The Brown Hotel

Exceptional

Loved the hotel, the staff,...

Liked: Loved the lounge bar and the Hot Brown was fabulous!
Disliked: The beds were too hard… didn’t sleep well

Superb

Three wonderful days of drinking,...

Liked: The public spaces in this hotel are so very beautiful, comfortable, and welcoming. It is hard to leave. Fun just to relax in one of the many sofas or chairs and just look at all the historic details. Then the shop is full of fun stuff to browse or buy. All of the staff are terrific, especially Chris who makes dining and drinking (the Hot Brown not to be missed) in the hotel special. He is so knowledgeable about Bourbon and went extra to help us to understand and appreciate this Kentucky wonder. Breakfast staff and food are very good and accommodating. The elevators are quick, smooth and quiet. Shower pressure good. Bedrooms large and bed comfy. This hotel is now joins with The Merchant in Belfast as my very favorite two hotels. Would love to return soon and often regardless of what is happening in Louisville, though there is a lot to see, sample and do. The Brown and Louisville make a great team! Treat yourself!
Disliked: Bedroom is not nearly as attractive as the public spaces, but then they were a lot to live up to. Hallways were a bit dark as well. The two chairs needed arms to make them more comfortable. More places to place makeup etc in the bathroom. Otherwise, having our stay end.

Great location and beautiful grand...

Liked: Loved the historic hotel. The staff was very warm and friendly.
Disliked: The room we stayed in had paint peeling on the bathroom ceiling. The charging outlets didn’t work.

Superb

Liked: Very well preserved history. Wonderful and informational staff. Gave great insight on surrounding venues.

Lovely step back into time

Liked: The food at the restaurant was great. I had the hot brown. The drinks were also good. Loved the piano player. It was a relaxing atmosphere.
Disliked: The neighborhood. There were a lot of homeless people and they were intrusive. One tapped on the window at us during our breakfast. One asked for money and continued to follow us. There was a good police presence in the hotel though.

Good

The Brown Hotel takes very...

Liked: Southern hospitality was all around us. Requested an early check in. Very accommodating. Our friends needed a later checkout, again very accommodating. Large lobby so our friends could all hang out together.
Disliked: Sundays only option for food was the very expensive brunch. .