The Brown is an historic Four Diamond property conveniently located at the corner of Fourth & Broadway in downtown Louisville. The hotel... more »
The Brown is an historic Four Diamond property conveniently located at the corner of Fourth & Broadway in downtown Louisville. The hotel offers 293 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, over 18,000 square feet of meeting and function space, a Fitness Center and Business Center, two restaurants and our famous Lobby Bar. The Brown's fine dining restaurant, The English Grill, has repeatedly been voted Louisville's Best Restaurant.
The Brown is also close to business, shopping and attractions such as the home of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, and The Palace Theater, featuring world-class entertainment. The airport is just six miles away, and hotel guests enjoy complimentary van shuttle service to and from the airport. As in decades past, The Brown figures prominently in the social life of Louisville as its opulent ballrooms are the site of many of Louisville's most elegant and gracious social functions.
Official Hotel Information
Restored classic, English Renaissance grandeur, The Brown Hotel has been one of Louisville's most treasured landmark luxury hotels since 1923, with the genteel Southern charm and the ornate splendor that made it famous. Visitors find elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, abundant meeting space, a business center, 24-hour fitness center, three restaurants, and the renowned Lobby Bar. The Brown's fine dining restaurant, The English Grill, has been voted "Louisville's Best Restaurant." For over 80 years, The Brown has figured prominently into the social life of Louisville and its opulent ballroom is the site of many of the city's most elegant and gracious social functions.
Orbitz
Location. The Brown Hotel is located in the Theater District of downtown Louisville, Ky. adjacent to the Brown Theater, one block from the Palace Theater and two blocks from the 4th Street Live entertainment district. The Kentucky International Convention Center is four blocks from the hotel. Hotel Features. The Brown's two-story lobby has a hand-painted, coffered ceiling, Bottocino marble flooring, finely carved mahogany furnishings and Palladian-style windows. The award-winning English Grill includes a wine list with over 200 selections. J Graham's offers a bistro-style option for more casual dining. The hotel offers 16,000 square feet of meeting and event space to accommodate up to 700 people. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. A 24-hour business center and complimentary high-speed Internet access are available. Complimentary newspapers are provided in the lobby. Complimentary shuttle service to and from Louisville International Airport is available 24 hours a day. Safe-deposit boxes are offered for guest use. The hotel provides discounts for a nearby fitness center with an indoor pool. The hotel includes a 24-hour fitness center with cardiovascular and weight training equipment. This is a smoke-free hotel. Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Brown Hotel feature 310-thread count Egyptian-cotton linens, European goose down duvets and feather beds with pillowtop matresses. The Spanish, Ramora marble bathrooms include granite-top vanities and Caswell Massey or Gilchrist and Soames bath amenities. Rooms provide complimentary high-speed Internet access. In-room safes are provided. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Expert Tip. During the premiere of 2001's Ali, Muhammad Ali dedicated a guestroom at the Brown Hotel. The guestroom features signed memorabilia from Ali's career including a photograph and boxing gloves. The Muhammad Ali Center is one mile from the hotel and includes interactive exhibits.
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My sister and I took a Saturday night
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Posted Apr 30, 2008
Excellent
My sister and I took a Saturday night mini-vacation at the Brown, even though we live in this city. We were delighted with our corner room on the 10th floor, which had two very comfortable beds. It was a very big room with south and west views; a...
42 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for business
If I'm going to spend a chunk of money, I would rather spend an extra 20-30 USD and receive good service. The staff of the Brown went far and above the call of duty - from the Front Desk's call to see if there was anythign I needed to the Valet attendant who tracked me down in the restaurant after searching my car for a missing cell phone.
The Brown has been a household word for
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Posted Jan 08, 2008
Excellent
The Brown has been a household word for my entire life. I have been there many times as a child to eat in the English Pub - the home of the Hot Brown Sandwich. As an adult, my husband and I spent our Anniversary there, and I wanted to steal the...
I recently stayed at the Brown Hotel it
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Posted Jul 02, 2007
Mediocre
I recently stayed at the Brown Hotel it was very beautiful, but worn. The bathroom door was broken and you could tell it was pasted back together. My biggest complaint is the lack of service when it comes to safety issues. My husband, son, 3 other...
We stayed for the Saint James Court Art
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Posted Jun 24, 2007
Good
We stayed for the Saint James Court Art Show. The location can't be beat, it is right on the shuttle line for the show which really saves a parking hassle. The hotel was very old and elegant, great if you like that type of ambiance. The club floor...
We liked everything... the beautiful
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Posted Mar 21, 2007
Excellent
We liked everything... the beautiful lobby, the gracious and friendly service, the bed, the bathroom, the feeling of another time and place, the quiet ambience. The only criticism is that the TV can only be viewed from the bed.
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