Top Hotels in Kentucky
- 1. Aloft Louisville Downtown
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Paducah
- 3. The Galt House Hotel
- 4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown
- 5. Hampton Inn & Suites Newport / Cincinnati
- 6. Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green, KY
- 7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
- 8. Drury Inn Paducah
- 9. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
- 10. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville
Top Things to do in Kentucky
Top 10 hotels in Kentucky, United States
Famous for Bourbon Country and horse farms, civil war battlefields and beautiful natural parks, Kentucky offers a delightful mix of experiences. You might begin in Lexington, where the 1200-acre Kentucky Horse Park is a popular attraction. The university adds exciting sports, impressive art and a vibrant student/professor population to the city. Louisville is similar, where renowned Churchill Downs hosts the annual Kentucky Derby and the Belle of Louisville, the nation’s oldest steam-driven river paddlewheeler, hosts enchanting lunch and dinner cruises along the beautiful Ohio River. Next, head south to visit Mammoth Cave National Park for a day of touring the cave (the world’s longest known cave), hiking and canoeing on the Green River. Paducah, Berea, Bowling Green – so many places to explore and enjoy!
Things to do in Kentucky
1. Aloft Louisville Downtown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 741 reviews
At Aloft Louisville Downtown, you'll enjoy being on the historic and revitalized, Whiskey Row, enabling unparalleled access to several of the city's most prominent destinations, such as Fourth Street Live! and the Kentucky International Convention Center. For those with busy schedules, grab an on-the-go snack from Re:fuel by Aloft, our 24-hour pantry. You can always stay connected, thanks to our free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Breeze into one of our spacious rooms, featuring modern designs, pillowtop mattresses, mini-refrigerators and ergonomic workstations. Our plug-and-play connectivity station charges all of your electronics and links to the TV, maximizing work and play. Host an inspiring meeting or a vibrant soiree in our event rooms. Whatever the reason for your travels, Aloft Louisville Downtown provides an uplifting and thoughtful space designed to allow freedom and creativity to flourish.
Charged double and housekeeping barged in with a Do Not Disturb sign on the door during a late checkout
Reviewed By KJLD612We stayed here for two nights. Overall, it was a comfortable place for a short stay. The hotel decor is modern, the room was clean upon arrival, the AC worked well, hot water and shower pressure were great, and the downtown location was convenient. Two complaints: 1. This one is minor. We were charged twice, but we understand mistakes happen. They apologized, and it's likely an easy fix. Hopefully it'll be settled and our credit card will be refunded within a few days. 2. My spouse is a platinum Marriott member eligible for perks such as late checkout. We requested a late checkout for our day of departure with the front desk staff, but somehow this didn't get communicated to the housekeeping staff. We had the Do Not Disturb sign on the door. My spouse was in the bathroom, and I was in the middle of changing clothes when a maid knocked on the door and quickly entered before I had a chance to answer it! I explained we requested a late checkout, but there seemed to be a language barrier so at first she misunderstand and stood there nodding her head and saying yes, we needed to checkout. This is the second Marriott property this has happened to us at recently, and I cannot for the life of me understand why this isn't an easy communication and top priority to double check before entering since it violated our privacy. Not cool.
2. Drury Inn & Suites Paducah
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 492 reviews
Travel Happy® with Drury Hotels. You have enough to worry about while you're traveling. Let us take a few things off your plate, so you can focus on the good stuff. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, dinnertime snacks, soft drinks, popcorn, business center, workout facilities and more - we've got you covered! A microwave and refrigerator can be found in all rooms. Drury Hotels is 100 percent family-owned and operated. At every one of our 150+ locations, you'll consistently experience rooms with crisp sheets, fine linens and cozy surroundings to ensure a good night's sleep.
Not worth the price
Reviewed By studylyillinoisThis has been a stop for us on many, many trips. But this hotel is sadly showing it's age and they want over $150/night for an average at best room. It's just time to reinvest some of that money into carpet upgrades and better furniture. For this much money we'll find a better place next time through Paducah. Had a one bedroom suite, where the bed was next to the door to the hallway, and I mean next to the door. I felt like we were sleeping out in the hallway!!
3. The Galt House Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6191 reviews
Welcome to The Galt House Hotel also known as Legendary Louisville®. No other hotel can grant guests access to Louisville like we can. The Galt House Hotel is the most sought after hotel in downtown Louisville and a key part of many of the city’s traditions as the Official Host Hotel of the Kentucky Derby and Home to the Command Center for Thunder Over Louisville, the nation’s largest fireworks show. As Louisville’s Only Waterfront Hotel™, The Galt House Hotel is quite simply the best place to experience Derby City, authentically. Your stay is accompanied by views of the Ohio River, and its seven bars and restaurants including Walker’s Exchange, a Kentucky Brasserie; Swizzle Dinner & Drinks, a sexy, swanky, social experience with swirling rooms, perched 25 floors above Louisville; and two original founding members of the Urban Bourbon Trail, Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar and Down One Bourbon Bar. The hotel is centrally located to all that Louisville is known for including 4th Street Live, the museum district, the Urban Bourbon Trail, and nearby Louisville International Airport (SDF). Known as the city centerpiece of Louisville, The Galt House Hotel embodies the excitement and energy surging through town.
Perfect location
Reviewed By ColeridgeBulldawgCan’t speak to price as my company paid for it but the location is perfect to explore downtown Louisville. Rooms are very nice. I especially loved the gym on the top floor with tons of machines and sweeping views of the river and skyline. Definitely recommend
4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1725 reviews
Enjoy a warm welcome, chic urban design and a convenient downtown location, just moments from exciting shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities when you stay at Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown. Set in an historic building, this contemporary, boutique-like hotel is adjacent to the Fourth St. Live! entertainment district and is just blocks from Louisville, KY, attractions including Whisky Row, Museum Row, the KFC Yum! Center, the Mohammed Ali Museum and the Kentucky Center for Arts. Unwind in the separate sitting area of a chic, spacious suite, and browse channels on the large, flat-screen TV. Stay connected at the desk with complimentary WiFi. Buy snacks and drinks in the onsite Suite Shop, bound for your in-room refrigerator or microwave. Enjoy a restful night's sleep in the luxurious bed, before waking to a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet. After a busy day, savor complimentary snacks and drinks* at our Evening Reception.
Homeless Issue
Reviewed By Mobile09263570027The hotel was nice and quiet as usual for Embassy but it is situated in not great area downtown chaos and homelessness. Felt totally unsafe to go past valet as a group of them constantly asking for anything and following you. Even one hit a patron of hotel for no reason. All staff could do was laugh. Then 4th street live down the block a joke, everything closing down and seemed dirty. Seems like another San Francisco soon.
5. Hampton Inn & Suites Newport / Cincinnati
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 770 reviews
The Hampton Inn and Suites Newport is conveniently located between I-75, I-71, I-471 and I-275 and within walking distance to major entertainment venues, restaurants, BB Riverboats, Great American Ballpark (Home of the Cincinnati Reds), Paul Brown Stadium (Home of the Cincinnati Bengals) and Heritage Bank Arena (music and event venue). With 122 rooms offering the best in comfort, our 3 time award winning hotel is a destination of relaxation, fun, family/couples friendly home-away-from-home during any guest stay.
Taken care of
Reviewed By Y7606WNrichardbGreat location, a short walk to the Great American Ballpark. Staff was friendly. There was an issue with our room, the carpet was wet. Apparently it was recently steam-cleaned. We were given another room without an issue.
6. Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green, KY
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 676 reviews
Travel Happy® with Drury Hotels. You have enough to worry about while you're traveling. Let us take a few things off your plate, so you can focus on the good stuff. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, dinnertime snacks, soft drinks, popcorn, business center, workout facilities and more - we've got you covered! A microwave and refrigerator can be found in all rooms. Drury Hotels is 100 percent family-owned and operated. At every one of our 150+ locations, you'll consistently experience rooms with crisp sheets, fine linens and cozy surroundings to ensure a good night's sleep.
Nice
Reviewed By POR091119We stayed here while visiting family in BG. It's nice and clean. The AC worked great in the room! The hot breakfast was good. Lots and lots of restaurants and shops nearby! It's right off the interstate. The National Cornette Museum is like 6 miles away too. Comfy beds too!
7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1136 reviews
If you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel in Lexington, look no further than La Quinta Inn & Suites Lexington South / Hamburg. For those interested in checking out Boone Station State Historic Site (1.6 mi) while visiting Lexington, La Quinta Inn & Suites Lexington South / Hamburg is a short distance away. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and you can stay connected during your stay at LaQuinta Inn & Suites Lexington/South offers guests free wifi. The hotel features a 24 hour front desk and a convenience store. Plus, LaQuinta Inn & Suites offers a pool, fitness center and free breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. When you're feeling hungry, you can check out Bennigan's (0.2 mi), which is within walking distance of La Quinta Inn Lexington South Hotel. If you are interested in exploring Lexington, check out one of the historic sites, such as Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate, Mary Todd Lincoln House, and Waveland State Historic Site. The staff at La Quinta Inn & Suites Lexington South / Hamburg looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
Bad
Reviewed By reneedavidson101The pool was closed. The first night we were told a kid pooped in the pool. The next day they said they didn’t have a key. Floors in room were dirty. Staff never available! Not enough pillows in the room.
8. Drury Inn Paducah
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 506 reviews
Travel Happy® with Drury Hotels. You have enough to worry about while you're traveling. Let us take a few things off your plate, so you can focus on the good stuff. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, dinnertime snacks, soft drinks, popcorn, business center, workout facilities and more - we've got you covered! A microwave and refrigerator can be found in all rooms. Drury Hotels is 100 percent family-owned and operated. At every one of our 150+ locations, you'll consistently experience rooms with crisp sheets, fine linens and cozy surroundings to ensure a good night's sleep.
Drury Inn
Reviewed By janpaschallThis was a great Hotel room was clean Slept really good comfortable bed. Breakfast and dinner very good food. staff was incredible they made me feel like family staying at the Drury. Tommy the person working the desk was able to Get me a handicap room that I needed. And there were two assistant managers that helped me check out Amina also Assistant manager Erika the help she gave me I would definitely stay in this hotel.
9. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1168 reviews
Welcome to the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport. We're the preferred choice among full service, airport corridor hotels for business, leisure and convention guests. Our Louisville, Kentucky hotel is centrally located off I-65, 1 mile from I-264 and just 1.5 miles to Louisville International Airport. Local attractions are easily accessible from our convenient location. We're adjacent to Kentucky Exhibition Center/at Gate 4. Kentucky Kingdom, historic Churchill Downs, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Jim Patterson Stadium and Kentucky Derby Museum are all less than one mile away. Visit the University of Louisville campus, just 1.5 miles away or experience downtown Louisville, only 8 miles from our hotel. The Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport hotel offers 208 comfortably appointed guest rooms. Options include standard kings, standard doubles, executive kings, double suites and king suites.
I will stay again
Reviewed By KKJACKSThe location was easily accessible to I65 as well as I264, very convenient for my work commute. Very accommodating check-in process and they were able to upgrade my room for my Hilton honors status. I enjoyed the 1 bedroom king room, room 828. Space to spread out was appreciated, even though I was traveling alone. The hotel was clean in all areas, although the carpeting is dark and looking rather worn. The hallways to the rooms also seemed compact and dark. The room itself was fine. I was most impressed that the property has sufficient water pressure, even on the top/8th floor! I hope if they do a remodel they do NOT switch to low-flow and low pressure sink or shower faucets. (Many Hamptons have switched to those styles, much to their detriment. I’m not a fan of form over function!) I had a few issues, but they were resolved with care and timeliness. My room only had 1 regular shirt hanger, and 2 pants hangers. As I left for the evening, I requested a few extra hangers and they were waiting for me upon my return that evening. Alex knew right where the afternoon shift had left them and quickly delivered my extra hangers and also provided me an extra sheet. The AC unit in the room (central AC) was making a high-pitched squeaking noise, beyond the typical loud unit sounds found in most hotel rooms. I made a call down that first night and Alex was very willing to relocate my room, but I was hesitant as I appreciated the location of my room and had already settled in for the night. He could hear the sound over the phone and said it definitely wasn’t “normal.” I wore my earplugs and chilled the room as cold as I could get it before turning off the AC for the night. The next morning mentioned it to the front desk and upon returning that evening the AC issue was resolved no issue. I’m glad I didn’t have to move all my stuff, but admittedly did NOT sleep well that first night. I did notice some noise from the UPS large jets at the airport, but it was handled with either earplugs or being exhausted enough to not notice. I used the treadmill once (good condition) but did not take any meals in the downstairs grill. Many evenings there was plenty of guests taking advantage of the on-site dining room, so it must have done the job. There was somewhat of a dank, musty type smell in the entry-way and lobby area. It smelled a bit old, so perhaps they need to clean carpets or consider very light air freshners. I will certainly choose this location again for future work travel in the Louisville area.
10. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1897 reviews
The first museum hotel Nestled in downtown Louisville on historic West Main Street, along Museum Row, 21c Museum Hotel is a multi-venue contemporary art museum, an award-winning 91-room boutique hotel, and home to acclaimed Proof on Main restaurant, led by executive chef Jonathan Searle. Voted #1 Hotel in the South and #6 in the USA by Conde Nast Traveler 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. Stay with us and the iconic Red Penguin. The world has changed over the last several months and here at 21c, we have made some changes too. One thing remains constant. Our top priority is the safety and wellness of our teammates and guests. Our website has everything you need to know to return to travel with 21c. We can't wait to welcome you back to Proof on Main and 21c Louisville!
Interesting Hotel
Reviewed By Cindy NInteresting art and decor. Rooms Spacious, no housekeeping offered, beds fine, pillows just AWFUL. Service perfunctory, waitstaff in lounge-efficient. Just ate a quick breakfast which was fine. We really didn’t stay in hotel much as we were doing Bourbon Trail, but not sure we’d stay again.
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