured landmark luxury hotels. For an authentic Kentucky Derby experience, you may want to consider staying at the official hotel of the Kentucky Derby, the Galt House. If comfortable, contemporary accommodations are what you are after, you can also consider the Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Downtown, offering southern charm and all the amenities you need for an enjoyable stay in Louisville.
"Great downtown location and luxurious accommodations"
Omni Louisville
400 South 2nd Street, Louisville, KY 40202
The Omni Louisville offers a great downtown location and luxurious accommodations. This well-known property is ideal for those who want to explore the best of this lively city, including great restaurants, exciting nightlife and plenty of shopping and attractions. Guests will love the luxe guest rooms — a combination of classic elegance and modern luxury — as well as the long list of amenities. There’s a wonderful rooftop pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and the relaxing Mokara Spa. The Omni boasts a variety of dining options including Bob’s Steak & Chophouse and Pin + Proof, a Louisville speakeasy with classic cocktails and bowling lanes.
- Great downtown Louisville location
- Full-service spa and fitness center
- Rooftop pool
- Steakhouse, speakeasy, and neighborhood restaurant
"A multiple award-winning boutique hotel"
21C Museum Hotel
700 West Main Street, Louisville, KY
Nestled in historic downtown Louisville, this unique property is a contemporary art museum, in addition to being a multiple award-winning boutique hotel. The 21C has plenty to offer guests: the acclaimed Proof on Main restaurant; a wonderful spa complete with sauna, steam room and fitness center; and gorgeous design courtesy of Deborah Berke Partners. Spacious guest rooms boast high ceilings and large windows, providing a residential feel for your stay in Louisville.
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award 2023
- Located downtown on Museum Row
- Proof on Main bar and restaurant
- Spa, fitness center, sauna, steam room
"One of Louisville's most treasured landmark hotels, enjoy luxury and opulence in the heart of Louisville"
The Brown Hotel
335 West Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky
When yearning for grace and grandeur, The Brown Hotel satisfies. Since being restored to its classic, English Renaissance opulence, The Brown Hotel has been one of Louisville’s most treasured landmark luxury hotels. The AAA Four Diamond rating is evident upon first entering the two story lobby with hand-painted coffered ceiling, Botticino marble flooring, finely carved mahogany furnishings and Palladian-style windows. With its genteel Southern charm and ornate finery, the hotel offers the comforts of home in an environment of sophistication and grace.
- Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2023
- Primely located in the theater district of downtown Louisville; five miles from the airport
- AAA Four Diamond Luxury Hotel
- Complimentary wifi
"Experience gracious Southern hospitality, several dining options and unique amenities all onsite at this unique property"
The Galt House Hotel
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky
The Galt House is a name long associated with the gracious Southern hospitality and style that’s made Louisville famous. The largest hotel in Kentucky and the only downtown hotel on the Ohio River in Louisville, the Galt House boasts 25 stories and 1300 contemporary guest rooms. The 10,000-square-foot conservatory is three stories in height and features a café, cocktail lounge, gathering area and aviary. The convenient Skywalk connects the Galt House guests to the rest of the downtown Louisville sky-bridge system so you’ll never feel disconnected.
- Located in the heart of Louisville
- Five restaurant and lounge options
- Roof-top fitness center, outdoor pool, revolving restaurant
"The Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Downtown is a great option for your Derby experience."
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Downtown
100 South Second Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Perfectly placed for exploring the best of downtown Louisville, the Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Downtown is a great option for your Derby experience. The property’s great location puts guests within steps of shopping, dining, and attractions. Inside, the hotel offers plenty of amenities including an indoor pool, fitness center, and on-site restaurant. When you’ve finished exploring for the day, retreat to your spacious guest room complete with complimentary wi-fi, mini-refrigerators, and plush bedding.
- Complimentary wi-fi
- Indoor pool and fitness center
- Onsite restaurant: The Bistro
Kentucky Derby Ticketing Notice
With nearly three decades of experience and many happy customers, we specialize in custom and luxury travel packages that bring you closer to the iconic Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks events. Please note that the terms “Kentucky Derby” and “Kentucky Oaks” are used only to properly describe certain events, and we are not officially affiliated with the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, or Churchill Downs. For official Kentucky Derby ticket information, please visit www.kentuckyderby.com.
Our Reputation
“The whole Derby experience was amazing.”
The hotel suite was wonderful. Great view of the Ohio River, comfortable beds, plenty of room for the two of us. The whole Derby experience was amazing. We loved the tour of the horse farm and the dinner river cruise.
Overall Rating / 104 Total 1st-Party Reviews
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