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An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and round tables.

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a pool.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites by Hilton" sign, a covered outdoor seating area, and a flagpole with the American flag.

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Victoria

AED 434

AED 511 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, a large flat-screen TV, and a large window providing natural light.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

SHEILA

AED 327

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living area with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden reception desk.

A spacious office with a grey sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a dark rug.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a sofa, a kitchen area with a sink and a dishwasher, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

3. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Marla

AED 400

AED 514 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a central coffee table.

A modern lobby with a curved reception desk, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a small table with a vase.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible in the background.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, named 'Springhill Suites Marriott'.

4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

jamie

AED 323

AED 380 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern indoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a mix of red and beige seating.

A modern interior with seating areas, tables, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'tru' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A pool table in a room with a mural of a cityscape and the word "Louisville" on the wall.

5. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Rick

AED 328

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A modern dining area with a long counter and multiple tables, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, dining area, and large windows offering views of greenery.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Brian

AED 470

AED 553 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a visible American flag.

A modern restaurant with a counter, seating area, and various kitchen appliances.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

dale

AED 358

AED 422 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a circular decorative piece, and a sign indicating 'Marriott Bonvoy'.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with small shrubs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with green cushioned booths, wooden tables, and artwork on the walls.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Irina

AED 340

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A rooftop patio with a fire feature, seating, and a view of the sunset.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple liquor bottles, and two upholstered bar stools.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

9. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Jaime

AED 371

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A Best Western hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and multiple vehicles parked.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

10. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

1.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Tonja

AED 324

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a brick fire pit, and a barbecue grill.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining area, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining space with bar stools, and a kitchen counter.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave, and a large window.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Patricia Anne

AED 356

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel corridor with a snack bar, refrigerated display, and a long hallway with a patterned carpet.

A white van parked in front of a building with a blue and white facade, a large glass window, and a sign that reads "Residence Inn Springhill Suites by Marriott."

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, wall-mounted TV, and a rack of dumbbells.

A modern hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV.

12. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Amanda

AED 352

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Four Points by Sheraton" and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, dining tables, and bar seating.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a sign reading "Best Brews".

13. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Latoya

AED 352

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a green mat.

A laundry room with two washing machines, a wooden table, and a door.

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.

14. Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Peter

AED 342

AED 402 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A modern cafe with white tables and chairs, a counter with coffee machines, and artwork on the walls.

A modern waiting area with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a coffee table, and a cityscape painting.

A reception area with a curved desk, a cityscape painting, a blue sofa, and a glass partition.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Sarah

AED 285

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and dark blue bedspreads. There is a small table and a chair in the room.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower.

A modern building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

16. Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Denny

AED 217

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A restaurant with a brick fireplace, wooden cabinets, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A lobby with two orange armchairs, a marble bench, and a framed welcome sign.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a framed picture of horses, a fire alarm, and a security camera.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 0.9 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Chariety

AED 245

AED 288 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A gym with multiple treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

A modern meeting room with long tables, benches, and chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large painting above it, and shelves with various items on either side.

18. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Michael

AED 268

AED 315 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a headboard, and a door.

A wooden desk with brochures and a travel rewards award on it.

A clear display case labeled "FRESH DONUTS" with various donuts and sandwiches inside.

A reception desk with clocks, a landscape mural, and signs indicating room locations.

19. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Joseph

AED 234

AED 272 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, a clock, and a digital screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door to the left.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a radiator.

A fitness room with exercise equipment, a treadmill, a stationary bike, and a small wooden stool.

20. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Jacob

AED 221

AED 261 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kentucky Kingdom

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport	9.4 Exceptional 605 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.2 Wonderful 476 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 589 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff"

Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and well kept. Just needed a place to sleep for the night and they served that well."

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great ambient indirect lighting between headboard and wall. Pretty wall covering, like ocean wave, kind of. Great free breakfast, nothing fancy but complete and tasted good."

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

8/10 Good

"N/A"

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was wonderful and clean. Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly."

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"Always stay here for state fair every year. Close to fairgrounds!"

Other attractions near Kentucky Kingdom

A nighttime hot air balloon festival with colorful balloons, including one labeled "OLIVER WINERY."

Kentucky Exposition Center

8.8/10 (2,714 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.

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A horse racing exhibit with mounted jockeys and a racing track display.

Kentucky Derby Museum

9.2/10 (289 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kentucky Derby Museum during your travels in Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Freedom Hall

8.4/10 (417 reviews)

Catch an event at Freedom Hall during your trip to Louisville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Highland Festival Grounds

After visiting Highland Festival Grounds, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Louisville.

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L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

8.4/10 (164 reviews)

Catch an event at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium during your trip to Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

Catch an event at Bass-Rudd Tennis Center during your trip to Louisville.

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Trager Stadium

Catch an event at Trager Stadium during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Kentucky Derby

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

After visiting Kentucky Derby, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Louisville.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kentucky Kingdom?

Kentucky Kingdom is located in a welcoming area of Louisville known for its beautiful river views and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 52 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Kentucky Kingdom?

Adjacent to Kentucky Kingdom, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG and Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kentucky Kingdom?

Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kentucky Kingdom.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kentucky Kingdom, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Kentucky Kingdom.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kentucky Kingdom?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Kentucky Kingdom, click here.

What can I see and do near Kentucky Kingdom?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kentucky Derby Museum, 21c Museum Hotel, and Louisville Science Center. Sights like Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville, and Big Four Bridge are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Louisville Palace, Headliners Music Hall, and Broadway Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

2. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

3. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

5. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

6. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

9. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

10. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

12. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

13. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

14. Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

16. Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

18. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

19. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

20. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

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Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Other attractions near Kentucky Kingdom

Kentucky Exposition Center

Kentucky Derby Museum

Freedom Hall

Highland Festival Grounds

L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

Trager Stadium

Kentucky Derby

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