Spark By Hilton Louisville Airport

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Spark by Hilton
7.4 (276 reviews)
3330 Preston Highway , Louisville , US
+1 502-368-9597

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent airport proximity
Friendly/helpful front desk and housekeeping
Good value for quick stays
Spacious rooms and new mattress reported
Microwave and crib provided on request
Quiet neighborhood and good location for events
Cons:
Not clean: dirt under beds, rotten food, mold, stained towels
Plumbing/room issues: no cold water in sink, old unit, broken AC knob
Laundry out of order and no signage; $2 issue reported
Pool access/card key problems
Limited breakfast selection
Room assignment swap despite being charged same

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Multiple guests reported cleanliness issues: dirt and rubbish under beds, rotten food beside the fridge, a green candy/medicine found on the floor, mold in the shower walls, and a stained towel. Some rooms were described as clean, but overall cleanliness was a notable negative.
Service
8.5
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful (Sandra at front desk, welcoming maids, promptly provided crib and microwave); however, a mid-shift desk clerk could use training and there were some operational lapses (card key/pool access issue, laundry machine out of order). Overall service is a strength with occasional shortcomings.
Location
9.5
Location is repeatedly praised: extremely close to the airport (3 minutes), convenient for events, and quiet neighborhood. Location is one of the strongest positives for this property.
Room Quality
7
Mixed room quality: positives include new mattress, spacious rooms and hot water; negatives include an old-seeming unit, broken AC knob, no cold water at sink in one room, and room assignment issues. Overall a mixed but serviceable room experience.
Amenities
6.8
Amenities are mixed: microwave and baby crib were provided on request, there is a pool (but access/card entry problem reported) and breakfast area; laundry was out of order and signage lacking. Functional but inconsistent.
Value for Money
8
Several guests noted good value and proximity to the airport; while price points appear higher, many felt the location and included basics delivered acceptable value.
Food and Beverage
6.4
Breakfast is simple (bagels, toast, boiled eggs, milk, coffee) and considered adequate by some but limited in selection, with at least one guest calling out the breakfast selection as a con.
Overall Experience
8
Overall impressions are generally positive: many guests would recommend or stay again due to location, friendly staff, and decent rooms, tempered by cleanliness and some operational issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Convenient Location & Nearby Attractions
The smoke-free Sleep Inn Louisville Airport & Expo is ideally situated less than a mile from the Kentucky Exposition Center, offering easy access to the Louisville International Airport, Churchill Downs, and Cardinal Stadium.

Amenities for Comfort & Convenience
Guests can enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet, a fitness center, and a delicious hot breakfast featuring biscuits, gravy, and waffles. The hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, work desks, and free local calls.

Well-Equipped Guest Rooms
Each room is equipped with coffee makers, microwaves, refrigerators, and large showers. Additionally, guests have access to laundry facilities and copy/fax services for added convenience.

Book now to experience a comfortable stay with top-notch amenities at Sleep Inn Louisville Airport & Expo!

Important information:

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

Please contact the hotel regarding the hours of operation for the airport shuttle.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SDF

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 276 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 6.4
Overall Experience: 8
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Michael • couple • us
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Erika • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • us
5
Overall decent stay if you only need a bed for a flight
Pros:

So close to the airport and good value

Cons:

We had no cold water in the sink only hot. We had to get cold water from the bathtub for brushing teeth. Air conditioner was working but knob was kind of broken. Unit seemed really old.
Our booked room was not available so they face us a different room with a Queen bed but still charged the same

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
9
Would recommend it and it is a nice place to stay for
Pros:

Mostly all

Cons:

Breakfast selection

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Dana • couple • us
10
State fair fun.
Pros:

Clean room, new mattress. Hot water

Cons:

Went to pool, couldn't get back into motel using card key, had to use a gate used by staff to walk all way around building to get back in.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
9
Great room ,nice pool. I'd stay again
Pros:

Sandra at front desk was very nice, helpful,and professional. Maids very friendly and welcoming. Gentleman at desk mid shift could use some training.

Cons:

Laundry was broke ,no sign on it and ripped me off 2 dollars.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Palmero • family_with_children • us
5
I love the location 100%.This hotel will have greater potential if they'd prioritized their hygiene.
Pros:

1. I like that it is the best location from the airport, 3 mins' drive from Louisville Airport.
2. Spacious standard-sized room. Much room to move around in for three people, including our child.
3. They prepared for us a room with a microwave oven for us to reheat baby food.
4. They got us baby's crib as soon as we arrived.
5. Simple breakfast of bagels, toast, boiled eggs, milk and thin bottomless coffee.
6. Friendly , pleasant staff.
7. Quiet and peaceful neighbourhood.
8. They get very well-behaving customers for their customers due to the higher price points. Stay here with a peace of mind because you will have good neighbours, not those rowdy, dirty and misbehaving customers. Keep it up.

Cons:

1. Not clean: When I moved the bed, I saw there are dirt and rubbish under the beds. Cleaners did not clean thoroughly.
2. Found some rotten food beside the fridge under the TV set.
3. Found a green Tic Tac/someone's medicine beside the food stool. I was a little disgusted by how the floor is not thoroughly cleaned and mopped for the next customers.
4. Molds in the shower room walls.
5. Stain on the towel I was using, as though the previous users used the towel for wiping coffee stain off of the floor. I did not notice it until after I used the towel so I was a little eeky about it.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Annaleah • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Marcus • solo_traveller • us
9
Great location next to the event I attented.
Pros:

Location was good. Room was clean. Nice staff.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Caproni • family_with_children • bg
4
Pros:

Nice location to the Expostion center.

Cons:

Rooms were not cleaned 5 days, breakfast very poor!

2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark
6
Pros:

- Shower was a little dirty.
- They were replacing the mattresses on the floor. Mattresses, hardware and boxes all over the place.
- Continental Breakfast. Waffles. Cold cereal and muffins. They were out of Waffle mix.
- No butter for toast
- Coffee was terrible
- To be fair, the room was neat and clean
- The price was very reasonable
- But I would never take my wife or family there

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
• couple • us
10
2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family
2
Pros:

It was in disarray

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Anna • partner
8
Pros:

We have stayed here several years in a row for the GIE Expo convention. The best part of staying here is you can walk to Gate 6 for the convention very easily and parking is free if you are a hotel guest. The rooms are decent. The neighborhood is sketchy but that's not really the hotel's fault or in their control. You do hear alot of airplane and interstate noise as it is very close to both. They don't have any rooms with a tub so every room has a shower, which is tough when you want to soak achy feet and legs after walking all day. But if you are going to the Kentucky expo it is very convenient.

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • partner
8
Pros:

Hotel was fine but was in middle of construction everywhere. Gym was filled with boxes from construction and pool was closed. 1st room we were given the shower didn’t function properly, but they switched us to another room without any trouble.

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
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misty
8
Pros:

Tv didnt work asked feont desk to fix tv they never came maids wouldnt give us towels except for one set there was 3 of us had to go to front desk for towels

2025-09-24 • via Nuitee
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Alice
6
Pros:

The hotel was in the process of being renovated. It had just been sold to the Hilton chain. The staff did their best but they were definitely not ready for guests. Although there was alot of renovating going on (mattresses in the corridors, plastic tarps hanging over certain areas), our stay was okay. We chose this hotel for its location within walking distance of a music festival.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Johnna • family
10
Pros:

Everything was so clean and brand new. The beds were extremely comfortable. Easy access to the festival grounds. Shout out to Mary, she is the best!!! She keeps everything running smoothly. We will be back next year!

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Kayce • friends
8
Pros:

Mary was a godsend—she was so sweet and helpful! We booked for LTL and the walk was not bad. It’s right next to a gas station and McDonald’s, and not far from the interstate. They are doing renovations currently, but it did not bother us at all.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Barbara
4
Pros:

The staff was Very nice and helpful. They are in the middle of renovations and staff are doing what they can. The shower was awful with no water pressure. The towels are tiny and rough and non absorbent. The bed was very comfortable. Drawers would be nice to have.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee