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The Brown Hotel

4.5 star property

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Bar (on property)
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Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40202
  • Kentucky International Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • KFC Yum Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Louisville Slugger Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Brown Hotel

4.5-star hotel in Downtown Louisville
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Brown Hotel offers 293 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Louisville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

The Brown Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
J.Grahams Cafe - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Reservations are required.
Lobby Bar - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Self 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

The Brown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 780 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1021 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

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. I didnt like that I had to pay an extra $30 for parking, but other than that the hotel was amazing, the staff was friendly and helpful and even checked on me to make sure everything was good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property had so much character. Staff was attentive everywhere on property. Proximity to downtown was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel is very historical. The service at the restaurant is amazing. The live piano in the lobby- extremely nice touch. However our room felt very “unloved” and unkept. Cheap bedding and uncomfortable small pillows. Peeling wallpapers here and here ( not a major issue but noticeable ) Shower was renovated but bathroom had moisture stains on the ceiling. Housekeeping: Mirror had fingerprints and shower floor had hair upon check in. Hairdryer was old, nasty ( human hair and wax/ dirt all over the it), and broken ( they replaced it promptly upon request) We had 1 robe for 2 people. Were we supposed to share? Our room was cleaned once during the 3 day stay after we called the front desk for fresh towels. I don’t know if we missed a memo somewhere that you need to ask for service every time. Overall - disappointing experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Living on its past, rooms need to be updated…curtains ripped at top, not able to fully shut with lights from building across street shining in all night, limited electrical outlets,,no light on closet, early morning dining unavailable, coffe had to be gotten from the check in desk , we had two cups and they were then out at 7:15..asked if more would be made?” Not until cafe opens at 8.” Ridiculous. It’s coffee not caviar we’re asking for. Overall condition of hotel looked worn except for ball room and rooftop garden.like a haunted, poorly run castle. Area around hotel dangerous..very scary. I’d never stay there again and would recommend anyone do so.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff and valet were excellent and helpful and kind. The rooms however were a bit dusty and dingy. We had a light out in the bathroom. I understand this is a historic hotel but I do feel it could be better kept.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inqulab

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene A

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, LaFontaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very unique. The historical aspect was interesting. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building with beautiful old furniture pieces - ataff was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a historic hotel, with a lot of class
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed in the lack of dining space
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at The Brown during every visit to Louisville. The place has both comfort and class.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Brown is one of my favorite hotels, if not the favorite. The hotel is always well maintained and the staff is excellent. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beauty at every turn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Beautiful, historic hotel.

An offer of soft and firm among the 4 pillows on the bed would be divine. We tried to make dining reservations in advance of arrival. The phone reservation system was not friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is quiet and safe. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historic place near the bourbon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent atmosphere and service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

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

Amazing

This hotel is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill, Winchester

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The lobby was beautiful. Amenities were lacking. TV too small for room. Outdated room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025