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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

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A bar area with multiple seating options and a large display of liquor bottles.
A modern dining area with a large wooden table and six chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious lobby with a central bar area, a patterned carpet, and a wooden ceiling design.
Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a dining area in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is $133
$113 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213
  • Place, Highland Festival Grounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisville Mega Cavern
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisville Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall with a horse racing mural.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(146 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mural of a horse race, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall with a horse racing mural.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 950 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 950 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a dining area in the background.

Presidential Suite

  • Park view
  • 2200 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Louisville

When you stay at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only) in Louisville, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Kentucky Exposition Center and Louisville Zoo. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Louisville Mega Cavern and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kentucky Kingdom.

What's nearby

  • Highland Festival Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Louisville Zoo - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oliver’s Chop House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only) offers 123 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Stay in one of 123 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite to eat at Oliver's Chophouse, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.
Oliver's Chophouse - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Lil' Wagner's - This diner serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.
Railbirds Hot Chicken - This theme restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Lil' Wagner's
  • Oliver's Chophouse
  • Railbirds Hot Chicken

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (38 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is an adults only property. Guests must be 21 years or older to be on property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person

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, 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.

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Derby City Gaming Hotel
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Hotel

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1988 out of 2414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 2414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 2414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 2414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 2414 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jerrold

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

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Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joycelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, easy access, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location of your visiting the Casino.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome rooms very clean great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and the rooms and views were amazing will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay here again next time I’m in Louisvile.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Clean, spacious, fun!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The best hotel so far in Kentucky
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, friendly staff, very clean and classy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. Parking lot was very nice. Room was great and loved the Derby decor. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, very nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, parking easy. Always a nice stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Lovely people, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun, casino, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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