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Facilities
Property facilities
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Free beach shuttle
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Fitness facilities (surcharge)
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Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Air conditioning
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Restaurant
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Family rooms
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Lift / Elevator
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Luggage storage
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Express check-in/check-out
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Safety deposit box
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Fax/photocopying
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Non-smoking throughout
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Concierge service
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Access to health care professionals
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Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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Face masks for guests available
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24-hour security
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Delivered food - securely covered
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Supervised childcare/activities
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ATM/banking
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Express check-in
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Free wired internet
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Free beach shuttle
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Fitness facilities (surcharge)
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Internet access
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Housekeeping on request
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Reception hall
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Secured parking
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Free bus station shuttle
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Garage
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Accessible shuttle
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No accessible shuttle
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Accessible train station shuttle
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No accessible train station shuttle
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Property Description
Historic Charm in Downtown Louisville
The Brown Hotel, established in 1923, is a historic gem nestled in downtown Louisville’s Theater District. With a dedicated concierge staff, two restaurants, and a complimentary airport shuttle, guests are treated to a seamless stay.
Unique Shopping and Dining Experiences
Explore the Brown Gift Shop and Gallery for local artwork and gifts, or dine at J. Graham’s Café for a delicious breakfast. Unwind at the Lobby Bar in the evenings, or enjoy 24-hour room service. Don't forget to experience the fine-dining at The English Grill when it reopens in FALL 2023.
Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Each room features a work desk, free WiFi, and a 32-inch TV. Just steps away from the Louisville Palace Theater and a short drive to Churchill Downs, the Brown Hotel is the perfect base to explore Louisville. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
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.
Property Policies
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 30 per day.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
People no matter the age stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Location
Guest Reviews
The hotel is beautiful. The beds very comfortable and the shower was great!!
The check-in was just bad. No one at front desk to greet us. Girl came out of back still chewing, seems we interrupted her meal and she let us know she was annoyed. Never said hello welcome to the brown, how was your trip in, etc… not welcoming at all. When we had questions she just kept telling us to take it up with the booking site we used Booking.com. Told us hotel was sold out when we wanted to change rooms, later found out that was not true. Just left a bad feeling to start our stay with the Brown, such an iconic hotel should not have the first person that greets you behave in such a manner. We over looked the spoils of one bad employee and moved on. Only mentioning this so perhaps hotel management can give her some more training. They are the face of your brand!!
Beautiful old hotel, good location.
Could not adjust the room temperature. Hotel was a bit over priced. The wait staff in hotel restaurant were very mediocre.
While we did not stay at The Brown, we had The Brown in the restaurant, it is worth the hype! The lobby areas of the hotel are just amazing!
Food was great. The water pressure was awesome. The elevator sleep was rocket-like .
More than 1/2 dining tables empty and unable to get a table for dinner.
Its history.
Location - lots of homeless in the area. Having armed security was reassuring but concerning. Felt uncomfortable walking around the neighborhood.
The furnishings are tired. A refresh is indicated.
The restaurant was out of roasted chicken on Sunday. On Tuesday the restaurant was still out of chicken but also two additional entrees on the menu. Was told the menu was changing the next day for derby. Breakfast on Wednesday morning cost $60 for two - dynamic pricing?
Location, quiet room, excellent bed, spacious, helpful staff, very nice public spaces
Need more bartenders and more seating on evenings there is an event downtown, particularly at the Palace.
The convenience and beauty
My wife and I went to the Brown Hotel on May 8, 2026 and ordered the Hot Brown. We were served by two very friendly and gracious servers, one, I didn't get her name but she was from Kenya and we said: "How are you" in hr native tongue!" The second server is name Emir. He took time in sharing with us about the Hot Brown and brought us the recipe in cooking it. As a result of their representation of the Brown Hotel, we intend in telling others about this Hotel and the gracious service they provide . . . and how delicious the Hot Brown is!
The hotel is beautiful
No breakfast
The history, design, location, guest services are all very nice
It is in need of an update. Lots of carpets are either too worn to clean, paint on trim, TVs need updated. We were on 8th floor and shower took forever to warm up and not much water pressure at all.
Beautiful old building
The staff in the bar
Decor… it’s classic.
Aging and disrepair throughout the hotel.
So elegant and beautiful, good location
The bathroom was not perfectly clean. And yes, while I understand perfection isn’t always easily attainable, wiping off a mirror and cleaning a sink to completion really is a simple task.
The hotel lobby is beautiful. The room is old and the headboard was not attached so it banged everytime we turned in the bed. No lotion or nice appointments. It was just ok
the room is tired we were in 1103. head board was broken bed not very comfortable pillows tired
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