Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

3.5 star property
Hotel in Louisville with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Bar (on property)
Fitness facility
Banquet hall
Free daily full breakfast
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

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4110 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, 40216
  • Place, Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Churchill Downs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Louisville

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville places you in the heart of Louisville, within a 20-minute walk of Ohio River Valley and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Expo Five. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. 6400 square feet (595 square metres) of event facilities include 7 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include free wired Internet in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Shively hotel include Churchill Downs and University of Louisville.

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Castle - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪BC Roosters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪BP - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

Hotel in Louisville with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 7 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 6400 square feet (595 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Louisville hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 171 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 6400 sq ft of conference space
  • 595 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1971
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Louisville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (6,400 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1971
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector 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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Prepaid credit cards are not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector 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 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

Yep, Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville has free RV/bus/truck parking. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville have a pool?

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests adore the free full brekkie here! Served weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

No, Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 970 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yolanda, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LoriAnn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celio, Apopka

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lilianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica, INDIANAPOLIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, except there was a power outage and we had no light from like 9pm to 1:45am. We couldn't be inside the room so we spent all that time outside in the hotel parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Power outage for 6 hours. The only stairwell was through the pool area which was not lit. Live bed bugs found on the last day. No courtesy offered such as meal or discount to offset such a bad experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Room and Service

It was above average and very very friendly/helpful staff. We will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Came to hotel to find out bar was shut down person at front desk said who knows if it will reopen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front staff was absolutely incredible and super nice. The bed was very comfortable and it was easy to find!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for our stay to visit Fort Knox. The staff was so kind. Robbie at the front desk was a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Roman

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel said pet friendly and did not mention anything about added pet fee. Then was charged $40 for my pet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a very good neighborhood. Did not feel safe. Only stayed one night, had family emergency. Was booked for 3 days. They would not compensate at all. Front desk said to contact Expedia if they give the okay they will refund me. Expedia said they contacted front desk and they denied refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff member Robbie was very friendly and helpful. Robbie was very accommodating when we had a flight mix up and had to stay an additional night. He has excellent customer service skills. The lobby was kept clean and housekeeping came every day to refresh.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darnell, Seattle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well kept property and breakfast was 5 star.The bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall nice job.

Hotel was clean and well kept. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast attendant for Sunday the 17th was a little lax on keeping items stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025