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Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

Property class: 3.5

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A modern restaurant with a long counter, booths, and high ceilings with recessed lighting.
A lobby with yellow patterned chairs, a reception desk, and a snack bar.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
A bar area with a long counter and multiple bar stools.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $88
$75 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Explore the area

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4110 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, 40216
  • Place, Churchill Downs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, KFC Yum Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and a patterned duvet. There are two wall-mounted lamps on the headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, armchair, and a table with lamps.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a small nightstand.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Louisville

With a stay at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville, you'll be centrally located in Louisville, within a 10-minute drive of Kentucky Exposition Center and Churchill Downs. .This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from KFC Yum Center and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from University of Louisville.

What's nearby

  • Churchill Downs - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • KFC Yum Center - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Franco's Restaurant & Catering - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Louisville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 171 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a ballroom.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's bar/lounge, 0, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Louisville? This hotel has 6400 square feet (595 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
0 - This bar serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 0

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6,400 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1971
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here a few times. It’s very clean and the staff are really friendly and helpful. Comfy beds and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff, perfect atmosphere. Pool was beyond refreshing and the breakfast was well cooked and not overcrowded. Parking was plentiful and everything around was so easily accessible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly all around will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, great variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amazing hot breakfast, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Good location for overnight stop. Decent breakfast. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay for my god daughters graduation GREAT gym too !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it there, bed was comfortable to sleep in. Bathroom was nice and clean. staff were so friendly too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super welcoming and my room was very comfy!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.. breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast has a wide variety of foods and the beds were clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yes., fresh breakfast., good air conditioning, staff friendly nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh and ready staff was super friendly and helpful checking in process was quick easy and she was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wondering and very welcoming! We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and front desk very friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Will stay rhere again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel and staff. I’ve never stayed at (or even heard of the Cottonwood hotel chain), but I’m a huge fan. Excellent rates, clean facility, friendly staff, decent breakfast. I just wish they had more locations!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only bad thing is the bathroom tiny. Beds good and the staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast had some hot items as well as waffle maker and cereals
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff fresh breakfast pool
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying at this hotel have no complaints at all I will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised. One of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed in. Reasonable price. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026