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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside tables, and a bench, plus a desk and flat-screen TV.
Relax in style amidst a spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a unique staircase.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating, and a geometric floor design.
Derby City Gaming Hotel features a striking glass and brick facade with a central entrance and beautifully manicured grounds.
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of our hotel lobby, featuring a central bar area with a geometric patterned countertop and multiple screens displaying a variety of content.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Champagne service
  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(98 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Champagne service
  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213

What's nearby

  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Louisville Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of Louisville - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Derby City Gaming - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hometown Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Upscale hotel near Kentucky Exposition Center
A coffee shop/cafe, 3 bars and 3 restaurants are just a few of the amenities provided at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property . Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a lift and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

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
This property has a gaming floor on-site with 1,300 gaming machines.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Louisville Zoo and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kentucky Exposition Center. Louisville Mega Cavern and Highland Festival Grounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1055 out of 1302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1302 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great hotel with a lot to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff, cleanest rooms in Louisville Kentucky and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Extremely clean, beautifully decorated and very fun atmosphere. Very nice staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Excellent stay. Bartenders and waitstaff were excellent at Olivers. Will stay again and recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Rooms were clean, spacious and well equipped. Can’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Very nice casino beside the horse track, rooms were large and very clean, easy free parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very clean nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place, recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice hotel good slots
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Clean quiet and spacious rooms. Great view of exercise track to watch the horses.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

5 star service. Great customer service. Quality of room was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Awesome experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel/grounds. My husband & I stayed here for our honeymoon and we loved the several dining options within the hotel. Use of room key in elevator to get to your floor only is an added safety feature.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

The housekeepers need a raise. This is the CLEANEST place we’ve stayed in all the states we’ve visited. Comfortable, clean, safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

From arrival to departure, superior cleanliness and service. EVERYONE was pleasant and extremely helpful. The room was spotless and the most compfortable matress my wife and i have slept on in any hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Liked the low rooms rates.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Super clean. 5 star. Will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great place great people excellent restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Just wish parking for guests only was available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean, excellent service in all areas
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay, staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025