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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only hotel near Kentucky Kingdom

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3 bars/lounges
Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms | Living area
Casino
A modern dining area with a large wooden table and six chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213
  • Place, Highland Festival Grounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisville Mega Cavern
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisville Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall with a horse racing mural.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(141 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mural of a horse race, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall with a horse racing mural.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms | Living area

Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms

  • Park view
  • 204 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Louisville

Near the airport.You'll find Kentucky Kingdom and Kentucky Exposition Center within 3 miles (5 km) of this Louisville hotel. Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Highland Festival Grounds - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Louisville Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oliver’s Chop House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4-star adults-only hotel near Kentucky Kingdom
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and an ATM. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Louisville hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property offers 123 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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

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
  • Elevator (38 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is an adults only property. Guests must be 21 years or older to be on property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

This property has a gaming floor onsite with 1,300 gaming machines.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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

How close is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property to the airport?

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property is 3.5 mi (8-min drive) away from the Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property on Jul 22, 2026 start from CA $138, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property .

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property , but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 15 per person.

Is there a casino at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property have a pool?

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property does not have a pool.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property to downtown Louisville?

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property is 5.4 mi away from Louisville.

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1906 out of 2322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 2322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 2322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 2322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 2322 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lilia

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Everything was amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, parking easy. Always a nice stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, great staff, excellent bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Lovely people, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are not gamblers but love the location and restaurant was wonderful !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to downtown but quiet, free parking and a beautiful room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very ckean, bed comfortable, and was very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randall

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Our room was excellent! Everything was very clean and the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KRISTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and bathroom, including the shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Didnt try the breakfast but the hotel was very nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lourdina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and clean nice people 🙏❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Rooms spacious & clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

april

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about Derby City Gaming Hotel. Excellent food! Friendly staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026