Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(91 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4-star Louisville hotel close to Louisville Zoo
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 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.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Louisville hotel also offers multilingual staff, concierge services, and an ATM. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.
Oliver's Chophouse - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Lil' Wagner's - This diner serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.
Railbirds Hot Chicken - This theme restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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
  • 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

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 movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

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

Pets not 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

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

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

We should mention

Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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. 1014 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1255 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita

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

Very nice getaway

Would have liked a closer restaurant or food ootions inside the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan, Spring Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shontae

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Clean, big, quiet room. The only thing that would make the hotel better is a pool and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a single adult woman
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t get the perks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and well maintained hotel and property .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The room was comfortable and cheery. The staff was very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Spring Break Trek

Great hotel….the rooms are very spacious, clean, and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fun experience! Very clean hotel. Easy dining options in the hotel and casino.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Absolutely Great

Absolutely perfect stay during a business trip. Everything you need in one place. Food, awesome rooms and entertainment. I cant say enough good things.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

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

Nice for the price

The room was very nice for the price. Slight down side no microwave and our shower door didn’t close. No card games/live dealers in KY.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Weekend getaway

Really Enjoyed. Olivers restaurant was amazing. Staff was wonderful. Will be back soon. Casino was fun. Ckean quiet nice rooms. Decor was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being able to have everything in one place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

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