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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
3 bars/lounges
3 bars/lounges
Lobby
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(91 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • 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 Kingdom
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), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a lift and ATM/banking 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

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.

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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Louisville Zoo, Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky Kingdom. 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. 1014 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1255 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a lot to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good slots
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and spacious rooms. Great view of exercise track to watch the horses.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the low rooms rates.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, excellent service in all areas
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just wish parking for guests only was available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great people excellent restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and excellent check in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful, and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, loved the cleanliness and convenience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay, staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is perfect for every business trip I take to Louisville. Great location and on-site amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome rooms, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel rooms are beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aloisio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was ok , we stay only one night, no much to say.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was quite new and well maintained. Room felt like Vegas!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mallorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel speace!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the short time we had at this property. We did love that our key only took us to the floor that our room was on, an extra safe environment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025