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Downtown Louisville

Explore "Museum Row" in the West Main District, catch a game at Louisville Slugger Field, or stroll across the pedestrian-only Big Four Bridge. Enjoy diverse attractions, restaurants, and the Louie Link skywalk.

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St. Matthews

Major shopping destination with the fifth-largest mall in Kentucky, Mall St. Matthews, and smaller centers along Shelbyville Road. Don't miss the historic St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Holy Trinity.

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Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

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A nighttime hot air balloon festival with colorful balloons, including one labeled "OLIVER WINERY."

Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

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Old Louisville

Boasting Victorian architecture and the highest concentration of stained glass windows in residential homes, Old Louisville offers a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian-only streets, diverse dining options, and attractions like Central Park and the Conrad-Caldwell House.

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Derby Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Party like rock"

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport South by IHG

8/10 Good

"I loved the water pressure in the shower and the comfortable beds. I have stayed here before and now realize that during the week you will hear a lot of UPS planes taking off in the early morning hours. I have never had the breakfast due to an extra $6 charge for it. This latest room we stayed in on the 6th floor had dirty carpet at the table and chair area and the door to the adjoining room looked like someone took a torch to it. Sometimes regular parking can be hard to find out front but handicap has been ok."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location, a good walk to most sights but at the most it was a 10+ minute walk to Mahammad Ali Museum, Whiskey Row, 4th Street Live and the Derby City Gaming downtown. We felt safe walking together day and night; saw a few homeless people and yes I was asked once for money but never felt unsafe. When we arrived, we immediately saw the Holiday Inn Express sign to park at the parking garage next to the hotel. But first, drive past that and leave your luggage at the hotel if you have a lot to carry! Then park, then check in and tell the front desk staff that you’re already parked, they will add $21 a day to your room and give you a paper with a QR code to scan to come & go in the parking lot. Check-in for some took a while, but the gentleman that checked us in was fast and efficient! The hotel is pretty, and the breakfast was very good with a lot of seating. There's a small market near the front desk for food, alcohol, drinks, etc -but no price list on the wall and nowhere does it say but you can't charge anything to your room. "Corporate Policy", we were told. Cash and credit card only. No signs telling you this though. In fairness, items we bought were reasonably priced. There's an easy remedy - signs. Future guests will thank you. As for the room, our king bedroom was big, the bed was very comfortable. Great lighting in bathroom! Keurig in the room. We loved it, really!"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in California?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Louisville's California neighborhood. Be sure to check out Ohio River Valley and Union Station as part of your California travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in California, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in California.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to California?

For more information about updating your trip to California or cancelling it, click here.

What are the top things to see and do in California?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in California are Ohio River Valley and Union Station. Louisville Urban League and Kentucky Center for African American Heritage are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Louisville.

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1. Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

2. The Brown Hotel

3. Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4. Omni Louisville Hotel

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

7. Louisville Marriott Downtown

8. Hyatt Regency Louisville

9. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown

10. Hampton Inn New Albany Louisville West

11. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Louisville Downtown

12. The Grady

13. Aloft by Marriott Louisville Downtown

14. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville

15. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

16. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

18. Tempo By Hilton Louisville Downtown Nulu

19. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Downtown

Where to stay in California

Downtown Louisville

St. Matthews

Jeffersontown

Fairgrounds

Old Louisville

Top California Hotel Reviews

Derby Hotel & Suites

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