Econo Lodge Louisville Downtown
$118
/ night
Avg. for September
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$118
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Econo Lodge Louisville Downtown average $62 in January, the cheapest month, and $118 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $62 |
| February | $78 |
| March | $70 |
| April | $86 |
| May | $65 |
| June | $64 |
| July | $73 |
| August | $64 |
| September | $118 |
| October | $78 |
| November | $66 |
| December | $65 |
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Cheapest: January (~$62)
About this property
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and barbecue grills.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and barbecue grills.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 97 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
Econo Lodge Louisville Downtown is centrally located in Louisville, a 4-minute walk from Fourth Street Live! and 7 minutes by foot from KFC Yum Center. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Louisville Palace and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Muhammad Ali Center.
What's nearby
Ohio River Valley(0.1 miles)
Jewish Hospital(0.2 miles)
Fourth Street Live!(0.2 miles)
Kentucky International Convention Center(0.3 miles)
Whiskey Row(0.4 miles)
KFC Yum Center(0.4 miles)
Norton Hospital(0.6 miles)
Louisville Palace(0.6 miles)
Louisville Waterfront Park(0.6 miles)
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience(0.6 miles)
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts(0.7 miles)
Riverfront Plaza Belvedere(0.7 miles)
Muhammad Ali Center(0.7 miles)
Belle of Louisville(0.7 miles)
21c Museum Hotel(0.8 miles)
Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF)(6.2 miles)
Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)(8.1 miles)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
ATM / Cash Machine
Designated Smoking Area
Vending Machines
Location
401 South 2nd Street, Downtown Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Ohio River Valley (0.1 miles)
Jewish Hospital (0.2 miles)
Fourth Street Live! (0.2 miles)
Kentucky International Convention Center (0.3 miles)
Whiskey Row (0.4 miles)
KFC Yum Center (0.4 miles)
Guest reviews
7
Pleasant
Based on 1,002 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
19%
Couple
32%
Family
17%
Group
18%
Solo
11%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Econo Lodge Louisville Downtown, travelers highlight a central, walkable location and low prices, but note trade-offs like street noise, a rougher surrounding area, and an older, no frills property that varies in upkeep and comfort.
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What guests think
At Econo Lodge Louisville Downtown, travelers highlight a central, walkable location and low prices, but note trade-offs like street noise, a rougher surrounding area, and an older, no frills property that varies in upkeep and comfort.
Several guests mention comfortable beds and decent room size, with fridges and microwaves in many rooms. Common downsides include inconsistent cleanliness (stained linens, dirty floors, lingering smoke or musty odors), frequent traffic and corridor noise, and a $5 parking fee plus refundable deposits and occasional billing frustrations. Breakfast is a simple continental spread and Wi-Fi can be unreliable. Expect a basic downtown stay with value over polish.
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Facilities
Older, no frills property with on-site surface parking that costs about $5. Some report issues like an out-of-service ice machine and elevator concerns.
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Joanna
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location with good parking rates. Hotel was in fine condition. Bed was surprisingly VERY comfortable, better than some other high end hotels. Was a great location for the KICC.
Great location with good parking rates. Hotel was in fine condition. Bed was surprisingly VERY comfortable, better than some other high end hotels. Was a great location for the KICC.
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Maurice Lemaul
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking was available,, and staff had unauthorized vehicles remove from property,
Parking was available,, and staff had unauthorized vehicles remove from property,
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Danny R.
Oct 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was nice. Water was hot. Bed was very comfortable. Had to pay $5.00 per day to park there??? Guess it’s their way of making a bit more money off your stay.
Room was nice. Water was hot. Bed was very comfortable. Had to pay $5.00 per day to park there??? Guess it’s their way of making a bit more money off your stay.
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Sally
Apr 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find, bright lit up parking lot, & reasonable parking rate
Easy to find, bright lit up parking lot, & reasonable parking rate
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Aaron
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Considering several other hotels around Econolodge were $300+ per night the weekend we stayed, we were thrilled to pay $80 per night. Of course we were not expecting a five star experience, but the bed was comfortable, it was clean, and the room was a decent size. The fridge and microwave were a nice bonus too. The staff were friendly. Parking price was reasonable. It’s literally attached to a liquor store, which could throw some people off, but there were no issues at all; it’s actually convenient to have a store so close. Area was walkable to restaurants and bars on Main. I’d stay here again considering the price.
Considering several other hotels around Econolodge were $300+ per night the weekend we stayed, we were thrilled to pay $80 per night. Of course we were not expecting a five star experience, but the bed was comfortable, it was clean, and the room was a decent size. The fridge and microwave were a nice bonus too. The staff were friendly. Parking price was reasonable. It’s literally attached to a liquor store, which could throw some people off, but there were no issues at all; it’s actually convenient to have a store so close. Area was walkable to restaurants and bars on Main. I’d stay here again considering the price.
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William
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Why do they charge a non-refundable fee of $5.00 for parking.? If you are driving a vehicle and staying here for the night, what is the reason for charging a customer to park at this facility. Ridiculous!!!!!
Why do they charge a non-refundable fee of $5.00 for parking.? If you are driving a vehicle and staying here for the night, what is the reason for charging a customer to park at this facility. Ridiculous!!!!!
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stuart
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is convenient to interstates and downtown Louisville restaurants, ballgames and conventions. Plus, it's a fraction of the competition's prices. Inexpensive surface parking is an added benefit, if you need to come and go. It is what it is. A basic motel that provides you the basics.
Hotel is convenient to interstates and downtown Louisville restaurants, ballgames and conventions. Plus, it's a fraction of the competition's prices. Inexpensive surface parking is an added benefit, if you need to come and go. It is what it is. A basic motel that provides you the basics.
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Summer
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Checking in was smooth and easy the parking for $5.00 was unexpected. The hotel was fine for a one night state for a concert at a cheap rate. But needs some updating bathroom was a bit small, bedding and towels where some what stained/ discolored. Elevator I had to hold my breath due to it pausing a few times thinking it was going to stop and not be able to get out. Free breakfast was wall mart cheap pastries with a weird pan cake maker. $100 a night was way to much for this property. Again in a pinch for a a concert and not caring about the say its a good spot.
Checking in was smooth and easy the parking for $5.00 was unexpected. The hotel was fine for a one night state for a concert at a cheap rate. But needs some updating bathroom was a bit small, bedding and towels where some what stained/ discolored. Elevator I had to hold my breath due to it pausing a few times thinking it was going to stop and not be able to get out. Free breakfast was wall mart cheap pastries with a weird pan cake maker. $100 a night was way to much for this property. Again in a pinch for a a concert and not caring about the say its a good spot.
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James
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
In need of renovation, shows its age. No protein other than peanut butter with breakfast. No working ice machine. Room was comfortably not as quiet as hoped.
In need of renovation, shows its age. No protein other than peanut butter with breakfast. No working ice machine. Room was comfortably not as quiet as hoped.
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Karl
Feb 17, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I booked this hotel through Expedia. When I checked in, the clerk told me that there would be $5/day charge for parking - this seemed reasonable as the larger hotel chains charge a lot more. When I went to check out, I asked for a receipt for the parking because it was not on the Expedia bill. This clerk had a hard time understanding what I was asking for and told me that there would be no receipt. I have no problem with a reasonable parking fee - what I take exception to is not being able to get a receipt for the parking.
I booked this hotel through Expedia. When I checked in, the clerk told me that there would be $5/day charge for parking - this seemed reasonable as the larger hotel chains charge a lot more. When I went to check out, I asked for a receipt for the parking because it was not on the Expedia bill. This clerk had a hard time understanding what I was asking for and told me that there would be no receipt. I have no problem with a reasonable parking fee - what I take exception to is not being able to get a receipt for the parking.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: many found rooms clean, while others noted stained linens, dirty floors, hair in bathrooms, and persistent smoke or musty odors.
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Marjorie
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bedding was dirty and had human hair on the blanket. Pubic hair was in the shower and some bugs crawling in the tub. We requested fresh bedding but wasn’t able to provide because it was already locked up. The blanket was filthy. The exterior door had light coming through from the door knob to the floor. I’m surprised Expedia had this hotel as a choice.
Bedding was dirty and had human hair on the blanket. Pubic hair was in the shower and some bugs crawling in the tub. We requested fresh bedding but wasn’t able to provide because it was already locked up. The blanket was filthy. The exterior door had light coming through from the door knob to the floor. I’m surprised Expedia had this hotel as a choice.
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Ryanne
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean, but the room was extremely hot when we got in it which led to a smell. There was constant sirens from police. It didn’t feel like the safest surroundings. Overall the room was nice but spilled water and when I cleaned it up, the towel was black so they need to mop the floors.
The room was clean, but the room was extremely hot when we got in it which led to a smell. There was constant sirens from police. It didn’t feel like the safest surroundings. Overall the room was nice but spilled water and when I cleaned it up, the towel was black so they need to mop the floors.
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Chris
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beat up, disgusting furniture, stained sheets, and very unclean...gross
Beat up, disgusting furniture, stained sheets, and very unclean...gross
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Catherine
May 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Location was nice. The hotel is old and beat up, and the floors were very dirty. But the price was right and we could walk everywhere we wanted to go.
Location was nice. The hotel is old and beat up, and the floors were very dirty. But the price was right and we could walk everywhere we wanted to go.
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Paula
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My family and I were very disappointed with our stay. The linens and walls were dirty, and it was bad enough that we didn’t even feel comfortable showering there. Thankfully, it was just for one night. The only positives were that the beds were comfortable and the AC worked. Because of the cleanliness issues, we had to sleep on top of the beds fully dressed in hoodies, sweatpants, and socks.
My family and I were very disappointed with our stay. The linens and walls were dirty, and it was bad enough that we didn’t even feel comfortable showering there. Thankfully, it was just for one night. The only positives were that the beds were comfortable and the AC worked. Because of the cleanliness issues, we had to sleep on top of the beds fully dressed in hoodies, sweatpants, and socks.
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Raymond
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Room was clean and staff was helpful.
Room was clean and staff was helpful.
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Don
Jul 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
When entrance door is closed large gap around it, floor was filthy socks was black after walking on it. Strange odor. Staff was good, the made sure unregistered people were kept off property. Breakfast was below average but okay.
When entrance door is closed large gap around it, floor was filthy socks was black after walking on it. Strange odor. Staff was good, the made sure unregistered people were kept off property. Breakfast was below average but okay.
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Christopher
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Friendly staff and clean room.
Friendly staff and clean room.
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Robert
Sep 28, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was dirty, when I checked in there were napkins from Chipotle on the TV stand and trash on the floor in the bathroom. There was no carpeting on the floor, it was some kind of laminate. It needed to be mopped, my feet got dirty just walking through the room. Breakfast was OK, just a basic continental breakfast. Although the Omni is right across the street, this must be in a bad area. I checked in after 10:00 PM and the door to the front desk was locked. I had to check in through a tiny slot through which I passed my credit card and ID. On a positive note, there were no bedbugs. Pubs and dining are within walking distance.
Room was dirty, when I checked in there were napkins from Chipotle on the TV stand and trash on the floor in the bathroom. There was no carpeting on the floor, it was some kind of laminate. It needed to be mopped, my feet got dirty just walking through the room. Breakfast was OK, just a basic continental breakfast. Although the Omni is right across the street, this must be in a bad area. I checked in after 10:00 PM and the door to the front desk was locked. I had to check in through a tiny slot through which I passed my credit card and ID. On a positive note, there were no bedbugs. Pubs and dining are within walking distance.
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Micah
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect affordable place to stay! It is such a convenient location within walking distance of many nearby businesses, friendly staff, clean room with a BALCONY that I was not expecting. Noisy road is my only complaint, and that’s the price you pay for being so close to everything, so it’s worth it in my opinion! I would recommend staying here .
Perfect affordable place to stay! It is such a convenient location within walking distance of many nearby businesses, friendly staff, clean room with a BALCONY that I was not expecting. Noisy road is my only complaint, and that’s the price you pay for being so close to everything, so it’s worth it in my opinion! I would recommend staying here .
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and dated but beds are generally comfortable; some are spacious and include a fridge and microwave. Significant street and hallway noise is common, and Wi-Fi reliability varies.
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David
Oct 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Solid basic serviceable hotel. Had issues with WIFI, which kept dropping out likely due to all rooms being full. I liked the non-carpeted floors. Feels 'cleaner' with vinyl. Good mattress and pillows. Excellent water pressure in the shower.
Solid basic serviceable hotel. Had issues with WIFI, which kept dropping out likely due to all rooms being full. I liked the non-carpeted floors. Feels 'cleaner' with vinyl. Good mattress and pillows. Excellent water pressure in the shower.
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Dane
May 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A decent place to stay in downtown Louisville. The rooms are a bit dated and barebones but are pretty spacious and reasonably priced.
A decent place to stay in downtown Louisville. The rooms are a bit dated and barebones but are pretty spacious and reasonably priced.
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Titus
Apr 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Small tv . Lay out of room not good. Can not see tv from desk. Door has a gap to outside
Small tv . Lay out of room not good. Can not see tv from desk. Door has a gap to outside
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Charles
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a classic "you get what you pay for" hotel. Nothing fancy, kind of rundown, but very affordable especially for this area. It's within easy walking distance to the KICC and a number of great restaurants. But there was a constant parade of motorcycles, monster trucks, and street racers all night long. Loudest hotel I ever stayed at. Had to sleep with headphones on.
This is a classic "you get what you pay for" hotel. Nothing fancy, kind of rundown, but very affordable especially for this area. It's within easy walking distance to the KICC and a number of great restaurants. But there was a constant parade of motorcycles, monster trucks, and street racers all night long. Loudest hotel I ever stayed at. Had to sleep with headphones on.
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Jay
May 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
They need to do alot of updates, like new doors on the rooms and paint the rooms. The beds were very comfortable.
They need to do alot of updates, like new doors on the rooms and paint the rooms. The beds were very comfortable.
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Ellinor
Oct 14, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Posetive: Nice personal and nice rooms, its is cheap. Negative: Tou could hear the road quite clearly, even the alarms from the neighbourgs alarm in the moorning if you were up (not so loudly you would wake ip from it). Overall, a really good place for its price.
Posetive: Nice personal and nice rooms, its is cheap. Negative: Tou could hear the road quite clearly, even the alarms from the neighbourgs alarm in the moorning if you were up (not so loudly you would wake ip from it). Overall, a really good place for its price.
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Mia
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay was ok. The walls were thin and we could hear everything from the room neat to us and outside.
Our stay was ok. The walls were thin and we could hear everything from the room neat to us and outside.
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Ed
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Air conditioning and fridge a little noisy when trying to sleep.
Air conditioning and fridge a little noisy when trying to sleep.
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Bill
Nov 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Comfortable stay in downtown Louisville. Downtown sounds a little loud. Convenient free parking. Wifi abysmally poor. Might be better closer to office. Bed comfortable; shower great. Floor could be cleaner. Great for our needs (except for the wifi)--needed something economical close to the convention center.
Comfortable stay in downtown Louisville. Downtown sounds a little loud. Convenient free parking. Wifi abysmally poor. Might be better closer to office. Bed comfortable; shower great. Floor could be cleaner. Great for our needs (except for the wifi)--needed something economical close to the convention center.
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Micah
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect affordable place to stay! It is such a convenient location within walking distance of many nearby businesses, friendly staff, clean room with a BALCONY that I was not expecting. Noisy road is my only complaint, and that’s the price you pay for being so close to everything, so it’s worth it in my opinion! I would recommend staying here .
Perfect affordable place to stay! It is such a convenient location within walking distance of many nearby businesses, friendly staff, clean room with a BALCONY that I was not expecting. Noisy road is my only complaint, and that’s the price you pay for being so close to everything, so it’s worth it in my opinion! I would recommend staying here .
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Service
Service is inconsistent—many guests describe friendly, efficient staff, but others report rude interactions, difficulty reaching the desk, and disputes over deposits, parking charges, or refunds.
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Kim
Dec 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I went to a work party in the area and got back to my room about 12:30 am. My room key(s) were not working so I went to the front desk to try to have them help me get in and the front door was locked. It was after midnight and I knocked several times and no one answered so I tried to open the door. The front desk clerk finally came out and was extremely rude, mean, and downright scary. He was literally screaming at me, accusing me of trying to break the door! I was shocked and very intimidated. All I did was knock and try to turn the handle!!. He finally took my key card and fixed it but did not apologize. I’m appalled that someone would treat me that way just for trying to get help to get into the room I paid for. I called the one 800 number to report the incident and I do have to say that the gentleman that answered my call was extremely polite and helpful and promised me that the situation would be addressed.
I went to a work party in the area and got back to my room about 12:30 am. My room key(s) were not working so I went to the front desk to try to have them help me get in and the front door was locked. It was after midnight and I knocked several times and no one answered so I tried to open the door. The front desk clerk finally came out and was extremely rude, mean, and downright scary. He was literally screaming at me, accusing me of trying to break the door! I was shocked and very intimidated. All I did was knock and try to turn the handle!!. He finally took my key card and fixed it but did not apologize. I’m appalled that someone would treat me that way just for trying to get help to get into the room I paid for. I called the one 800 number to report the incident and I do have to say that the gentleman that answered my call was extremely polite and helpful and promised me that the situation would be addressed.
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Rachell
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was so loud. The staff was never at the desk.
The room was so loud. The staff was never at the desk.
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Stephanie
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Please save your time and money. I don’t normally complain about hotels but this one was just unacceptable. One person running the front desk and breakfast and watching his kid all at the same time, he could not keep breakfast stocked and I left starving. The ice machine is boarded up and pad locked. There was hair on our “clean” towels. Room was run down and the ceiling was bowing. Too many things to list here. I requested a refund for my one night and the owner refused. They aren’t concerned about customer satisfaction.
Please save your time and money. I don’t normally complain about hotels but this one was just unacceptable. One person running the front desk and breakfast and watching his kid all at the same time, he could not keep breakfast stocked and I left starving. The ice machine is boarded up and pad locked. There was hair on our “clean” towels. Room was run down and the ceiling was bowing. Too many things to list here. I requested a refund for my one night and the owner refused. They aren’t concerned about customer satisfaction.
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Steven
Oct 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
They charged me for parking and still haven’t got my deposit back
They charged me for parking and still haven’t got my deposit back
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ALULA ARAYA
Mar 5, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
They where very helpful and friendly with a great service.
They where very helpful and friendly with a great service.
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April
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wasn’t bad for the price but they never refunded the $147 they took out of my account twice nor the $100 deposit they took out. Such a language barrier that I can’t get them to understand they owe me money!
Wasn’t bad for the price but they never refunded the $147 they took out of my account twice nor the $100 deposit they took out. Such a language barrier that I can’t get them to understand they owe me money!
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Josh
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Trip was booked through Hotels.com and I have the reservation confirmation with me. I reserved a room for 2 days. Again I had the confirmation with me. My family and I went tto the events we wanted to see on Saturday and when we came back my card would not work. I went to the front desk and asked if they could rescan the card because it does not work. The front desk clerk decided to berate me and told me I did not tell them I was staying two days. I just happened to have the confirmation paper on me and I showed him. He then said that it was my responsibility to tell them when I checked in and paid for my room that I was going to stay for the two days. I asked why I should have to since I had a confirmation of two days. He again became very aggrivated with me and told me that it is always the customers responsibility to tell the front desk what my plans are for the next day. I take this as I am supposed to tell them when and where I am going. I asked if that was correct. His response is that it is the customers responsibiliyu to tell the front desk what their plans are. I HIGHLY DISCOURAGE ANYONE FROM RENTING A ROOM FROM THIS ESTABLISHMENT
Trip was booked through Hotels.com and I have the reservation confirmation with me. I reserved a room for 2 days. Again I had the confirmation with me. My family and I went tto the events we wanted to see on Saturday and when we came back my card would not work. I went to the front desk and asked if they could rescan the card because it does not work. The front desk clerk decided to berate me and told me I did not tell them I was staying two days. I just happened to have the confirmation paper on me and I showed him. He then said that it was my responsibility to tell them when I checked in and paid for my room that I was going to stay for the two days. I asked why I should have to since I had a confirmation of two days. He again became very aggrivated with me and told me that it is always the customers responsibility to tell the front desk what my plans are for the next day. I take this as I am supposed to tell them when and where I am going. I asked if that was correct. His response is that it is the customers responsibiliyu to tell the front desk what their plans are. I HIGHLY DISCOURAGE ANYONE FROM RENTING A ROOM FROM THIS ESTABLISHMENT
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Cody
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Loud music playing in street next door on first night. Called front desk to ask if they could do anything if what I could do. Staff was rude on phone call and very defensive saying basically I shouldn’t have called.
Loud music playing in street next door on first night. Called front desk to ask if they could do anything if what I could do. Staff was rude on phone call and very defensive saying basically I shouldn’t have called.
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Shane
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Simply no hospitality, Card says 6 am breakfast so i go down, and behind the window, the guy tells me, no it starts at 7, I show him the card I received at check in and he says, no they should no have given that to you, then gets the same card and writes over the 6. LOL. seriously. Rude as you can imagine. We made it work but this is a no go place.
Simply no hospitality, Card says 6 am breakfast so i go down, and behind the window, the guy tells me, no it starts at 7, I show him the card I received at check in and he says, no they should no have given that to you, then gets the same card and writes over the 6. LOL. seriously. Rude as you can imagine. We made it work but this is a no go place.
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Deandre
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great service
Great service
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Location
Central downtown location within walking distance of KICC, KFC Yum! Center, Whiskey Row, and restaurants. Several guests felt the immediate area was rough, with homeless activity near the property.
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Paula
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Decent budget hotel that is in easy walking distance to several fun bars and restaurants. Easy access to get on the freeway, easy to find from the airport.
Decent budget hotel that is in easy walking distance to several fun bars and restaurants. Easy access to get on the freeway, easy to find from the airport.
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Andrew
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Homeless people sleeping under the stairs right next to our room. We left after one night.
Homeless people sleeping under the stairs right next to our room. We left after one night.
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Rajamanickam
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location
Convenient location
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elizabeth
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It's right downtown and east to walk to shows and dining on 4th Street
It's right downtown and east to walk to shows and dining on 4th Street
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Aaron
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Considering several other hotels around Econolodge were $300+ per night the weekend we stayed, we were thrilled to pay $80 per night. Of course we were not expecting a five star experience, but the bed was comfortable, it was clean, and the room was a decent size. The fridge and microwave were a nice bonus too. The staff were friendly. Parking price was reasonable. It’s literally attached to a liquor store, which could throw some people off, but there were no issues at all; it’s actually convenient to have a store so close. Area was walkable to restaurants and bars on Main. I’d stay here again considering the price.
Considering several other hotels around Econolodge were $300+ per night the weekend we stayed, we were thrilled to pay $80 per night. Of course we were not expecting a five star experience, but the bed was comfortable, it was clean, and the room was a decent size. The fridge and microwave were a nice bonus too. The staff were friendly. Parking price was reasonable. It’s literally attached to a liquor store, which could throw some people off, but there were no issues at all; it’s actually convenient to have a store so close. Area was walkable to restaurants and bars on Main. I’d stay here again considering the price.
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Peter
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very close to whiskey road. Close to downtown, makes everything walkable. Also it was very easy to jump on the expressway to hit any of the attractions around Louisville.
Very close to whiskey road. Close to downtown, makes everything walkable. Also it was very easy to jump on the expressway to hit any of the attractions around Louisville.
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CHRISTINE
Oct 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is downtown and close to a lot of restaurants. However, the homeless population made us uneasy to walk too far with our family. There were a few bumps with our check in process since English was the second language for the staff and we weren't told of a daily parking fee prior to arrival. The rooms were very spacious and clean. The parking lot was very bright, which made us feel safer with the number of homeless around. The continental breakfast was ok; pancakes, cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, toast, bagels, fruit, juice and coffee.
The hotel is downtown and close to a lot of restaurants. However, the homeless population made us uneasy to walk too far with our family. There were a few bumps with our check in process since English was the second language for the staff and we weren't told of a daily parking fee prior to arrival. The rooms were very spacious and clean. The parking lot was very bright, which made us feel safer with the number of homeless around. The continental breakfast was ok; pancakes, cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, toast, bagels, fruit, juice and coffee.
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Amanda
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Meh - it wasn’t completely horrible. I honestly didn’t expect much from an Econolodge so my expectations were already so-so. Not terribly dirty, the hard surfaces were clean but the linens (bedding, towel, pillow cases) showed stains. The bottom of the shower curtain was mildewed. It looked like most of the rooms were smoke free but the smell of Marijuana was prominent when walking outside of the rooms in the walkway and in the parking lot. The immediate area was kind of rough but we never felt unsafe. The rate we got was reasonable for the location. We didn’t partake in the continental breakfast but when checking out I could smell waffles, so even though there isn’t much to the breakfast bar, it smelled like they did have a waffle maker.
Meh - it wasn’t completely horrible. I honestly didn’t expect much from an Econolodge so my expectations were already so-so. Not terribly dirty, the hard surfaces were clean but the linens (bedding, towel, pillow cases) showed stains. The bottom of the shower curtain was mildewed. It looked like most of the rooms were smoke free but the smell of Marijuana was prominent when walking outside of the rooms in the walkway and in the parking lot. The immediate area was kind of rough but we never felt unsafe. The rate we got was reasonable for the location. We didn’t partake in the continental breakfast but when checking out I could smell waffles, so even though there isn’t much to the breakfast bar, it smelled like they did have a waffle maker.
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Michael
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location in the middle of everything
Great location in the middle of everything
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Steven
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Can’t beat the location. Lots of people rev engines and drive like maniacs in the middle of the night, so, other than that it was a fantastic value and I would stay there every time I come to Louisville.
Can’t beat the location. Lots of people rev engines and drive like maniacs in the middle of the night, so, other than that it was a fantastic value and I would stay there every time I come to Louisville.
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Dining
Continental breakfast is modest—pancakes, bagels, cereal and similar items—with limited variety and occasional stocking issues. Some guests found it fine for a quick start.
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Jason
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent bed. Great value. Great location. I wish the "breakfast" was a bit more than as muffin and cereal.
Excellent bed. Great value. Great location. I wish the "breakfast" was a bit more than as muffin and cereal.
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Rhonda
Apr 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The motel was very convenient and you could walk to most places and their continental breakfast was fresh and they even had a pancake machine which I thought was cool. But if you are looking for a updated nice motel this is not your place. It was in need of updating badly!
The motel was very convenient and you could walk to most places and their continental breakfast was fresh and they even had a pancake machine which I thought was cool. But if you are looking for a updated nice motel this is not your place. It was in need of updating badly!
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Lorenzo
Feb 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The breakfast was more of a continental breakfast; bagels, cereal...
The breakfast was more of a continental breakfast; bagels, cereal...
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michael
Mar 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good reasonably priced motor lodge in downtown Louisville. Breakfast is minimal.
Good reasonably priced motor lodge in downtown Louisville. Breakfast is minimal.
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Amanda
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Meh - it wasn’t completely horrible. I honestly didn’t expect much from an Econolodge so my expectations were already so-so. Not terribly dirty, the hard surfaces were clean but the linens (bedding, towel, pillow cases) showed stains. The bottom of the shower curtain was mildewed. It looked like most of the rooms were smoke free but the smell of Marijuana was prominent when walking outside of the rooms in the walkway and in the parking lot. The immediate area was kind of rough but we never felt unsafe. The rate we got was reasonable for the location. We didn’t partake in the continental breakfast but when checking out I could smell waffles, so even though there isn’t much to the breakfast bar, it smelled like they did have a waffle maker.
Meh - it wasn’t completely horrible. I honestly didn’t expect much from an Econolodge so my expectations were already so-so. Not terribly dirty, the hard surfaces were clean but the linens (bedding, towel, pillow cases) showed stains. The bottom of the shower curtain was mildewed. It looked like most of the rooms were smoke free but the smell of Marijuana was prominent when walking outside of the rooms in the walkway and in the parking lot. The immediate area was kind of rough but we never felt unsafe. The rate we got was reasonable for the location. We didn’t partake in the continental breakfast but when checking out I could smell waffles, so even though there isn’t much to the breakfast bar, it smelled like they did have a waffle maker.
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robert
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
breakfast was great.
breakfast was great.
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Jeffrey
Apr 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean and updated. The continental breakfast was less than expected. I believe Expedia noted free parking but unsecure parking is $5/day.
The room was very clean and updated. The continental breakfast was less than expected. I believe Expedia noted free parking but unsecure parking is $5/day.
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Scott
Oct 8, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
It was one of the nicer Econo Lodge's I have stayed at and would stay there again. Breakfast was good!
It was one of the nicer Econo Lodge's I have stayed at and would stay there again. Breakfast was good!
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James
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
In need of renovation, shows its age. No protein other than peanut butter with breakfast. No working ice machine. Room was comfortably not as quiet as hoped.
In need of renovation, shows its age. No protein other than peanut butter with breakfast. No working ice machine. Room was comfortably not as quiet as hoped.
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kathy
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The rooms were adequate. Comfy bed and pillows, good heat/ac. Shower head was hanging out of a broken wall but it had good pressure. Bad shampoo/conditioner, bring your own. Breakfast was constantly out of food and coffee and there was only one person working. Pancake machine was broken having trouble. Limited food options for Breakfast included bagels/pancakes/muffins/cereal/yogurt, no protein or hot items other than pancakes. The outside of the hotel was run down and the were homeless people on the property asking for help. The price and location were great and I would stay there again because it has all the basic requirements for a hotel and it was very affordable. Noisy street out front but HVAC fan muted the noise.
The rooms were adequate. Comfy bed and pillows, good heat/ac. Shower head was hanging out of a broken wall but it had good pressure. Bad shampoo/conditioner, bring your own. Breakfast was constantly out of food and coffee and there was only one person working. Pancake machine was broken having trouble. Limited food options for Breakfast included bagels/pancakes/muffins/cereal/yogurt, no protein or hot items other than pancakes. The outside of the hotel was run down and the were homeless people on the property asking for help. The price and location were great and I would stay there again because it has all the basic requirements for a hotel and it was very affordable. Noisy street out front but HVAC fan muted the noise.
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Cathy C
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Stole my stuff out my room
Stole my stuff out my room
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George
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay and clean rooms.
Great stay and clean rooms.
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Andrew
Aug 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
It is in the middle of a homeless encampment. They will Rob want to do not stay here at any price.
It is in the middle of a homeless encampment. They will Rob want to do not stay here at any price.
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Tony
Aug 1, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room conditions are not meeting with standards for cleanliness. The floors are disgusting - my socks (or feet) had to be washed each time they touched the hard surfaces of the floors. They have not been mopped in a very long time. The shower was spraying all over the place as well. The door don’t really shut all the way so everything is heard outside. The cleaning staff banged on my door and immediately tried entering even though I was staying 2 nights. The bed was comfortable and the parking was nice. The price is great but not great enough for the disgusting floors.
The room conditions are not meeting with standards for cleanliness. The floors are disgusting - my socks (or feet) had to be washed each time they touched the hard surfaces of the floors. They have not been mopped in a very long time. The shower was spraying all over the place as well. The door don’t really shut all the way so everything is heard outside. The cleaning staff banged on my door and immediately tried entering even though I was staying 2 nights. The bed was comfortable and the parking was nice. The price is great but not great enough for the disgusting floors.
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TERRI
Jul 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to visit. Room was clean and close to all the activities that they offer. A lot of homeless people around the hotel. They didn’t bother anyone, it was just sad to see.
Great place to visit. Room was clean and close to all the activities that they offer. A lot of homeless people around the hotel. They didn’t bother anyone, it was just sad to see.
Property Policies
Check-in
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From 15:00 to 04:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Econo Lodge Louisville Downtown
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available onsite for a fee of USD 8 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Guests are advised to contact the property in advance to reserve parking, as it is subject to availability.
What type of breakfast is offered?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in may be available for a fee of USD 15, and late check-out for USD 20, both subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details regarding accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed with the property directly.
How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The lodge is centrally located in Louisville, just a 4-minute walk from Fourth Street Live! and a 7-minute walk from KFC Yum Center. It is also 0.6 miles from Louisville Palace and 0.8 miles from Muhammad Ali Center, making it convenient for exploring local attractions.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children 10 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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- 2026-09-26: 200.46636935565184USD
- 2026-09-27: 137.99952340826414USD
- 2026-09-28: 72.52718687123108USD
- 2026-09-29: 78.32972524882507USD
- 2026-09-30: 75.00701USD
- 2026-10-01: 76.48152536393738USD
- 2026-10-02: 119.95778470402526USD
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- 2026-10-18: 72.78337360406493USD
- 2026-10-19: 80.96816070718383USD
- 2026-10-20: 124.19084809362792USD
- 2026-10-21: 127.94967681706237USD
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- 2026-10-27: 67.40869057690429USD
- 2026-10-28: 66.9636630823288USD
- 2026-10-29: 67.2359610808792USD
- 2026-10-30: 75.3868925160675USD
- 2026-10-31: 78.93895119216918USD
- 2026-11-01: 82.30369659538269USD
- 2026-11-02: 75.57340462765502USD
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- 2026-11-08: 69.97248157276154USD
- 2026-11-09: 73.853056USD
- 2026-11-10: 71.50028296716309USD
- 2026-11-11: 74.97051754295349USD
- 2026-11-12: 72.46601688533019USD
- 2026-11-13: 96.62402345011901USD
- 2026-11-14: 96.94187319119263USD
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
- 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Up to 4 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Uncovered self parking fee: USD 8 per day (in/out privileges)
- Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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