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The Brown Hotel

The Brown Hotel
The Brown Hotel – Louisville, KY
The Brown Hotel – Louisville, KY
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Brown Hotel

Built in 1923, the Brown Hotel is located in downtown Louisville’s Theater District. It features a concierge staff, two restaurants, and a free airport shuttle. KFC Yum! Center is less than 1 mile away. The Brown Gift Shop and Gallery offers sundries, special gifts, and artwork by local artisans. A business center is available for guests to use. J. Graham’s Café serves casual dishes for breakfast and lunch. The Lobby Bar, offering drinks and light dishes, is also open in the evenings. Rooms at the Brown Hotel are furnished with a work desk. Free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs are found in all rooms. The Brown Hotel is a 3-minute walk away from Louisville Palace Theater. Churchill Downs is an 11-minute drive away. The Louisville International Airport is 10 minutes away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 2214 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Building with character and good brunch The room was dated. Poor plug locations. Poor lighting. It was missing supplies when we first checked in - we had to ask for them. Carpets are worn in corridors. Needs an upgrade.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    We loved the hotel decor, rooms were big and comfortable and the parking was convenient.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    The location. Perfect! It just needs to be upgraded to a Marriot location and have bedding and amenities that will provide perfection for the customer Bedding, pillows, sheets, and the overalls of the room Carpet, window treatments need to go Very aged and not like European hotels Just below 5 star standard

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    This old world style modern amenities hotel was beautiful and very clean. The restaurant J Graham was very nice. You have to try the Hot Brown.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Amazing!!

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Passable

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It is a beautiful, historic hotel that is meticulously cared for and with restaurants and lounges inside also convenient. Services top notch. Staff friendly and helpful. Great stay!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    He loved it here! First off the staff is incredible. They go out of their way, which is so rare to see in a hotel. It is insanely beautiful and so affordable for such a gorgeous property. It was a gem and I hope to go back soon! My husband and I even had a little dinner in the bar restaurant after our festival and it was wonderful.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Room was clean and all of the staff from front desk to valet were amazing.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Bathroom floor was dirty - including brown substance by the toilet. Valet parking was not timely - promised 5 minutes. Over 15 minute wait. Plastic cups in $400 room. Expected glass. One robe for two people. No late check out available in an empty hotel.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    We loved this hotel. We could not ask for a more wonderful stay and we ate what was probably the best dinner ever in the restaurant there. We just wish we could have stayed longer.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Shout to Doug & Mario the dream team at the door!! Thanks for all y'all's great guest service & making sure we were informed & well taken care of. Totally enjoyed our time at the beautiful Brown Hotel.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Staff wasn’t very friendly. There was only 1 washcloth to use for 2 people. Used the outlet provided on the box by the bed to charge my phone and my Facebook and Instagrams accounts got hacked. Expensive stay for overnight.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The lobby The staff had poor attitudes . The bartender explained the beer delivery didn’t come in. The next night the wedding party got all the beer . No derby pie which is listed on the web site . The service in the restaurant was extremely slow .

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful historic hotel exceeded our expectations. Restaurant was amazing, silver service and stunning meal and breakfast was really good. Great choices on menus and service was excellent. Parking was easily accessible and secure .Room was really comfortable and antique furniture and artwork made it really special.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Receptionist was rude. I drove long hours and stopped for the night. She didn’t greed me with a smile but instead rudeness and somewhat aggressive. I checked in and behind me was a suit dressed man which she greeted with a happy smile and a warm “Hi”. That made me feel very discriminated.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Dining downstairs was enjoyable, but both days host made it seem as though we were a nuisance to seat without a reservation even though the restaurant was 1/3 full. Overall, pretty disappointing given the cost of the room rate.

Frequently asked questions about The Brown Hotel

Does The Brown Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Brown Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Brown Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Brown Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Brown Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Brown Hotel offers dedicated conference rooms for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Brown Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, The Brown Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is The Brown Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Brown Hotel is located at 335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202. With a Walk Score of 90, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Brown Hotel
  • Louisville Convention Center 0.6 mi
  • University of Louisville 2.2 mi
  • Kentucky State Fair 3.3 mi
  • KFC 4.7 mi
  • Louisville International Airport 5.1 mi
  • Louisville Airport 5.4 mi
  • Broad Fields 5.8 mi

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