The Brown Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near KFC Yum Center

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Experience the grandeur of this opulent space, featuring an ornate ceiling, plush seating, and elegant low tables.
Experience the grandeur of a historic setting, with intricate plasterwork and ornate windows, amidst plush seating and lush greenery.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a high ceiling with intricate artwork, comfortable seating areas, and ornate columns.
Relax in our spacious lobby, featuring a seating area, bar, and elegant chandelier.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring an ornate ceiling, plush seating areas, and a stunning staircase.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40202
  • Fourth Street Live!
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kentucky International Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • KFC Yum Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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 the neighborhood

Louisville

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Louisville hotel, you'll find Fourth Street Live! and Kentucky International Convention Center. Louisville Palace and Jewish Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Louisville Palace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fourth Street Live! - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • KFC Yum Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Louisville Slugger Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mi CASITA ON FOURTH - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Seelbach Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Brown Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near KFC Yum Center
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 33422 square feet (3105 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Brown Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Louisville hotel is smoke free.

  • 293 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 33422 sq ft of conference space
  • 3105 sq m of conference space
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym
  • Piano
  • Shopping

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Brown Hotel to the airport?

The Brown Hotel is 5 mi (8-min drive) away from the Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Brown Hotel?

As of Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brown Hotel on Jul 27, 2025 start from $179.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Brown Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Brown Hotel offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

Does The Brown Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Brown Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 12 and 40 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Brown Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Brown Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

Is there free parking at The Brown Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 30 per night, and valet parking for USD 36 per night.

Does The Brown Hotel have a pool?

The Brown Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Brown Hotel have a restaurant?

The Brown Hotel is home to J.Grahams Cafe, which features local cuisine.

Does The Brown Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Brown Hotel to downtown Louisville?

The Brown Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Louisville.

The Brown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 787 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1032 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

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical value and can walk to 4th street
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Marsha

Not kept up. Room was in disrepair
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nostalgic and well-kept. Loved the atmosphere, especially as the night ends. The bar gets packed. It's vibrant. Rooms are small but very clean and keeps the vibe of the hotel. The area around the hotel is just ok. Not much to do, had to drive a few minutes away to get to other dining/bars/nightlife. Otherwise it's perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

Great management

I could not get an early reservation for Jeff Rubys, but the hotel helped me move the reservation so we could eat at the time we desired
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really clean and I enjoy looking at the history of the hotel and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

R DANIEL, Poulsbo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic hotel with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Anatoliy

Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel is fine. It was prepaid, but for some reason I was asked to sign a paper suggesting that room charges are my responsibility.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved The Brown Hotel! It was beautiful and a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Damarias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Historical Treasure

Wonderful beautiful and historical property. Entire staff were very helpful, friendly, and courteous. Drinks and food were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omayra

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an incredibly beautiful hotel. It’s kind of a slightly sketchy area of downtown, but the historic grandeur of the hotel more than makes up for it. We really enjoyed our stay, especially hanging out with a drink at the bar, watching everyone go by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, well kept older hotel. Huge rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Love the history of the place but rooms are dated and tired. Old TV, can't even stream which is a joke these days.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANAK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Brown Hotel is my favorite place to stay in Louisville. My girlfriend and I stay there at least once a month. I love every aspect of this hotel except for the way I was treated both times at the lobby bar. Both bartenders on the last two occasions were extremely rude to me and my girlfriend. We just wanted a few drinks and some dessert. The waiter after ignoring us for over a half an hour came over telling us that the kitchen was closed. After talking to the manager, he informed me it was 12 and not 11 like I was previously told.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025