Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with 3 restaurants and bars

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
3 bars/lounges
Exterior
Lobby
3 bars/lounges
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property features three restaurants and a coffee shop for travelers. Guests enjoy the attentive multilingual staff, convenient elevator access, free self-parking, and reliable WiFi.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(114 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213

What's nearby

  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Louisville Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of Louisville - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪City Barbeque - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oliver’s Chop House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Upscale hotel near Kentucky Exposition Center
A coffee shop/cafe, 3 bars, and 3 restaurants are just a few of the amenities provided at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property . Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Louisville Zoo and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kentucky Exposition Center. Louisville Mega Cavern and Highland Festival Grounds are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1264 out of 1560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1560 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, clean, spacious and lighting was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and good spot to stay for festivals.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food at both restaurants and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very clean, non smoking, and staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is awesome. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was exceptionally clean. It was quiet and casino was huge!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

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

Enjoyed our overnight stay

Fun place to stay. Food at the casino was excellent and priced fairly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Very clean as well and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property, and the room is amazing! Staff friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here!! Room is always clean, bed is cozy, and the staff is super nice!! Added bonus: being able to view the stables outside my window! ...my only consistent complaint is the freakin toilet paper
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

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

Great stay

We booked for the convince to the airport but ended up enjoying everything. The location, staff was friendly, it was so clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jadein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay. Very clean and big rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All TOP NOTCH!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free fountain soda and coffee. Two comp waters. If the area around it wasn't an industrial park where the nearest thing is a 30 minute walk it would be really good. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, beautifully decorated and very fun atmosphere. Very nice staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our 5th time staying here and it is in a perfect location to downtown and the Bourbon Trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was clean and fresh. Staff was professional. Food good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We made a last minute reservation on our way through to Gatlinburg, and I'm glad we did! Really great hotel - clean, beautiful, and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grea time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast taken. Room temperature excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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