The Brown Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with free airport shuttle and fitness centre

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40202
  • Place, Fourth Street Live!
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentucky International Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, KFC Yum Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Louisville Slugger Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Meta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Hotel Lobby Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Safier Mediterranean Deli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sicilian Pizza & Pasta - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Brown Hotel

Luxury hotel with free airport shuttle and fitness centre
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)

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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling 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
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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 - 18

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

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, Diners Club and Eurocard. 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.

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.

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. 824 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1092 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Palatial building and furnishings with a staff that far exceeds expectations. World class Dining
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Gene W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Salvador

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Showing its age

Nice staff, and beautiful and elegant building. The rooms are showing their age, however. Frayed upholstery, chipped and marred furniture, and leak-stained walls and ceilings.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Brown it is a beautiful hotel but the room we stayed in could definitely use an update.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the nostalgia and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Loved it!

Perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

D.K.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, North Chesterfield

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FATIMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very beautiful and historic hotel, very centrally located close to all
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice place to spend our last night of our road trip vacation! The lobby bar area was beautiful! We especially enjoyed our attentive and sweet bar tender, Jodi. The live piano music was also a plus! The hotel overall felt comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay here again if we’re ever back in Louisville!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best part of this stay was the staff. They were so friendly & helpful. The customer service was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

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

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Fantastic place!

We had a fantastic stay at The Brown! All of the employees were super friendly and helpful! The restaurants and bar made it super easy to meet up with family staying in the hotel. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Kennon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a classic! You can feel the 1930's when you walk in. The staff and the history is the highlight. The shuttle service is truly spectacular and the Valet guys are marvelous. Saturday and Sunday the breakfast is top notch. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025