We recently returned from the land of Hunter S. Thompson, the Kentucky Derby, and bourbon. During our time in Louisville, we were lucky enough to stay at the fabulously genteel Brown Hotel. Built in 1923, this historic, 16-floor masterpiece was about to be our home for the next three days.
Let me start by saying, southern hospitality is real y’all. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were helped with smiles and charm. Now, I have stayed at The Brown before, but every time I walk into that lobby, I’m blown away. Every detail is opulent. Even the front desk is a work of art.
After checking in, we found our room. We stayed in one of the luxury rooms, which lived up to its name. Along with one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in, and a hand-knit Brown Hotel throw, we also had a couch, and a desk for me to write at. Every blogger loves a desk – oh, and the free WiFi! One of my favorite features was the bathtub. Usually a bathtub is not that important to me, but soaking my feet after the festival every night was one of the highlights of my day.
Some of their other amenities include:
• Mini fridges in every room
• Coffee maker (with actual delicious coffee!)
• Iron and ironing board
• Toiletries and hairdryer
• Flat screen TV with premium channels
• Literature with nearby restaurants and attractions
• 24-hour airport shuttle
While the hotel has lots to offer nearby, our focus for the weekend was Forecastle Festival. It was a quick 15 minute walk down to the waterfront, which we considered a little self-guided walking tour of Louisville. But festival aside, we were able to walk to a ton of nearby bars and restaurants, like one of our favorites, Garage Bar. We were also only a few walkable blocks away from the bustling Fourth Street Live district.
We quickly learned the Brown Hotel has quite the reputation in Louisville – historic, sophisticated, the location they shot Elizabethtown in. Every time we told someone we were staying at The Brown, their reaction was always wonderment. “Wow! You’re staying there?!” It wasn’t just a hotel, it was a place we felt lucky to stay.
Thank you again, Brown Hotel, for giving us a luxurious weekend.
Sounds like you had an awesome weekend! The Hotel looks nice.:)
kiara
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Everything was awesome <3
I keep visiting Louisville for work and may be I should try this place!!! Thanks for the suggestion!
Definitely worth checking out! If you don’t stay there, at least have a bourbon and a hot brown at the bar!
I love the look of this hotel! Historic hotels are so awesome and I love that old timey check in desk.
I know! I love a hotel with a history.
This hotel is gorgeous! I’m a total architecture nerd and love wandering around lobbies like this. Thanks for sharing!
This place would be a candy store to architecture nerds!
That front desk looks like something you’d get in a European cathedral!! It looks like you had a fantastic time there!! <3
Sounds like you had a good time. Thanks for the information.
It looks like an incredible place. I’m now itching to visit!
What a cool hotel! Looks like something out of Harry Potter! I adore buildings with character, and this clearly has plenty. Glad you had a great visit!
It sounds like you had a fab time. The hotel looks so cool and vintage with a touch of class.
That is the prettiest front desk I have ever seen. And I also appreciate Southern US hospitality (though have only received it in Texas) – it’s really classy, old-school, genteel. Surprisingly – given the popular media view that the two should conflict mightily – it actually felt *less* jarring to a me as a Southeast Asian than say, European hospitality.
The front desk is truly a work of art! And I’m glad you received some southern hospitality on your visit!
The hotel looks awesome! But idk about Louisville, the people on 90 day finance don’t make it look too hot.
Sounds amazing!!
That front desk is crazy, it’s amazing! Great place for the week-end!
Absolutely love Louisville! Wish U badd heard about this place before our last visit, but I’ll keep it in mind for next time.
Definitely keep it in mine! It’s worth checking out!
Wow it looks so nice and like a great time! We will have to check it out one day.
Definitely! It’s gorgeous!
Hotels looks cool!
It was awesome!
I need to visit Louisville! (and totally stay here)
Absolutely! Louisville is a great city!
E nice place but wluld have loved to see more of it in the images
Look like you had a really good time in this beautiful hotel! 🙂
We absolutely did!
What a beautiful place! I love hotels from this era. Would love to attend a derby one day. It’s on my wish list!
Looks like such a cute place to stay at, great photos!
Thank you!
Looks like a beautiful and class hotel! Must have been a lovely stay!
It was lovely <3
It sounds like you had a great time staying there. It is indeed a beautiful hotel.
It sure is!
Love the look of this place! Thanks for sharing. If I’m ever in Louisville, I know where to stay 🙂
Absolutely!
Looks like a luxurious experience to stay at the Brown Hotel in Louisville. The place seems to have a good vibe! What a nice welcome gift! (assuming the bottles next to the personalized envelope!) Cheers.
Yes! The bottles were a welcome gift. So appropriate for Kentucky! lol
Sounds like you had an amazing time. The front desk looks really pretty. Would love to stay here when we are in Louisville.
It’s the best place to stay if you’re in the area!
Looks like a real touch of class! Will definitely keep this place in mind for when we visit 🙂
Absolutely! <333
I love historic places like this. So fascinating and love the architecture. Thank you for making me aware of this.
Hope you get to see it in person one day!
Sounds like a great place to stay! I’ve not spent a huge amount of time in the US yet, but I definitely plan on exploring one day. I’ll have to keep this place in mind for when I eventually go! 🙂
Looks like you had an amazing time! Thanks for sharing your experience.I would love to visit Louisville.
A fine, solid hotel. May ask my manager to book it if I happen to be in the area.
Absolutely! You won’t regret it.
The hotel looks nice. And with tv with premium channels, mini fridge, and free wifi available in the room, what else do you need to make everyone in your party smile?
Great hotel review! A welcome kit with Makers Mark? Nice local southern touch I must say. And way to weave in the reference to Hunter S Thompson 😉 Now, ya think he would have imbided on the Makers Mark or, heaven forbid gone out of state and country with a fine Chivas? 😉