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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown By IHG

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown By IHG, 800 Market Street, Louisville, KY -(888) 420-1647
Area: Louisville Downtown
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4.2
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.2 out of 5 (510 Ratings)
0.6 miles KFC Yum Center
v3 mins driving
t14 mins walking
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The Spotlight on Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown By IHG

Stay Smart in Downtown Louisville

Modern, comfortable, and incredibly convenient, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown is your go-to basecamp for music-filled nights in the heart of the city. Just steps from the Louisville Slugger Museum and only a short stroll to major downtown concert venues, this hotel offers a relaxed, upgraded experience without breaking your budget.
Expect clean, spacious rooms with 42-inch flat-screen TVs, microwaves, fridges, and a free hot breakfast to help you recover after a night out.

Why Concert-goers love it

Location is everything—and this spot nails it. You’re less than a mile from the KFC Yum! Center and Fourth Street Live, saving you the hassle of rideshares or parking nightmares. Despite being downtown, guests often note that rooms are quiet and restful, even on busy nights. With a 3:00 PM check-in and 11:00 AM checkout, there’s enough flexibility to accommodate pre-show naps or post-show sleep-ins.

Who this Hotel is great for

  • Groups of friends who want to stay close to the action without cramming into one room
  • Solo travelers catching that once-in-a-lifetime tour
  • Couples planning a weekend of music and exploring
  • Fans looking for quiet, recovery-friendly rooms after the encore
  • Budget-conscious music lovers who still want quality amenities

Food and Drink Options

  • Free hot breakfast served daily—perfect after a late night
  • Microwaves and fridges in every room for midnight snacks
  • Grab-and-go snacks available on-site
  • Walking distance to downtown restaurants and bars

Nightlife Options

  • Two blocks from Fourth Street Live for post-show drinks and live entertainment
  • Easy walk to local bars and lounges with live music and craft cocktails
  • Quiet enough for those who want to skip the after-party and relax

What People Say

  • “Clean, modern rooms in a great location”
  • “Perfect for concerts—walked to the venue!”
  • “Free breakfast was a great bonus after a late night out”
  • “Staff was friendly and helpful, even during busy weekends”

Areas for Improvement

  • Parking can be a bit pricey and limited, especially during major events—plan ahead
  • While the breakfast is free and hot, it’s more functional than fancy
  • Not a party hotel—better for recharging than raging

The Bottom Line

For concert-goers looking for a central, clean, and dependable stay with all the essentials, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown hits all the right notes.
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Free Internet
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Free Breakfast
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Non Smoking
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Accessible
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
Other Amenities
` Free Breakfast
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Safety Deposit Box
` Air Conditioning
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Elevator
` Hair dryer
` Microwave
` Coffee/tea maker
` Refrigerator
` fan
` Snack bar
` Wheelchair accessible
` vending machine
` telephone
` alarm clock
` kitchenware
` Concierge services
` Designated Smoking Area
` Free Wi-Fi
` Game Room
` Hair/Beauty Salon
` Off-Site parking
` Daily Housekeeping
` English
` Convenience Store
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Parking Available
` gift/souvenir shop
` taxi service
` Electric vehicle charging station
` Linens
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Hygiene certification
` Staff trained in safety protocol
` Free face masks
` Contactless check-in/out
` ATM or cash withdraw on site
` CCTV security in common areas
` Complimentary drinking water
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Fitness center
` Ironing amenities
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Room towels provided
` Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
` TV & Movies/Shows
` Wake up call
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Individually-wrapped food options
` Air conditioning in public area
` Heating in public area
` Desk/workspace available
` Cleaning products available
` Alcoholic beverages available
` Parking available (charges may apply)
` Xerox/fax in business center
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown By IHG Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.2 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Cindy H, Greenville, Ohio, visiting Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center Louisville Mon, 30 January 2023

Close to Norton Healthcare Sports Center.

Liked: Comfortable bed; very nice bathroom.
Disliked: Traffic noise at times.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Kim, Granville, visiting Mercury Ballroom Mon, 20 November 2017

This was one of our very best hotel experiences ever. The Holiday Inn Expess was fabulous! Super accommodating staff; rooms so clean; breakfast was amazing and so nice to have the shuttle service. We would stay there again in a heartbeat! The staff had balloons and birthday cake for our daughter and upgraded us to a suite. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Liked: Rooms; staff; food; shuttle.
Disliked: Nothing.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Gavin Wed, 14 May 2025

Good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Angela Wed, 14 May 2025

Superb

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Catherine Tue, 13 May 2025

Fire alarm went off no...

Disliked: Did not enjoy the omelete

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Collin Sun, 11 May 2025

Staff very nice biggest complaint...

Liked: Room was very nice except the refrigerator in the room did not work. Really good free coffee and breakfast was okay.
Disliked: There was no free parking ended up being $22 a day and across the street was only $14.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Kristen Mon, 5 May 2025

Exceptional

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Lois Sat, 3 May 2025

Passable

Disliked: The shower was not functioning properly.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Jay Sat, 3 May 2025

great place if you are...

Liked: The rooms were large and twin share beds were both queens. There were great.
Disliked: the breakfast is complimentary. but its not very good. maybe its targeted towards a very budget market.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Nydia Sun, 27 April 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Excellent location. Very good breakfast
Disliked: Nothing

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Jewell Sat, 26 April 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Corianne Wed, 23 April 2025

A great place to stay...

Liked: This place was awesome overall! The room was very clean and the bed comfortable, all the attendants we spoke with were helpful, friendly, and accommodating, and the breakfast was great with so many options. It was also within walking distance to pretty much everything
Disliked: There wasn’t anything we didn’t really like, except having to pay for parking in addition to the room, but that’s not too surprising for a downtown location really.

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