21c Museum Hotels

21c Louisville delivers a new kind of travel experience - a contemporary art museum, thoughtfully designed guest rooms and a first class bar & restaurant on-site. Located in the heart of Bourbon Country, your escape awaits.

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700 W Main St (at S. 7th St.) Louisville , KY 40202 United States

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Men's Health Mag

The Just Add Bourbon package gets you two cocktails from its Proof on Main bar , two passports to the Urban Bourbon Trail in downtown (i.e., a series of great whiskey joints) and other perks. Read more

Alison

On the way to the elevator is a cool video projection where you become the art ! Great boutique hotel with outstanding cocktails and food. Very fair prices for the quality !

Marie La Rue

Only visited the exhibition rooms which were surprisingly good and hosted interesting thematics from contemporary artists . Worth a stop. Free entry.

louisville.com

"The art museum and boutique hotel also features the restaurant Proof on Main , which focuses on local products in everything from the food and the bourbon to the artwork and votive candles."

Jon Stewart

The coolest. Art museum right on first floor of hotel . Best mixed drink I've ever had: gin and house-made tonic, none of that quinine overkill, more of that fresh ginger snap. Food: simply great.

Stephen Vallera

Try a cocktail at the bar from the menu and take suggestions for any off-menu cocktails from the bartenders for round 2. They're excited about making it and know a heck of a lot about good drinks.

Jon Pressman

Seamless integration of modern art , top notch hotel , and first class bar/restaurant. High end culture at every turn. Pleasure to visit, stay, or eat.

Leah Malone

Move the penguins around, check out the museum and enjoy the finest staff and accommodations I've ever found at a boutique hotel .

Just Add Bourbon

Welcome to 21c Museum Hotel, if you're a fan of bourbon , they have a great bourbon bar here. Mosey on over to Proof on Main and grab a bourbon to relax and get your Urban Bourbon Trail Passport!

Paul Griffith

Don't hesitate to consult with 21c's knowledgable desk staff . Whether you're looking for bourbon , breakfast or both, their concierge skills are invaluable.

Ariana Bostwick

Didn't stay here but loved all of the beautiful art in the lobby. Especially the interactive art . As well as the bar Proof on Main .

Persephone

Ever changing art displays really capture the unique, quirky culture of Louisville

Ghostly International

One of the chicest places in town , the museum always has interesting contemporary art exhibits and the rooms are clean , modern, and comfortable . Look for the red penguins .

Frani Lieberman

Beautiful hotel , great staff and gorgeous museum all in one. Stay here if you need accommodation in charming Louisville!

Michelle Buice

I've been going here for years. It's free and always has interesting exhibits .

Jeff R.

The guest guide tells you what to do in the event of zombie apocalypse. Though it spelled it "apocolypse"

jbrotherlove

The Luxury King is spacious . Also great to see a boutique hotel with free wifi -- and it's fast!

Josh A

Only visited the art not the hotel but would highly recommend this as a free stop. Neat art - mostly modern.

j

No free parking around. Valet is $32 a night, but the many empty metered spots only have a $15 expired meter violation fee. You do the math.

Lucille Fisher

Modern art themed hotel . The penguin mascot is quirky & fun.

j

Ask for a penguin in your room. But make sure he takes a shower . Them penguins be filthy.

Jessica Reed

Most amazing hotel - definitely spend time exploring the museum part of it, including the Proof restaurant !

Chris Golden

Very cool rotating modern art collection

Ryan McAleer

This place is amazing. For the men...visit the bathroom and use the urinal. It is an interesting experience.

Amy W

7:30pm On the last Monday of each month, 21c and Sarabande Books are proud to host evenings of live music , followed by Sarabande authors reading their work.

Louisville

Museum Row on Main: Show your ticket stub from any of these attractions (Frazier International History Museum , Glassworks, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory , Louisville Science Center, Kentucky Muse

Xackery Irving

Great place for a drink. Rooms are kooky. Check out the museum . New Yorkers, like us, feel right at home.

Phil Back

Participate in Cabaret Life Drawing on a Sunday @ 4:30p. Downstairs gallery . Bring your own supplies. Casual group. $5 for students, $10 for everyone else.

Kristin

Hippest hotel I've stayed in, request a sound machine to help you sleep.

StellaB

Very clean rooms . Attentive staff . Love this hotel !

Adam Ashley

Cheesy and generic may be the only way to describe this chain of hotels

Steven Fisher

Fantastic stay.

Lital Shemesh

Truly an AMAZING hotel ! Greetings from Israel!

Laura is Louisville

Go to Proof,Have the warm Ricotta with Truffle Oil , and a large glass of Red Wine .Perfection:)

Amy W

21c Museum is North America's first museum dedicated solely to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art of the 21st century

Sean Watkins

Try the Bison Burger . Outstanding. And look out for a red penguin outside your door.

Catherine

21c is a modern epicenter for culture, activity, and artistic expression Read more

Aida Perez Flamm

Love this hotel , the exhibition is Cuba right now.

Warren Bobrow

Say hi to klaus the soused gnome

HelloMetro.com

Can't sleep? Browse the collection at the 21C art gallery 24/7. Read more

Kelly McCarthy

Men's bathroom #ftw

Nate Steiner

BEWARE OF THE RED PENGUIN ! (He's everywhere)

Elizabeth Nicol

Massage - ask for Lyle. He is truly gifted !

Amy W

Make sure to grab a drink at proof.

Watson Courtenay

The art display is very impressive and free.

Amy W

You've gotta see the "infamous restrooms ."

Brett Jeffreys

Brown Square in the corner of the Proof Bar Read more

mark roth

Yoga on sundays is great

Jamie Waugh

One word: octopus .

Dustin Davidson

I recommend the poo poo platter!

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