The Brown Hotel

A Louisville legend, The Brown Hotel is beloved by generations of guests for its Georgian-Revival elegance and timeless Southern charm. Anchoring downtown Louisville with a firm grasp on history paired with a 21st century appreciation for hospitality, this landmark hotel at the corners of Fourth ...

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    (502) 209-7346

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    brownhotel.com

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  • Type

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Address

335 W Broadway (at 4th St.) Louisville , KY 40202 United States

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Paula Heisler

Absolutely gorgeous. We didn't stay here but it was so interesting to walk through the lobby and learn the history of such a beautiful hotel . The theater was amazing and we had a great time!

PureWow

Louisville’s Brown Hotel isn’t your run-of-the-mill sandwich shop , but it’s home to the legendary Hot Brown sandwich : Open-face turkey on Texas toast smothered in buttery mornay sauce and bacon . Read more

Daniel Barnett

At 899 calories, The Hot Brown is not only obviously delicious, but slightly irresponsible in the vain of Paula Dean. Good dish if you're not moving that day and if you've cleared it with your doctor

Brad Hager

BEAUTIFUL historical hotel , very nostalgic, decor is nice. Friendly , attentive staff . GREAT food especially the hot brown. Good piano bar on the 2nd for, great martinis , nice clientele ????????

louisville.com

The English Renaissance architecure helps establish the historic and elegant ambience at the Brown Hotel, which features one of Louisville's finest restaurants , the English Grill.

Kate

Food was delicious! Loved the derby pie ! Staff was very friendly ! Hotel is very nice enjoyed walking around after we ate.

Sofia Papastamelos

Fantastic service from the moment I stepped out of my cab. Love the beautiful lounge .

Jake Smith

See Gerald at the cafe bar . He's a great guy and has all the insider tips you could want about Louisville, the Derby, and the New York Yankees.

Road Unraveled

The Hot Brown is everything it's hyped up to be. So good!

Ed Cantu

The originator of the "Hot Brown", basically a really good turkey club with mornay sauce . Definitely share-able... but in my defense, I was pretty hungry.

Jackie G

The hotel is beautiful and the staff is exceptional. It is affordable too. Highly recommend!

Travel Channel

“Get the hot brown- more delicious and more effective than Ambien. Zzzzzz.” --Adam Richman, Man v Food Nation

Just Add Bourbon

Ask your server or bartender for your Urban Bourbon Trail Passport! Try the traditional Mint Julep , made with Maker's Mark and homemade mint syrup , or ask for the "Julep Tea ".

Lydia Ammosova

The legendary Hot Brown sandwich was born here~it's not a trip to Louisville if you don't indulge! This is a classic old school hotel built in 1923~I wish these walls could talk & tell me stories!

Terry Rogers

Photo from lobby area. Feels like you went through a time warp back to the 1920's. What a special place

Kathleen

The car valet only costs $4 dollars more per night. Definitely worth it when the temperature is subzero.

Leigh Loftus

Classic, order the hot brown!

David Bullman

Elegant place to have a classic cocktail .

Vincent Chesney

Such history, glamor, service…

Maggie Hinklin

Order the old fashioned and sit at the piano on the second floor bar . You will feel like Daisy Buchanan!

JA Douglass

The menu at the bar is great, and much less expensive than the main dining room.

Buford Douglas

The Hot Brown sandwich was invented here by Fred K. Schmidt in 1926.

Shannon Wallace Jr

I hear the hot brown sandwich is delicious. Looking forward to trying it!

Mary E

The hot brown is priced a little less on the J Graham lunch menu

Chad Hembree

The hot brown is delicious.

Allen Vogliano

This is the best hotel in Louisville.

Evan[Bu]

"Elizabethtown" was filmed at The Brown Hotel.

JA Douglass

Grab a seat at the piano and a Hot Brown.

Nancy Quincy McDermott

Try the hot brown and derby pie ...awesome!

mr wonderful

they have bugs there saw a roach in the bathroom of my room other than that the place was awesome for the price

TV Food Maps

Check out Brown Hotel as seen on Throwdown with Bobby Flay Read more

William Hargiss

Great staff !!! customers were bad though.

Laura B

Aaron makes an amazing mint julep ! I like the creme de mint/sugar rim.

Evan[Bu]

Be sure to crash the big Chuck and Cindy wedding.

Julie King

On Fridays they have Hot Brown on lunch buffet . It is Amazing!

Marq Johnson

Didn’t stay here, but came for some Derby Pie and bourbon balls, lol!

Jason Lok

Must try this!

Traci

You MUST have The Hot Brown sandwich . Any other restaurant is a fake - this sandwich was born here!

Monica???? ????Carrera????

Buy a hat at store!

Stephanie Myers

1015 is a suite room with a flat screen over the headboard of my bed

April Kimmel

Gotta get the famous Hot Brown.

Las Vegas Mannequins

The hotel was built in 1923.

Brian Blankenship

Restaurant has an awesome lunch buffet . Read more

Jessica Perkins

Great place for brunch

Dirk Holsopple

Try the Hot Brown.

Courtney Sandora

Go to Brown Hotel Bar . Sip on a Manhattan and make like a gangster.

Guía Planeting

The Brown, opulencia en el corazón de Kentucky Read more

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