Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only hotel near Kentucky Exposition Center

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Louisville

Near the airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Louisville hotel, you'll find Kentucky Exposition Center and Louisville Zoo. Louisville Mega Cavern and Highland Festival Grounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 Intl. Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪City Barbeque - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oliver’s Chop House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4-star adults-only hotel near Kentucky Exposition Center
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

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
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.
    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

Reviews

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1205 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1486 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The casino had a good amount of slots
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt like i was in a boutique hotel. The value of the quality didnt match what we paid. I gelt i owed them money for the exceptional quality, service we received
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

I felt as if i was in a boutique hotel. Well decorated. Attentive staff. Hreat food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Versie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazanin, Lexington

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Bartenders and waitstaff were excellent at Olivers. Will stay again and recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errica

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff, hotel, and gaming areas were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great except no micro
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly

Very clean and friendly place.
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

Kathleen, Sherrills Ford

Travelled with family
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

Dianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaise

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Supawadee, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025