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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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1770)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great experience at a historic hotel

Mar 9, 2020 bradbS6089MR

Nicely kept historical hotel. Staff were helpful and friendly. Rooms were well maintained. Exceptional staff on my floor, tending to the daily room maintenance. She greeted me each time I saw her, made sure the room cleaning did everything I wanted. The valet staff were very friendly and accommodating, especially when, at the last minute, I… Read more
Nicely kept historical hotel. Staff were helpful and friendly. Rooms were well maintained. Exceptional staff on my floor, tending to the daily room maintenance. She greeted me each time I saw her, made sure the room cleaning did everything I wanted. The valet staff were very friendly and accommodating, especially when, at the last minute, I needed to move up my airport shuttle time. Front desk staff always greeted folks with a smile, were efficient, and helpful. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful experience always

Mar 8, 2020 brendajR4881YN

Our room was great as always. Very comfortable and so well appointed. Food was the best in Grahams as well as the banquets. (Is there a New chef?) A little attention to how to serve would be in order?
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lots of History in the Brown Hotel

Mar 8, 2020 393edwardr Gainesville

Been staying here since 2009 for two meetings a year. Feel like part of a family and am treated as such. Everyone is so courteous, from the minute you pull up to the valet stand, through the front desk, the bar, and house staff. Some have been there as long as we have been coming and always recognize us. We always loking forward to coming back!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful old hotel

Feb 28, 2020 Rather_Nomadic Panama City, Florida

Such a wonderful old hotel in Louisville that has been carefully maintained but also updated. Surprisingly large rooms and bathrooms that are well appointed. Perfect location with so many restaurants, bars, sights and activities easily walkable. High level of service from the desk to the van driver. We will definitely be back!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Splendor and elegance

Feb 19, 2020 L1312WDbrianb

The Brown Hotel interior is a wonder to behold. We loved sitting in the bar area, gazing at the beauties of the decor. Next time we want to eat in the English Grill and/or at one of the tables on the mezzanine. The room was comfortable, clean, spacious and affordable. High recommendation.