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Kentucky Style Meets Southern Splendor

Louisville's Landmark Hotel

An iconic destination inextricably woven into the fabric of the city, The Brown Hotel is opulent yet approachable – like a fine Kentucky bourbon that never overwhelms you with its history but instead entertains you with a lifetime of colorful stories.

Behind its striking Georgian-Revival façade is a blend of Old World elegance and modern-day comfort, a place where generations of Louisville’s finest have celebrated weddings and anniversaries, and corporate meeting planners have discovered unerring style and sophistication. Having now passed its centennial, The Brown Hotel reflects the rich heritage and Southern gentility that have made Louisville a hot spot for bluegrass enthusiasts, bourbon drinkers, equestrians and Derby Day revelers.

Take a Tour Celebrating 100 Years

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Awards + Accolades
Tripadvisor

Travelers’ Choice Award Winner
2023

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Open Table
The English Grill | Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America

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MSN
Brown Hotel Lobby Bar – Top 15 Bars in the World 2020

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Historic Hotels of America
Best (200‑400 Room) 

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Travel + Leisure
Top 500 Best Hotels in the World

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Traveler
#1 Hotel in Kentucky 2021 
#1 Hotel in the South 2021 

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Southern Living
#1 Hotel in Kentucky 2020 & 2019
#8 Hotel in the South 2020 & 2019

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Why It’s Better At The Brown

The Sky’s The Limit

With painstaking attention to detail, The Brown Hotel has beautifully restored the Rooftop Garden to its original splendor. Ideally suited for weddings, receptions, banquets, and outdoor events of every kind, this knock-out space features some of the best skyline views in Louisville.

The Brown Hotel Has Never Looked Brighter

Experience genteel Southern hospitality in setting of historic grandeur. Updated guestrooms feature fresh new furnishings and all the high-tech must-haves, including complimentary high-speed Internet access.

We’re At Your Service

Whether you need a lift from the airport or a quick ride around town, we offer a complimentary shuttle to/from SDF 24 hours a day, plus complimentary transportation on request to downtown businesses and attractions, based on availability.

The Hot Brown Was Born Here

Dreamed up in the 1920s by Chef Fred Schmidt, the Hot Brown is a Louisville culinary tradition. This open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon and a delicate Mornay sauce, created to satisfy the early morning cravings of the hotel’s Roaring Twenties dinner dance guests, has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal, and countless cookbooks.

Our Lobby Bar and Grill Is A Louisville Hotspot

The Lobby Bar and Grill achieves that often elusive blend of contemporary style and Old World opulence. This spectacularly beautiful space is refreshingly unstuffy, thanks to bourbon flights, friendly bartenders and a colorful cadre of Louisville merrymakers. Drop by anytime after 4pm.

The Sky’s The Limit
The Brown Hotel Has Never Looked Brighter
We’re At Your Service
The Hot Brown Was Born Here
Our Lobby Bar and Grill Is A Louisville Hotspot
Holidays At The Brown
Holidays At The Brown
Holidays At The Brown

Holidays At The Brown

Step into a magical wonderland this holiday season at The Brown Hotel. Let our landmark property, steeped in elegance, enchant you and your guests with its warm glow of historic chandeliers, as delicate ornaments reflect twinkling lights from our festive displays. Lose yourself in the allure of old world charm and extravagance as you indulge in our award-winning restaurants, savoring the mouthwatering taste of our world-renowned Hot Brown entrée. Let our dedicated team help you ring in a new year of style and sophistication with your loved ones or clients in a setting that will create memories to last a lifetime.

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Dining

From premier fine dining in The Lobby Bar & Grill to the light and airy elegance of J. Graham’s Café, The Brown Hotel is a culinary landmark.

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Meetings

With 17 flexible meeting spaces and the city's most experienced event planners, The Brown Hotel is Louisville's favorite location for board meetings and corporate functions.

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Weddings

The Brown Hotel provides the most comprehensive event planning in Louisville, resulting in events long remembered for their unrivaled elegance and sophistication.

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Nearby attractions

Evan Williams Bourbon Experience

0.9 Miles

7 Minutes

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Louisville Visitors Info Center

0.9 Miles

5 Minutes

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Waterfront Park

1.5 Miles

8 Minutes

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The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

1 Mile

6 Minutes

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mapThe Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
  • It was immensely refreshing to be surrounded by a staff that is attentive and cares. Every employee we talked with spoke of their love of their job. Truly a wonderful experience
    - pcf97 - TripAdvisor
  • The rooms are always nice and the king bed is super comfortable. Both rooms I’ve had has been spacious and well furnished. The club lounge is nice and is always good for some coffee. You will not be sorry if you stay at the Brown.
    - Julian A - TripAdvisor
  • This hotel is absolutely historic in feel, but has all of the important updates you want from a modern hotel. The rooms were spacious and strongly updated with comfortable beds and a great level of quietness. I would highly recommend this hotel.
    - 75travelfan, Indianapolis, IN - TripAdvisor
  • There's a lot of history here in Louisville and you can feel it. The rooms are good sized, but also had that classic historic feel from the bedding to the decor. If you stay here you HAVE to try the Hot Brown which was invented at this hotel.
    - DA310, Los Angeles, CA - TripAdvisor
  • By far this is a "must" hotel to stay at during your travels. We stayed at a competitor earlier in the week and were truly disappointed! Lesson learned; when traveling through Louisville we will only stay here. Thank you once again for an amazing stay! You have made life long patrons out of us!
    - Deanfam4, Buckhannon, WV - TripAdvisor
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Give Glamorously

Treat someone special to a gift card from The Brown Hotel. Accepted at J. Graham's Café, the Lobby Bar & Grill, the Shop at The Brown Hotel and for overnight stays, a gift card for The Brown Hotel never fails to surprise and delight. 

Please note when ordering online, we will process the gift card within 72 hours of your purchase.

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