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The Bellwether Hotel

3.5 star property

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Olmsted Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated
Junior King Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels, soap
Highland Station Penthouse Suite | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $165
$143 nightly
$165 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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1300 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY, 40204
  • Place, Mid City Mall Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cherokee Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cave Hill Cemetery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Second Floor Queen Standard | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Second Floor Queen Standard

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Suite (ADA) | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Queen Suite (ADA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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First Floor One Bedroom King Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

First Floor One Bedroom King Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Highland Station Penthouse Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Highland Station Penthouse Suite

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bellwether House | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels

Bellwether House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior King Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Second Floor King Standard

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Rosewood Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Olmsted Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Olmsted Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Golden Hour Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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First Floor King Standard | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

First Floor King Standard

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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First Floor Queen Standard | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

First Floor Queen Standard

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Second Floor One Bedroom King Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Second Floor One Bedroom King Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Queen Second Floor | Premium bedding, free minibar items, individually decorated

Double Queen Second Floor

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Louisville

With a stay at The Bellwether Hotel in Louisville (Tyler Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Louisville Zoo and Whiskey Row. .This aparthotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Churchill Downs and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Kentucky Exposition Center.
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What's nearby

  • Mid City Mall Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cherokee Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Muhammad Ali Gravesite - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Cave Hill Cemetery - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Headliners Music Hall - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chill BAR Highlands - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Bellwether Hotel

The Bellwether Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers. This Louisville aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and minibars (stocked with some free items). Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and Smart televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests will find features like a virtual front desk.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Free minibar (limited items)

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In a shopping district

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 20 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Bellwether Louisville

The Bellwether Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
This is an exceptional hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great walkable area. We happened to stay the night of the St Patrick's Day parade, and there was more noise than normal all night. The room had good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, unique, fun! Will stay again. You can walk to get groceries and there is some cool little restaurant/bars in the neighborhood. It’s a gem.
The penthouse is located in an old police station. It’s so cool!
House next to hotel where our friends stayed.
Stays in the penthouse suite. It’s awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spectacular room, fabulous decor, tasty cookies, quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, history and location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very nice stay, very convenient. It was easy to find parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely hotel for a stay in Louisville. Great food options nearby with reasonable prices. Easy to park and to drive to various locations in the area. Room was spacious and very clean with nice amenities. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was very clean and well decorated. The location was perfect, surrounded by great restaurants and bars. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique place, easy to get in and lots to do nearby. The adjacent restaurant, M. Peppers was great. Very classic vibe, nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Rushton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the convenience of checking in, location, and rooms and property were gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Raphael

Liked: Communication
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderful experience. The rooms are absolutely gorgeous and smell so nice. They are so crisp and clean and the beds are so comfortable. The set up is streamlined and so thoughtful to guests. Will def be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Room was very clean. It was spacious and modern. Would have added a couple of wine glasses or similar instead of plastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully redone historic building. Enjoyed design features and Christmas decor! Great walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The boutique Bellwether Hotel is so beautiful and a step back in time. The art deco design, the second floor lounge, and the rooms all beautifully decorated and comfortable. Walk to restaurants, grocery, bars and antique shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely stunning! We stayed in the Golden Hour Suite, so much thought has gone into the design, we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The coldest hotel room I’ve ever stayed in! We stayed in “The Olmstead” in January and maxing out the heater couldn’t quite make it a comfortable temperature in the room - I don’t think it got warmer than 65 in there. I think it’s a combo of the concrete floors and walls with high ceilings and one small unit placed near the ceiling. Otherwise a great room! But I wouldn’t stay there when it’s cold outside again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shekeia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Very pleased!

I took a solo trip for myself this past weekend & booked a room at the Bellwether. I’ll start off by saying I couldn’t have been more pleased with my stay. The hotel is beautiful! Clean lobby and clean & spacious room! The bed was firm but inviting. I slept like a baby. The only issue I had was finding close parking. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort, communication

Bellwether hotel stay

We were disappointed by our stay. The property uses fully contactless check-in, which could be convenient, but unfortunately, there was no response when we tried to reach out through the messaging service for assistance. The experience felt more like a self-service rental than a hotel, with no on-site staff available. Our room had only one window placed high on the wall, making it impossible to access the shade or let in natural light. While the property is marketed as an upscale hotel, it did not meet those expectations. Would not recommend based on our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Communication
I drove around for an hour waiting for a parking space to become available close to the hotel. There was no one on site at 7 pm when I arrived, and my code for the outside door would not work. Luckily, two guests let me in when they went in. The room had one little window at the top of the corner, making it feel like I was in the basement. The furnishings were cheap, and the floor was concrete. NOT cozy or inviting at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jade

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Was not able to access the property with the code they sent. There was an emergency number they had posted that I called several times and it would just ring until it went to their voicemail. I left a message, no call back, I left an email and and a text and there was no response. I even tried to contact through Instagram and still no response. I had an event I needed to get to and get ready for and ultimately after waiting for over an hour, I had to book myself a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michael Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
They took an old phone building and turned it into a new phone building. Everything is thru the phone. No desk, and consequently no service. When technology fails, no person to make it right. They don't return calls. And the TV is so smart that it presents an extensive list of programs you can't watch. Be sure to appreciate the authentic broken chicken wire industrial windows and broken, cracked and patched polished concrete floors, because new windows and carpet would ruin the vibe. Particle board peg shelving from Costco completes the luxury appointments. Great place to stay for hipsters who live their digital, virtual lives. The best you can do is pretend you get service. But if I'm paying that much, I'd at least like to watch basic cable TV. Without service, what exactly is it you are paying for?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Naofumi

ロケーションが抜群です。設備はシャワーの水圧が不満なのとベッドサイドの照明が起き上がらないとオン・オフできないのが不満ですが、その不満はその時だけで、ロケーションを重視するの次も泊まりたいと思いました。
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026