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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
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3 bars/lounges
Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
A modern dining area with a large wooden table and six chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.
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Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms | Living area | 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay films

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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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
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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 Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms | Living area | 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, pay films

Presidential Suite, 2 Bathrooms

  • Park view
  • 204 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services. Change of towels is available on request
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property offers 123 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property . During your stay, you'll be close to Kentucky Exposition Center. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 restaurants.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop and 3 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a lift and an ATM
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 8 minutes by car from Kentucky Kingdom and 8 minutes from Kentucky Exposition Center
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Oliver's Chophouse – This steakhouse only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Lil' Wagner's – This diner serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open selected days.
Railbirds Hot Chicken – This theme restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
This property has a gaming floor on-site with 1,300 gaming machines.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1895 out of 2308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 2308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 2308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 2308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 2308 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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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

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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

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

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was excellent! Everything was very clean and the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel, rooms were large and comfortable. Stake house located at the casino floor was the best .
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice large room with a nice shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

william

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Rooms are very nice we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Working in the area, so this was a fun, clean hotel to hang out in. Clean room, helpful staff, cold A/C. Very nice for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First time staying and it was wonderful ! Beautiful rooms and so clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe location, newer facility, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026