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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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property features three restaurants and a coffee shop for travelers. Guests enjoy the attentive multilingual staff, convenient elevator access, free self-parking, and reliable WiFi.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 2.0 km
  • Louisville Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Churchill Downs - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 12 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪City Barbeque - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oliver’s Chop House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 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 a lift
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • 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, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Mini-fridge

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 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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Reviews

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1312 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1615 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Calsey Annmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Had an Amazing time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortavle and the hotelbstaff was extremely nice and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel. The room we had was very clean, spacious, and good natural lighting. The staff especially at the reception area were all very approachable and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and staff were so friendly! We will definitely go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andre E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food option for lunch was great. Room was nice. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, clean, spacious and lighting was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew j

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again. It’s clean and the benefits they offered were great. The casino was fun. The hotel room was very clean and a seemed new.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Large room and walk in shower was especially nice. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and new. The staff was welcoming. Loved the amenities and waking up to seeing horses being conditioned out on the practice track!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, clean place and comfy rooms all around great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in town for a work expo, didn't check out the casino but the hotel was great. Clean, nice front desk staff, close to expo, quick ubers. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Decorated very nice!!! Large and very luxurious. The casino was fun!!! The food very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful. Room was modern and clean. The whole hotel was beautifully designed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was great! The room was beautiful & comfortable. It was quiet. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and good spot to stay for festivals.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable, and very spacious. The hotel shuttle was incredibly convenient. I will definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Not friendly but the hotel room was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,beautifully decorated in horse racing,kentucky derby love the quick trip to track.casino clean.wish had a shuttle .we willm be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food at both restaurants and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025