Kentucky is in the Southeastern region of the United States and draws tourists for the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs and hiking activities at Daniel Boone National Forest. The Bluegrass State is also home to upscale hotels that have rooms with private whirlpool tubs.
The Brown Hotel is in downtown Louisville, a few steps away from the Louisville Palace Theater. The hotel features the Muhammad Ali Suite, in honor of the famed boxer who was a Louisville native. This suite features a marble-furnished whirlpool tub, king-sized poster bed, living room and two bathrooms. The hotel was founded in 1923. An onsite restaurant, The English Grille, serves American cuisine. Shopping and dining are available at the River City Mall, a five-minute drive from the hotel.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky, offers suites with whirlpool tubs, dining areas and living rooms with sleeper sofas. This hotel is in a 1951 building originally known as the Campbell House. The house resembles an antebellum Southern plantation home. Hotel amenities include a gift shop, indoor swimming pool, fitness center and two restaurants -- Killbern's and Starting Gate Cafe. Killbern's, the signature restaurant, serves Southern-influenced dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Starting Gate Cafe offers coffee and pastry selections for breakfast. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Keeneland Race Course, which hosts horse racing events throughout the year.
Located in Fort Mitchell, the Drawbridge Hotel is a medieval and Renaissance-themed hotel, approximately 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. This hotel features the Honeymoon Suite, which has a whirlpool tub for two and a living room with fireplace -- the suites includes champagne and chocolates upon the couple's arrival. The hotel has an indoor gift shop and barber shop -- the décor of the shops resembles Tudor-style designs. Other hotel features include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the Crossbow Dance Club and Josh's Taverne, a pub-style restaurant with menus for lunch and dinner. Devou Park is a 10-minute drive from the hotel -- this recreation area has walking paths and an 18-hole golf course.
Doolin House Inn is in the southern Kentucky town of Somerset, less than 30 minutes from Daniel Boone National Forest. This hotel is a reproduction of the Doolin House, which was built in the mid-19th century. The five rooms at Doolin Houses are named after famous thoroughbred horses -- three of the rooms have whirlpool tubs. All of these rooms have living areas with fireplaces and antique-style furniture. The inn's staff prepares a gourmet breakfast every morning. Dining options in downtown Somerset are a five-minute drive from the hotel.
