Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
3 bars/lounges
Lobby
3 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213
  • Louisville Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Louisville Mega Cavern
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 88 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Adults-only hotel with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services. Change of towels is available on request
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property offers 123 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property . During your stay, you'll be close to Kentucky Exposition Center. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 restaurants.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop and 3 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a lift and an ATM
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 8 minutes by car from Kentucky Exposition Center and 7 minutes from Louisville Zoo
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and an ATM. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Louisville hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Oliver's Chophouse – This steakhouse only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Lil' Wagner's – This diner serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open selected days.
Railbirds Hot Chicken – This theme restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (97 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

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 films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
This property has a gaming floor on-site with 1,300 gaming machines.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 826 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1035 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Phyllis

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not impressed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, variety of machines in casino, and cleanliness. Acoustic treatment of rooms could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Bean at the front desk was professional and charming at the same time. Wonderful asset to your company!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here, the ladies at the front desk that checked us in were so friendly would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shontae

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shontae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, spacious, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always like staying here!! So clean and I love that you can't access the hotel without being an actual hotel guest!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located conveniently near Louisville airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Changed my family’s life
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being able to gamble, would be better if you ALLOWED TABLE GAmes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tadhg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, great staff, rooms were so spacious and clean, very modern. Place is brand new and they’re doing a great job keeping it looking like new. One of the best hotels in Louisville by far. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Wall

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. No complaints! Good food options on site
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa, Prospect

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful property! The rooms, the casino, and Oliver’s are top notch. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Citra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Id like to not be required to type it out. The stars are sufficient
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024