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The Brown Hotel

4.0 of 5
335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 (Formerly The Camberley Brown Hotel)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We enjoyed a two night stay at the Brown in early April. It was a great base for exploring Louisville and the hotel certainly makes an impression - the hotel lobby is really quite impressive. And as history buffs we enjoyed the hotels interesting past. The hotel offered all the amenities you would expect for a top hotel but we... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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48 reviews 48 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I feel the need to preface this by saying that I'm not a fussy, impossible to please, luxury-only traveler. I began planning a Bachelorette girls' night in Louisville for my best friend in January (our stay was in mid-April). In an effort to spare you the details of this months-long ordeal and just pass along the basics, here's the jist... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

A very warm friendly hotel with loads of olde world ambience. Great lobby. Nice bar. The room was quite comfortable though a view to the North would have been better I think. I thoroughly enjoyed my 4 night stay there.

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New Hope, Bucks County
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Great old classic! I highly reccomend a stay at the Brown. One word of caution about Louisvlille though - plan your excursions beforehand. We did not and meandered the streets and although local attractions like 4th Live look nice, the town appeared dead, even at 5 - 6pm when people were getting out of work. I think they roll up... More

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Corydon, IN
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20 reviews 20 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The hotel is gorgeous with its rich historical heritage preserved. The staff go out of their way to make sure your experience is a positive one. Food in the J Graham Brown Cafe and the English grill are excellent. Bed was comfy and hotel quiet at night while I was there. Too bad I had to go home. A classy... More

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Franklin, Tennessee
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Every year, my company hosts a Derby Weekend Event and we always stay at the Brown Hotel. They have captured a time in the past and preserved for all to enjoy. It is breathtakingly beautiful with just the right touches that set it apart from all other properties in the Louisville area. I love the smell and beauty of the... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This is a hotel where memories are made...and remembered. Upon arrival, bellman hurry to greet you...you truly feel special from the moment you enter. It just keeps getting better... An opulent, captivating Lobby is located on the second floor. The coffered ceilings (they were so beautiful that I asked about them) and beautiful marble surrounding the 2nd floor is a... More

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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Stayed at the Brown this past weekend for the Oaks and Derby Races. From the moment we walked in it was like being swept back in time. The lobby is expertly preserved and the hotel staff is so friendly and welcoming. We stayed on the Club Level - upon arrival we had a bottle of Champagne and chocolate strawberries along... More

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Hugo, Minnesota
Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This hotel is glamorous the minute you walk in. There are friendly doormen and you really feel as if you are set back in time when entering The Brown Hotel. We also found out that they were the creators of the hot brown which is a staple in Kentucky. The location was very nice and not in the 4th street... More

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melbourne
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72 reviews 72 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

A beautifully decorated hotel with a stunning ballroom. We received a very warm welcome and check in & out was very efficient. We were fortunate enough to have been upgraded to a King room, which was a good size room. It is graded as only a four star hotel but bathrobes would be a nice touch as well as complimentary... More

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Additional Information about The Brown Hotel

Also Known As:
Brown Hotel Louisville
Brown Hotel
Address: 335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 (Formerly The Camberley Brown Hotel)
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Region: United States > Kentucky > Louisville
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#9 Family Hotels in Louisville
#12 Business Hotels in Louisville
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located at the corners of Fourth and Broadway in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, The Brown Hotel is one of Louisville's most treasured landmarks. Built in 1923 at a cost of $4 million by J. Graham Brown, the hotel was a magnet for many prominent guests and celebrities during the 1920s through the 1950s. In 1971, two years after the founder passed away, The Brown closed as a hotel and later reopened as the Board of Education building. ... more   less 
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