The Brown Hotel

Louisville, Kentucky

English Grill Restaurant
Deluxe Double
Lobby bar
J. Graham's Cafe
Lobby
English Grill Restaurant
Deluxe Double
Lobby bar
J. Graham's Cafe
Lobby

The hotel

This self-coined ‘Louisville legend’ promises all the old-world Southern splendour you came for, with a beautifully restored Rooftop Garden offering some of the best skyline views of Louisville. The Brown Hotel has been attracting the ‘it crowd’ for almost a century now, many turning up just for its ‘Hot Brown’ sandwich. Created as a late-night treat for dinner dance guests in the 1920s, it’s been raved about everywhere from the New York Times to TV’s Man v Food. In fact, it’s so good, it’s available in all its eateries, featuring alongside The English Grill’s fine dining-meets-Kentucky dishes; J Graham’s Café’s casual fare; and the Lobby Bar’s treats like lobster ‘mac and cheese’. Before leaving (or better still the second you arrive), try its bourbon cocktails too; you are in Kentucky after all.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In Louisville, just across the road from Brown Theatre and half a block from Palace Theatre. The hotel is 4 blocks from 4th Street Live! – an entertainment venue with a choice of restaurants, bars and nightlife. Transfer time to airport: 10 minutes.

Hotel information

293 rooms and suites on 16 floors. All with flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, fridge, tea/coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and board, weekday USA Today newspaper and handwoven Brown Hotel throw. Deluxe Rooms have 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Luxury Rooms are larger and have a sitting area with 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

The English Grill (fine contemporary American menu, open mon-sat for dinner). J. Graham’s Café (casual à la carte and buffet dining, mon-sat for breakfast and lunch, sunday brunch buffet). The Lobby Bar (bar menu including cocktails, and bourbon flights, English Grill menu also available, open 3:00pm-1:30am with limited late-night menu). 24-hour room service*. Fitness centre. The Brown Gift Shop. The Gallery at The Brown. Concierge. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Safety deposit boxes (at front desk). Complimentary WiFi. Valet parking $24 and self parking $20 (plus tax per day, payable locally). Complimentary airport shuttle.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Elegant hotel, fun staff, delicious food

Sep 19, 2020 rosaguimaraessantos Clearwater, Florida

Was picked up at the airport by the hotel shuttle. Mark told me about the history of the hotel and about Mr. Brown. The revolving doors, the furniture, the lobby, original chandeliers. I’m in love with this property. room is cozy, has a wonderful view, my bed is majestic, the bathroom is gorgeous. Will have dinner after 5 pm, will see rooftop… Read more
Was picked up at the airport by the hotel shuttle. Mark told me about the history of the hotel and about Mr. Brown. The revolving doors, the furniture, the lobby, original chandeliers. I’m in love with this property. room is cozy, has a wonderful view, my bed is majestic, the bathroom is gorgeous. Will have dinner after 5 pm, will see rooftop garden. Already purchased luxurious bathrobe. I highly irecommend this hotel. Sept. 1, 2020 4pm Rosa Guimaraes Santos Read less
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Sep 17, 2020 Rookie1111 Birmingham, Alabama

This was on my bucket list to stay and have a Hot Brown. The hotel is awesome and the staff was really great,especially Judd. It was a great stay and really fun. The hotel is first class. They gave us great ideas to tour the city. The bar is great.
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Sep 15, 2020 H8541WAelizabeths

This is my fourth time visiting the Brown Hotel. The first time I was there the bartender made very helpful suggestions for local food and drink. The two times after the Bellman were extremely helpful, reliant, prompt, and great with suggestions for local dining. The last time we were there the management personally ensured that we had an… Read more
This is my fourth time visiting the Brown Hotel. The first time I was there the bartender made very helpful suggestions for local food and drink. The two times after the Bellman were extremely helpful, reliant, prompt, and great with suggestions for local dining. The last time we were there the management personally ensured that we had an enjoyable stay. We had a late night work delivery that was brought to our door and friendly service throughout our stay. We will be sure to visit the Brown during our next trip to KY! It’s charm is unmatched. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice renovation and a great place to stay

Sep 10, 2020 28trishaw

We drive from Chicago to Florida for our 2 week vacation each year and stop by at the Brown. This time we came by on our way down and had a Hot Brown and then stayed overnight on our trip back. On the first visit we saw the place under a lot of construction with scaffolding 5 or 6 stories high. Then on our return trip it was all taken away and we… Read more
We drive from Chicago to Florida for our 2 week vacation each year and stop by at the Brown. This time we came by on our way down and had a Hot Brown and then stayed overnight on our trip back. On the first visit we saw the place under a lot of construction with scaffolding 5 or 6 stories high. Then on our return trip it was all taken away and we could see a big change. They did some work on the exterior and it came out very nice, looks like new. We got to use the new marble showers they put in and what a difference. That was the only thing we didnt like so much in past visits, now they have very nice glassed in showers. While we always like the hotel and history and architecture, it is the people here that make the difference. They still go a great job. Yaser in the restaurant and Jason as the bellman. Even our room cleaning lady was a treat. They seem to take the Coronavirus cleaning very seriously with a lot of folks polishing the door handles and door and elevator frames. We will be back again. Read less
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Sep 8, 2020 craigmX7179XV California Desert, California

FANTASTIC SERVICE!!! Troy and his staff treated us like royals. It was an unplanned stop, we received the of The Hot Brown, a personal tour of the Brown Hotel and its history. One of the best services, treatment and quality food not to be missed. Make sure to put Louisville on your list of places to visit. Don't wait. Visit this year.