Hotels Near Churchill Downs, Kentucky

Hotels Near Churchill Downs, Kentucky
Each May, thousands of visitors flock to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby. The race is one of the three that compose the Triple Crown in horse racing. Live racing takes place at the track from May to July and from October to Thanksgiving. Visitors to Churchill Downs have a number of options near the track in Louisville, Kentucky.

Official Hotel of Churchill Downs

The Galt House Hotel and Suites is the official hotel of Churchill Downs. It is located 5 miles away from the track and approximately 6.5 miles from the airport. Several other tourist attractions in Louisville are located within 10 miles of the track. Special packages can be booked at the hotel for the Kentucky Derby, regular visits to the track and other Louisville attractions.

The Galt House Hotel and Suites
galthouse.com

Other Hotels Near Churchill Downs

Remember that the price of rooms changes due to season and demand.

The Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport is 1.5 miles from the track. A shuttle to and from the airport runs 24 hours.

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
2735 Crittenden Drive
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 637-2424
hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SDFAHGI

The Holiday Inn Louisville Airport hotel a half mile from the track. There is a complementary airport shuttle.

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport
447 Farmington Drive
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 637-4500
ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/sdfcd

The Country Inns and Suites Airport hotel is located 1 mile from the track. The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast and airport shuttle.

Country Inns and Suites Airport
2850 Crittenden Drive
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 753-2375
countryinns.com/louisvilleky_airportnorth

The Ramada Limited and Suites Airport hotel is located 1 mile from the track. The hotel offers free breakfast.

Ramada Limited and Suites Airport
ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/check_avail?variant=&id=11826&propBrandId=RA&force_nostay=false&tab=tab4
2912 Crittenden Drive
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 637-6336

The Super 8 Louisville/Expo Center is located 1 mile from the track. There is an airport shuttle and free continental breakfast.

Super 8 Louisville/Expo Center
super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/check_avail?variant=&id=14673&propBrandId=SE&force_nostay=false&tab=tab4
101 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 635-0799

The Courtyard Louisville Airport hotel is located 2 miles from the track. There is a complementary airport shuttle.

Courtyard Louisville Airport
819 Phillips Drive
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 368-5678
marriott.com/hotels/travel/sdfap-courtyard-louisville-airport/

For a Luxury Experience

To experience a more luxurious stay, the Brown Hotel in historic downtown Louisville is a Diamond, AAA hotel. Built in 1923, the hotel has 293 rooms, two restaurants and a bar. A complimentary shuttle to and from the airport is available. The hotel also offers special packages for the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs is 3 miles from the hotel.

Brown Hotel
brownhotel.com

Article Written By Lisa Carroll

Lisa Carroll is a writer living and working in the Washington, D.C. area. After graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Maryland in 2005, she worked in publishing. Now, as a public relations professional, she writes on a daily basis. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Diplomat, The Prince George's Post and CUA Magazine.

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