Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only hotel near Kentucky Exposition Center

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
3 bars/lounges
Exterior
3 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213
  • Louisville Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Louisville Mega Cavern
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Louisville

Near the airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Louisville hotel, you'll find Kentucky Exposition Center and Louisville Zoo. Louisville Mega Cavern and Highland Festival Grounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Louisville Zoo - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • University of Louisville - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Derby City Gaming - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hometown Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4-star adults-only hotel near Kentucky Exposition Center
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and an ATM. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Louisville hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property offers 123 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (38 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

This property has a gaming floor onsite with 1,300 gaming machines.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Derby City Gaming Hotel
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property to the airport?

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property is 3.5 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 Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property on May 7, 2025 start from $149.0, 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 Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property .

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property , but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 15 per person.

Is there a casino at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property have a pool?

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property does not have a pool.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property to downtown Louisville?

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property is 5.4 mi away from Louisville.

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 922 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1153 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This looked like a new hotel with a casino in the lobby. Really didn't have to leave to have a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

8/10 Good

Kayla

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

Beautifyl comfortable stay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, Sun River Terrace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time in this place and I loved it !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shontae

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay at
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niurka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Nice

Rooms were very clean, quiet & up to date. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sports book
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remarkably clean and staff was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with casino.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shontae

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert Casey

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was unfortunately not a good experience. The hotel room was nice and beautiful however the facilities were bare minimum inaccessible the staff was rude the food was an edible and when we tried to take the food back they wouldn't give us our money back offered us comp cards for the food however we had no intention of returning so we just lost the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna, Lexington

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kortnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were very big and very beautiful special attention to detail. The hotel was very clean and nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautifully decorated. The bed was super comfy good water pressure in the shower. We enjoyed that the casino was non smoking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time staying here. Room was absolutely beautiful. The service from frontvdesk was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is immaculate highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025