31. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (502) 367-2251
Address: 830 Phillips Lane
Description: Stylish guest rooms and comfortable suites at this 588-room hotel feature amenities like free high-speed wired and wireless Internet, generously sized work desks, flat-screen televisions, in-room movies, and coffeemakers. Extensively renovated, the hotel also offers its guests complimentary shuttles and a terrace bar with live entertainment and happy hour on the weekends. With 28 meeting rooms and 55,000 square feet of flexible space, it’s a popular place for conferences and conventions. An on-site business center, indoor/outdoor pool, and fitness center make this a favorite for guests wanting to stay near the airport. Pets can stay for an additional fee.
32. Econo Lodge Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (502) 966-5445
Address: 6109 Preston Hwy.
Description: Located less than 3 miles from the Expo Center, the airport, and Six Flags, this pet-friendly property has interior corridors and rooms with refrigerator, basic cable, and free Wi-Fi Internet. The University of Louisville, Freedom Hall Arena, and the Ford Motor Plant are also nearby.
33. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (502) 637-2424
Address: 2735 Crittenden Dr.
Description: With downtown Louisville only 7 miles north on I-65, this smoke-free facility puts all of the area’s many corporate offices and attractions within comfortable reach. In addition, it’s directly adjacent to the Kentucky Expo Center and Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, and only 1.5 miles from Churchill Downs. Besides 24-hour access to the free airport shuttle, overnighters enjoy landscaped outdoor patios, an indoor heated pool, and ergonomic Herman Miller Mirra chairs at the spacious in-room workstations.
34. Louisville Expo Airport Red Roof Inn
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (502) 968-0151
Address: 4704 Preston Hwy.
Description: A newly renovated property with all rooms featuring contemporary furniture, new bathrooms with granite countertops, comfortable easy chairs, and more, this location offers “On Demand Video” with a selection of free TV channels, pay-to-view premium channels, movies, music, and games. Kids 17 and younger stay free when occupying the same room with an adult family member, and one “well-behaved” family pet per room is welcome, at no additional charge.
35. Embassy Suites Louisville
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (502) 426-9191
Address: 9940 Corporate Campus Drive
Description: About 15 minutes from downtown and the Louisville International Airport, Embassy Suites Louisville is located in the busy, business-filled Hurstbourne Corridor. Each spacious suite on the property features a nicely decorated living room and a private bedroom with a wide range of standard amenities. In addition to a 24-hour fitness center, guests are invited to enjoy a cooked-to-order complimentary breakfast and daily Manager’s Reception with free beverages and appetizers.
36. Holiday Inn Louisville-North
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (812) 283-4411
Address: 505 Marriott Drive
Description: Less than two miles from downtown Louisville and just steps from the Atlantis Water Park and Derby Dinner Playhouse, this nine-floor hotel has more than 350 guest rooms, 301 of them for non-smokers. The Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center is less than a mile away and a 13-mile drive will get you to the nearest casino. Pets are allowed for a $35 nonrefundable fee and among the languages spoken by the hotel staff are Afrikaans, Arabic, Spanish, and Tagalog.
37. Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (812) 284-6711
Address: 700 West Riverside Drive
Description: Although it’s located across the river in Jeffersonville, it’s still an easy five-minute drive from the Louisville International Airport. Nearly 200 posh guest rooms and suites—many with breath-taking views of Louisville’s nighttime skyline—feature amenities such as flat-screen TVs, free high speed Internet, and sumptuous bedding. For those in search of an extra bit of comfort, the Club Level offers larger rooms and VIP access to a lounge with complimentary breakfast, beverages and hors d’oeuvres. The Bristol, a popular upscale restaurant chain, has an on-site location here with great views of Louisville.
38. Value Place
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Accommodations
Address: 1811 Independence Court
Description: Situated right off of I-65 and less than 2 miles from downtown Louisville, this extended-stay establishment is perfect for people wanting to spend a week or longer in the area. Suites sleeping one, two, or four people feature high-speed Internet access, daily housekeeping, and local and long-distance telephone service; kitchen dishes, utensils, and cookware are available upon request. In addition, there are laundry facilities and vending machines, as well as private entrance and security cameras in all public areas. A $100 refundable deposit is due at check-in.