The Kentucky Derby, held at the world famous Churchill Downs racetrack, takes place annually in Louisville, Kentucky. The area immediately surrounding the track offers various accommodations, including scores of chain hotels. Hotel rates in the region typically increase during the weekend of the Kentucky Derby, traditionally held the first Saturday of May.
The Louisville Airport-Fair/Expo Holiday Inn is just 1 ½ miles from Churchill Downs. The hotel's 106 guest rooms feature LCD televisions, wireless Internet access, individual climate control, microwaves and refrigerators. On-site amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center and a convenience store. The hotel's own Kem's Café offers sit-down dining and room service. The hotel also includes a business center outfitted with a computer, a printer, a fax machine and a copier.
Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo Holiday Inn
447 Farmington Ave.
Louisville, KY 40209
502-637-4500
holidayinn.com
Situated less than two miles from the racetrack, the Ramada Limited and Suites Airport/Fair/Expo Center also offers tremendous access to the fairgrounds, the airport and the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom theme park. The hotel is within walking distance to scores of restaurants and fast-food eateries as well. Guests of the hotel receive such complimentary perks as continental breakfast, Wi-Fi access and weekday newspapers. All of the guest rooms include air conditioning, coffee makers and hairdryers. Some of the rooms offer refrigerators, microwaves and sofa beds.
Ramada Limited and Suites Airport/Fair/Expo Center
2912 Crittenden Drive
Louisville, KY 40209
502-637-6336
ramada.com
Situated within five minutes of Churchill Downs and the Louisville Airport, the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Louisville Airport provides free shuttle service to the terminals. Guests of the hotel also have access to a host of amenities, including a fitness center, a swimming pool, a whirlpool, meeting rooms and a business center. Guests receive complimentary Wi-Fi access, weekday newspapers and a breakfast buffet. All 121 of the hotel's suites and guest rooms include a microwave, a refrigerator and a VCR/DVD player. Certain suites offer in-room whirlpools as well.
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Louisville Airport
2850 Crittenden Drive
Louisville, KY 40209
502-753-5555
countryinns.com
