The Brown Hotel is a Bluegrass icon. Not only is this Louisville hotel incredibly historic and beautiful, but it’s also the home of one of Kentucky’s most acclaimed dishes: the hot brown. Kentuckians have long known The Brown Hotel to be extraordinary, and it seems the rest of the country is catching on, too. The Brown Hotel was recently lauded as “The Most Legendary Place to Stay in Kentucky” by Reference.com, and we wholeheartedly agree with this title.

The Brown Hotel isn’t simply an accommodation; it’s an experience.

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In fact, it’s the extraordinary experience of the Brown Hotel that earned it a spot on Reference.com’s “Most Legendary Places to Stay” list.

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The popular travel site referenced the Brown’s history (it’s long been a favorite among celebrities, performers, and personalities), as well as its unsurpassed service.

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Reference.com praised the Brown Hotel: “Truly, a hotel’s reputation is cemented not just by its appearance, but also by its service. While many hotels will excel in one field and not in the other, the Brown Hotel in Kentucky became famous because of both.”

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Indeed, this hotel is known for its old-fashioned Southern hospitality.

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In true Bluegrass fashion, the Brown Hotel has over 150 varieties of bourbon at its bar! Take a seat at the hotel’s beautiful bar, order your favorite cocktail, and enjoy the ambiance of this place.

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The rooms are equally lux; a mix of cozy comfort and resort-level luxury.

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Because there’s no shortage of ambiance here; the dining room, for example, is downright palatial.

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Order a meal while you’re here; the Brown is known for its incredible room service, and you absolutely must try the hotel’s legendary hot brown, too!

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Aside from its top-notch service and historic charms, the Brown Hotel’s location is everything. Nestled in the heart of downtown Louisville, from the rooftop bar at the Brown, you can enjoy 350-degree panoramas of Kentucky’s largest city!

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For nearly a century, the Brown has been providing unrivaled hospitality and memorable experiences for Kentuckians. It’s this hard-earned reputation, along with that inexplicable je ne sais quoi that makes the Brown the most legendary place to stay in Kentucky.

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Learn more about the historic Brown Hotel, including booking a stay or dinner reservation, at its website.

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Address: The Brown Hotel, 335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202, USA