{"id":32017,"date":"2018-05-03T01:49:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T01:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expedia.blog.uk.sandwave.dev\/stories\/hotels-for-the-kentucky-derby-2\/"},"modified":"2021-09-01T21:50:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T21:50:52","slug":"hotels-for-the-kentucky-derby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/stories\/hotels-for-the-kentucky-derby\/","title":{"rendered":"Blogger Picks: Hotels for the Kentucky Derby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Known as The Run of the Roses, the Kentucky Derby is more than just an annual horse racing spectacle &#8211; it&#8217;s also an iconic two-week festival that generates an amazing buzz in the run up to the main event. From the biggest fireworks display in North America to a visually spectacular balloon race, there&#8217;s ample entertainment for visitors. If you&#8217;re in town, and looking for somewhere practical and comfortable to stay, consider one of the following hotels selected by our panel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our panel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Josh Johnson, <a href=\"https:\/\/thekentuckygent.com\/\">The Kentucky Gent<\/a><br \/>&#8211; Danielle Rudy-Davis,<a href=\"http:\/\/louwhatwear.com\/\">Lou What Wear<\/a><br \/>&#8211; Leela Foley, <a href=\"http:\/\/lexeats.com\/\">Lex Eats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Omni, Louisville, Kentucky<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180142.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chosen by:<\/strong> Josh Johnson from <a href=\"https:\/\/thekentuckygent.com\/\">The Kentucky Gent<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Louisville-Hotels-Omni-Louisville-Hotel.h21106192.Hotel-Information\">The Omni<\/a> is not only the perfect addition to the hotel offerings here in Louisville, it&#8217;s also the perfect place to call home while you&#8217;re in town for the Derby. Why? Because they&#8217;ve got it all. From a world-class spa to a speakeasy meets bowling alley in the basement, there&#8217;s plenty to do when you&#8217;re not at the track. Not to mention, with restaurants like Neighbourhood Services and Bob&#8217;s Steakhouse, you&#8217;ll be fuelled up and ready to go for the most exciting two minutes in sports.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Aloft, Downtown Louisville, Kentucky<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180143.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chosen by:<\/strong> Danielle Rudy-Davis from <a href=\"http:\/\/louwhatwear.com\/\">Lou What Wear<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Louisville-Hotels-Aloft-Louisville-Downtown.h11673133.Hotel-Information\">The Aloft<\/a> is right in the middle of the action in downtown Louisville. Right in the middle of Whiskey Row, you&#8217;re within two minutes walking distance of the Waterfront, the KFC YUM! Centre and some of Louisville best restaurants and bars. But if you don&#8217;t want to leave, just stay in and cosy up for a drink at Corner. Make sure to ask for a room facing Main Street, so you can see the river and people watch from your window.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>21c Museum Hotel, Downtown Louisville, Kentucky<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180144.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chosen by:<\/strong> Leela from <a href=\"http:\/\/lexeats.com\/\">Lex Eats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Louisville-Hotels-21c-Museum-Hotel-Louisville.h1413350.Hotel-Information\">21c Museum Hotel<\/a> is so much more than a hotel &#8211; it&#8217;s an experience! This boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Louisville is the perfect choice for the Derby goer looking for a rich cultural experience. 21c houses an art museum featuring a replica of Michelangelo&#8217;s David and several rotating exhibits of contemporary art. The galleries are free and open to the public 365 days a year. The hotel also hosts some of the most popular Derby events in Louisville, so guests are sure to never be bored.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Destinations-In-Kentucky.d219.Hotel-Destinations\">hotels in Kentucky<\/a> page for more options.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Known as The Run of the Roses, the Kentucky Derby is more than just an annual horse racing spectacle \u201a\u00c4\u00ec it\u201a\u00c4\u00f4s also an iconic two-week festival that generates an amazing buzz in the run up to the main event. 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