The Louisville center is approximately the area of KFC YUM Center and the area of Actors Theatre.
Louisville's climate is humid and subtropical. As such winters are relatively mild, with average lows of 27F (-3C) and average highs of 43F (6C) in January β the city's coldest month. Summers are quite humid, with average highs of 90F (33C) and lows of 70F (21C) in the peak of summer β July. As such, the shoulder seasons of spring (March β May) and autumn (late September β early December) are the optimal times to visit Louisville. The temperatures will be pleasant and the humidity relatively low, optimal conditions for exploring historic downtown by foot or a lazy Sunday stroll along the Ohio River.
Many hotels throughout the Louisville metro area participate in the discount programs that savvy travelers frequently use. The AAA discount is the most widely accepted program in the city, with the vast majority of the national and international chains offering discounts for AAA members. Make sure to note/select the AAA discount when booking and bring your discount card with you β you'll need to present it upon checking in to secure the special rate. If you're an AAA member, look out for hotels like Four Points by Sheraton, Quality Inn, Super 8, Days Inn, Fairfield Inn, Clarion Inn and any of the Marriott hotels. For senior citizens (members of AARP, etc.) many of the Marriott hotels offer discounts. Best Western seems to be the place to go for advertised Military rates. However, it is a little known secret that many hotels will give military members a special discount if they are in uniform when checking in (just like airlines allow uniform military access to airport lounges and priority boarding, regardless of their ticket status). If you're traveling in a group, the chain hotels tend to have the best group rates, especially if traveling in the off-seasons (late autumn, winter β except Christmas β and early spring).
For business travelers requiring accommodation near the airport, there are many options near Louisville International Airport. Nearly all of the large chains have an airport location, ranging from budget options like Super 8 and Howard Johnson to upper mid-range hotels such as Courtyard by Marriott and Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport. For business travelers who have a little time to kill, the metro area offers up a number of attractions that can be taken in within just a few hours. Take a stroll along the Belvedere Plaza β a public space along the Ohio River, with many dining options nearby. See a show at the Actors Theatre, one of America's premiere independent, non-profit acting troupes with an Tony award to its credit and an international reputation (1,500 performances in 15 countries since 1980). Finally, if you need a little more action in your life or would rather see a concert, head over to the KFC Yum Center, home to the University of Louisville's basketball teams and a regular US tour stop for major recording artists.
Louisville is perhaps ingrained to the national consciousness because of its sole multimillion dollar state development, the premier Kentucky Derby. Situated across the Ohio River, Louisville attracts most of its visitors - half a million of which - during May. The well-diversified and cosmopolitan industrial city still has some of the traces of the first French settlers who traveled upriver from neighboring New Orleans. Louisville is still decidedly French, as it produces at least one-third of the United States' bourbon. Tourists in the city will find a lot of Confederate statues, a sign that Louisville is a perfect place to invest a Southern business. The city boasts of an intricate network of parks, countless city-wide festivals, and an energetic arts scene. The network of recreational facilities bolstered Muhammad Ali to great heights, as Chickasaw Park saw his daily struggles of early-morning training. Riverfront Plaza, the final lunge of downtown Louisville, serves as an excellent observation and sight-seeing point for the scenic Falls of the Ohio on the opposite bank. Apart from the plaza, the Louisville Slugger Museum fascinates even non-baseball fans, as tours usually end with visitors having miniature bats of their own.
Just like him, Louisville is also a city larger-than-life. In today's time this city has earned popularity from the University of Louisville and Louisville cathedral athletic team. Despite of being little populous, Louisville metro city has maintained its green belt reserves quite successfully. It is evident through the fact that it has more than 13,000 acres in covering parks. The Louisville waterfront park located on the bank of river Ohio featuring wide open space is no less than a treat for its visitor's eyes. There are more wildlife reserves and waterfall parks to visit in Louisville city. Beside this organization of numerous festivals and events in city is something which works as magnet for its tourists.
Breckinridge Inn is a suburban cheap hotel in Louisville located just few miles away from University of Louisville and Papa John Cardinal Stadium. It provides comfortable stay with free continental breakfast and Wi-Fi service to its guests. Galt House Hotel is another Louisville hotel in the budget category which is very near to Muhammad Ali center in downtown Louisville. It is surrounded with city's best museum and theaters, such as Actor Theater of Louisville and Louisville Slugger Museum. Super 8 Louisville and Econo Lodge Downtown are two other options worth going for if one's traveling to the city on a tight budget.
Among the luxury hotels in Louisville, 21c Museum Hotel Louisville is the top rated place in the city. It also doubles up as an art museum and is just 3 minutes walk away from Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Hyatt Regency Louisville is another option worth going for as it provides great packages to both its individual and corporate clients without compromising the standards of its services. It is just 10 minutes walk away from Muhammad Ali Center. The Brown Hotel and Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel are other two hotels in Louisville which provide its clients with the best there is to offer in hospitality industry.
Louisville city has many attractions for tourists which are worth the visit and time. It has streets where many good restaurants and stores are located and is thronged by people throughout day and night. Its Kentucky Derby Museum is horse racing museum which provides a peek into the state's famed horse racing history. Louisville Slugger Museum is another top attraction for tourists in the city. Muhammad Ali Museum pays tribute to the city's most famous and iconic person, boxer Muhammad Ali. For those seeking peace and joy at the same time can go for a ride on the Belle of Louisville boat. It is the oldest operating steamboat in the country and a major historical landmark of the city, which is very famous at the same time.
Below are reviews of the city of Louisville, KY from an actual visitor's perspective.
A beautiful area with many nice places to eat after a long day at the shows.
Biscuit Belly was thoroughly amazing. So simple but done so very well!
Didn't get to see city. There for volleyball tournament.
A good selections of activities to choose from.
Like home!
Love that the hotel is so close to the Convention Center for events. Makes going to and from easy.
Safe. Beautiful. Easy to get around. Lots to do. Great art, food, entertainment, distillery tours and local shopping
Visited the Troll Pub and Underground Caverns.
Fun bars!
The close proximity to restaurants from the Convention Center.
The close proximity to restaurants and Convention Center.
Nice neighborhoods and entertainment!
Great restaurants nearby.
Cody Clark, magician. What a great show to end the year with!
The location is great for shopping!
I love the whole atmosphere and so many things to do!
Lights Under Louisville. Slugger Museum. Bourbon Museum. Cheesecake Factory.
Restaurants are nearby.
Louisville is a BEAUTIFUL city with amazing restaurants and running trails!
EP State Park
Great!
Will visit again!
Fun restaurants downtown!
The hotel personnel was very friendly and room comfortable and clean. My family lives there. Lots to do and see.
A lot of things were within walking distance and the old building were beautiful!
A lot of things were in walking distance and the old buildings were beautiful!
Halloween events!
A very interesting city with most attractions being in the downtown core. The hotel is a 10-20 minute walk away from anything downtown.
The Louisville Slugger Museum was really neat!
Food options!
Convenient location for the festival at Expo Fairgrounds.
The Bourbon & Beyond Festival was amazing! I would highly recommend attending and spring for the Mint VIP tickets...so worth it!
Bourbon!
Nice hospitals. Daughter had to have surgery that was the reason for the stay!
Loved the river views and riding north on River Road. The River Road Restaurant was exquisite and very near our hotel. Drove through U of L and were very impressed. Loved the Botanical Garden under development about a mile south of hotel!
Easy to navigate. Large city roads. Lots to do. The river is beautiful.
Nice hotel.
Clean!
The MEPS Center was the reason we were there. Domino's has good had fast delivery with accurate food.
I loved the convention center. I also enjoyed the variety of places to eat.
We visited the zoo, KY Kingdom and Hurricane Bay; all were great attractions.
I like the museums and the fact that the hotel is centrally located around the restaurants, shops, historic sites, etc. Louisville was cool and we enjoyed the Muhammed Ali Center along with the Science center.
4th Street Live was a great place to hang out and there are plenty of places to eat.
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly. Friendly
We loved being in the heart of downtown Louisville and being able to walk to many of the venues we visited. We enjoyed the Churchill Downs tour and the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum.
I was mostly busy at the conference but the river was memorable.
We only got to experience the downtown area but it was very nice.
I'm only in town for surgery. Arrived late and came to hospital early. Didn't really see much of the city
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Lynn Family Arena
Hotel is in a good location to restaurants and Kentucky Kingdom.
Kentucky Kingdom was a lot of fun. The Kentucky International Convention Center was one of the best places I've seen a conference hosted.
Went to the Lou City soccer game. Love the nightlights of the city.
We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and watching all the activity on the river.
Went to the Lou City soccer game. Love the night lights of the city.
Brazeiros restaurant and Howl-at-the Moon bar were excellent. Great malls.
Louisville Bat Museum
Loved Louisville, great city, variety of food places and entertainment.
Outstanding people and culture!
The hotel was clean, and the room were clean and comfortable. Fourth street Live was all we needed. Everything was on this strip π₯π₯π₯π₯π―π―π―π―
Kentucky Derby
Went for the derby a yearly event for the past two decades. Will make sure room was very clean and niceverine I know including all my employees' friends and family stay away from any red roof affiliated hotel.
Kentucky Derby Museum.
Easy walk to attractions.
Easy walk to attractions!
Nice to be close to the Kentucky Derby which was why we stayed at this hotel.
The people in Louisville are really nice! The country side just outside the city is absolutely beautiful! We love it so much that we are making Louisville our home!
Near Bob Evans restaurant. Great food and service.
Large variety of eating and shopping places and sports centers.
Visited the Truck Show.
I went for the MATS Truck Show and enjoyed myself as always.
Nice area with a lot to do!
Everywhere we went everyone was nice and pleasant. Was there for a school event and decided to spend the night.
The rooms were very clean, and the bed was comfortable. Downtown has done a good job of making itself vibrant, with food, museums, and sights.
I saw very little of the city, just the fairgrounds.
It was awesome and we will be back for sure
Comfortable, Excellent facility, Helpful staff, Clean! Friendly
Room was spacious and comfortable! Staff was super friendly and helpful! My volleyball teams came to Louisville for a tournament. We had some time to spare so we went to The Four Bridges! A free and absolutely beautiful bridge views and playground park. The girls loved walking across the bridge from KY to IN. They loved standing in two states at once. (Bridge isn't that long) lol.
My volleyball teams came to Louisville for a tournament. We had some time to spare so we went to The Four Bridges! A free and absolutely beautiful bridge view and playground park. The girls loved walking across the bridge from KY to IN. They loved standing in two states at once (bridge isn't that long) lol.
We found the "Thomas Merton quote" on Fourth and what is now Ali Blvd.
The fishing was good!
The farm show and tractor pulls were great.
Room was clean, service was exceptional!
We were there for the Farm Machinery Show and it was about 10-15 min. from the hotel.
We went for the farm show and it was perfect!
Antique stores!
I went to a few antique malls and enjoyed finding some treasures. It was nice to have restaurants near the hotel especially the Mexican restaurant. Also the hotel was extremely convenient to the interstate.
Louisville has a wide variety of neighborhoods, many of which date back decades in architecture and "feel." Everyone you meet is friendly and helpful. It is a fascinating city!
Near airport, quiet neighborhood.
Hotel is in proximity to Muhammad Ali Center, ABF and excellent non chain restaurants. Beautiful downtown area!
Did not go out of hotel.
I was there for airport.
The places to eat! Beautiful city
Didn't get to see much of the city itself but I loved the Expo Center.
Visited the Muhammad Ali Museum.
Great art at the Speed Art Museum. Local bridge club close by is welcoming and clean rooms and very friendly, welcoming staff.
The Louisville Baseball Factory & Museum was great!
The city of Louisville was fabulous. The Mohammed Ali Center was spectacular.