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Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

3.5 star property
Hotel in Louisville with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Southern hospitality shines at Best Western Premier Airport/Expo Center Hotel. Enjoy a full breakfast, on-site restaurant, indoor pool with sun loungers, 24-hour gym, and free WiFi. Relax with drinks from the bar.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4110 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, 40216

What's nearby

  • Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Churchill Downs - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 15 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Castle - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪BC Roosters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪BP - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

Hotel near Kentucky Exposition Center
Free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 7 meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and a ballroom
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6,400 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1971
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville located?

Located in Shively, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ohio River Valley, Expo Five, and Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. Iroquois Park and Kentucky Derby Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 970 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tasheia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing and the staff were very friendly I loved how they talked about God it was a very awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and the staff was wonderful! They were friendly and very helpful as to suggesting where to have great local eats!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely well maintained and spotless from the room to pool and exercise areas. One of the best breakfast bars ever! Close to many dining opportunities. Will make it our first choice for future trips to Louisville.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean friendly staff excellent accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

putu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great Room and Service

It was above average and very very friendly/helpful staff. We will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. No issues. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well kept property and breakfast was 5 star.The bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RODRIGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the highway,Quiet,Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated look. Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, comfortable rooms, quiet AC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front staff was absolutely incredible and super nice. The bed was very comfortable and it was easy to find!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for our stay to visit Fort Knox. The staff was so kind. Robbie at the front desk was a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Amenities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best Low Priced Hotel I’ve Stayed At!

I’ve never stayed at a Best Western before, and had mid expectations. I was pleased to find very friendly staff, a clean room, super comfortable bed, and breakfast was great! Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds comfy. Quiet. The room had everything. Toiletries, iron, makeup mirror, etc. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

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

Nice stay

It was only about 17 minutes to downtown. Breakfast was good. Rooms were clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have only had the pleasure of staying a couple of times now but both of the times have been great. Everything is clean and looks nice and the staff are great. Will be coming again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025