Derby City Gaming & Hotel - a Churchill Downs Property
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About this property
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - a Churchill Downs Property is a 4-star independent hotel located in Louisville, KY. The property features 122 rooms, including 14 suites, and sits within a 10-minute drive of the Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern, making it an accessible base for exploring the city's attractions.
Guest rooms are appointed with LCD televisions, complimentary wireless internet access, and digital programming options. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Each room offers a safe, desk, and phone with free local calls. The property maintains a guest comfort rating of 4.8 out of 5.
Dining options include three full-service restaurants and a coffee shop, with Oliver's Chophouse among the venues available on-site. Three bars and lounges provide refreshment throughout the day. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for an additional fee.
The property provides complimentary wireless internet access throughout, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional conveniences include free self-parking, luggage storage, and free parking for RVs and larger vehicles. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, restrooms, and dining facilities available on-site.
Located approximately 2 miles from Muhammad Ali International Airport and 5.3 miles from Churchill Downs, the property offers convenient access to the Kentucky Exposition Center and other area attractions. The hotel has earned an overall guest rating of 4.7 out of 5 across more than 1,100 reviews.
Check-in is available from 4:00 PM onward with flexible timing, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is adults-only and does not permit pets. A professional on-site manager oversees operations, and multilingual staff are available to assist guests.
Location & nearby attractions
Louisville Zoo - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Louisville Mega Cavern - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Highland Festival Grounds - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Freedom Hall - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Kentucky Kingdom - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Kentucky Exposition Center - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Norton Audubon Hospital - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
University of Louisville - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Ulmer Stadium - 7.2 km / 4.4 mi
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Speed Art Museum - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Bardstown Square Shopping Center - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Jefferson Mall - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Churchill Downs - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
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Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- This property has a gaming floor onsite with 1,300 gaming machines.
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- We do not accept Pets
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person
Know before you go
- Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).