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The Brown Hotel

Louisville , 335 West Broadway (Show on Map)

8.6

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsThe Brown Hotel in Louisville is a stunning and historic five-star hotel that offers exceptional facilities and services. The hotel is situated in the heart of Louisville, making it easy to walk to many restaurants and attractions. Guests appreciate the good central location throughout Louisville, making it easy to walk to many restaurants and whiskey row. The hotel offers a phenomenal breakfast experience with a delicious brunch buffet featuring many items such as yogurt parfaits and the famous Hot Brown sandwich. The dinner service is also amazing with signature dishes like the Hot Brown and Derby Pie. The hotel boasts antique decor and classic historical architecture that is sure to impress. The staff is exceptional with many guests praising their professionalism, politeness and accommodating nature. The hotel's cleanliness is also highly praised with guests describing every space as very clean, well-kept and with excellent housekeeping services. The Brown Hotel is a beautiful hotel that is a good choice for those looking for a clean and comfortable stay in a beautiful setting.
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Room Types

Classic Queen Room This room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, and a work desk.

Deluxe King Room This room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, and a work desk.

Club Queen Room This room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, and a work desk. This room is located on the private club level floor of the hotel. The Club offers a private lounge with complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres.

Club Deluxe King Room This room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, and a work desk. This room is located on the private club level floor of the hotel. The Club offers a private lounge with complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres.

Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds This room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, and a work desk.

Luxury King Room This room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, and a work desk.

Luxury Double Room This room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, and a work desk.

Club Deluxe Two Double Beds This double room has a seating area and air conditioning. This room is located on the private club level floor of the hotel. The Club offers a private lounge with complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres.

Double Room The double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a wardrobe, heating and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.6

Very Good

Location

The Brown Hotel is situated in the heart of Louisville within walking distance to downtown sites and the lively 4th Street Live area. The location is perfect for those attending concerts at the Louisville Palace or looking for convenient parking. The friendly staff and beautiful lobby contribute to the fun and pleasant atmosphere of the cool historic hotel. Guests appreciate the good central location throughout Louisville, making it easy to walk to many restaurants and whiskey row. The hotel is also located away from the partying part of town, allowing guests to accrue quite a few steps while enjoying the convenience of walking to all the attractions. With its excellent location and valet service, The Brown Hotel is a great choice for those looking to walk to everything downtown.

Breakfast

The Brown Hotel offers a phenomenal breakfast experience with a delicious brunch buffet featuring many items such as yogurt parfaits and the famous Hot Brown sandwich. The breakfast service is amazing and guests rave about the excellent brunch and the fantastic lobby. Even the food for dinner receives high praise. The Hot Brown sandwich and Derby Pie are not to be missed! While some guests were disappointed that there was no coffee available in the lobby or that the paid Club Floor amenities were not available due to staffing, the great value, excellent bar and vibe and very good breakfast make up for it. While some guests found the limited options and high prices for breakfast to be a little much, many others enjoyed the excellent breakfast and elegant atmosphere. Overall, The Brown Hotel offers a breakfast experience that can't be missed with signature dishes like the Brown and an excellent brunch.

Dinner

If you're looking for a hotel with great dining options, The Brown Hotel is the perfect choice. Guests have consistently praised the food, especially the Hot Brown and Derby Pie. The restaurant with piano is a lovely touch and the amenities also include a bar and shop. Cocktailing at the Lobby Bar is a must-do for a relaxing evening. While some reviewers mentioned limited menu options or cold food, the majority speak highly of the "excellent" cuisine. One group had a less-than-stellar experience with a rude hostess, but overall guests are pleased with the quality of dining at The Brown Hotel.

Rooms

The Brown Hotel boasts a lovely, elegant and historic architecture. The lobby is beautiful and the staff are attentive and friendly. The rooms, though spacious, were described as dated and in need of refreshing with worn-out beds, old carpets and dusty furniture. Some guests reported issues with heating, cleanliness and musty smells. Despite this, there were still some positive reviews of clean and spacious rooms. The furnishings were described as historic and beautiful yet comfortable and some guests appreciated the large closets and shower doorways that swung out. While some rooms lacked modern updates, others were described as modern and well-kept. The beds and linens were a mixed bag with some guests finding them very comfortable while others found them uncomfortable. Overall, the Brown Hotel is a beautiful hotel with both positive and negative aspects to its rooms.

Beds

If you're looking for a hotel with comfortable beds, The Brown Hotel is a great choice. Many guests have praised the beds as extremely comfortable and the best ever. The rooms are also noted to be quiet and clean. However, some guests have mentioned that the beds are too soft or not to their liking with a few experiencing uncomfortable mattresses or worn-out beds that need to be replaced. Additionally, some rooms are in need of updates including new mattresses and fitted sheets. Despite these minor issues, guests still appreciate the beauty and cleanliness of the building and find the beds to be generally comfy. Overall, the hotel appears to strive for high-end standards of comfort in their beds with some minor improvements needed here and there.

Cleanliness

The Brown Hotel is a beautiful hotel with a friendly staff and inviting lobby. Despite some comments about bathrooms needing more attention from housekeeping, most guests praised the hotel's cleanliness, describing every space as very clean, well kept and with excellent housekeeping services. Guests particularly appreciated the clean and comfortable rooms, although some reported issues with musty smells and signs of wear. While there were occasional reports of dirty spots or lack of cleanliness in certain areas of the hotel, most guests had no negative comments related to cleanliness. The hotel's location was also praised and guests often mentioned the helpful history and recommendations provided by the staff. Overall, the Brown Hotel appears to be a large and nice hotel that is a good choice for those looking for a clean and comfortable stay in a beautiful setting.

Staff

The Brown Hotel boasts an exceptional team of personnel who are incredibly professional, polite and accommodating. Guests are quick to praise the exceptional and friendly service of the staff, who are always willing to go out of their way to ensure guests have an exceptional stay. From kind and helpful front desk staff to attentive valets, the service is impeccable. Even the bartenders are super friendly and knowledgeable about the hotel's history and the lobby exudes a fantastic old ambiance. In fact, guests note that all hotel staff are wonderful with many mentioning shoutouts to specific individuals who went above and beyond such as Harold and Marcus. However, a few guests encountered some unfriendly or unprofessional staff members that detracted from their stay. Overall, the majority of guests agree that the personnel are exceptional and care deeply about customer service, making The Brown Hotel a beautiful place to stay in Louisville.

Parking

Many guests of The Brown Hotel have great things to say about the convenient and well-maintained parking options. One guest noted the location was close to the highway and parking was easy, while another mentioned the excellent valet service. Some guests did express frustration with paying extra for parking, but overall parking options seem to be praised. Guests should be aware that parking is an additional fee of either $20 or $26 per day depending on the situation and it is also possible to save $10 per night by parking the car themselves in the attached city parking garage.

5 Star

The Brown Hotel in Louisville is an exceptional five-star hotel that offers outstanding facilities and services. According to confirmed guest reviews, it is the best hotel to stay in and worth the value if you prefer upscale accommodations. The hotel provides exceptional service in a stunning historic setting that would make Louis XVI proud. Food at the hotel is also great with fabulous dinner and cocktails at the Lobby Bar. The experience is wonderful and guests are left satisfied and wanting to return. The hotel is highly recommended as it provides a beautiful stay in a historic hotel with exceptional service.

Historic

The Brown Hotel is a stunning and historic hotel with an old-fashioned feel and beautiful decor. With amazing historic charm and attention to architectural details, the hotel has retained its original glory and exudes a classic historical property. Guests love the ambiance and old world charm of the lovely architectural structure and appreciate the hotel's historical and iconic aspects. It's a beautiful old hotel where the public spaces are still lovely and the staff take great care to preserve its history. The history of the 100 year old hotel is very interesting and guests enjoy learning about the hotel's past from friendly staff. Despite being classic and historical, The Brown Hotel also offers modern amenities for its guests. For those who love historical sites and hotels, The Brown Hotel is a must-visit property that will transport them back in time with its old world elegance.

Luxury

If you are looking for a luxurious stay in Louisville, The Brown Hotel might just be the perfect choice for you. Take a step back in time and experience old school class and beauty with this elegant and historic stay. The hotel boasts antique decor and classic historical architecture that is sure to impress. But don't worry, the staff is also great and ready to assist you with anything you need during your glamorous stay. While "luxury" means different things for different people, one thing is for certain: the Brown Hotel is a beautiful, historical luxury property that is perfect for a special occasion or any time you want to treat yourself. However, some guests did find the furniture in the rooms to be outdated and the hotel itself not up to their expected level of luxury for a five-star rating. Regardless, many guests overall praised the hotel's elegance and beauty.

No, The Brown Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Brown Hotel.

No, The Brown Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Brown Hotel.

Yes, The Brown Hotel has a gym.

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