The Grady Hotel is a hotel located in Louisville's city center. It offers air-conditioned rooms with options for city or river views, equipped with bathrobes and free toiletries. The hotel provides an on-site restaurant, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can also take advantage of daily housekeeping, express check-in, and express check-out services. The property is pet-friendly and situated about 5.6 miles from Louisville International Airport.
Should you book The Grady Hotel?
A downtown Louisville hotel with pet-friendly rooms and convenient access to local attractions.
Best for
- Downtown location
- Pet-friendly stays
- City and river views
Maybe not ideal for
- No information on specific accessibility features beyond general disabled facilities
Downtown Louisville Location
Situated in the city center, the hotel is within walking distance of the Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum Factory, and the Kentucky International Convention Center. The Louisville Slugger Field is also nearby.
City and River Views
Guest rooms are air-conditioned and offer views of either the city skyline or the river. Standard amenities include bathrobes and free toiletries for guest comfort.
On-site Dining and Bar
The hotel features an on-site restaurant and a bar, providing convenient options for meals and drinks. Guests can also benefit from a 24-hour front desk and concierge service.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
Living Area
- Desk
Location
601 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, United States, Louisville, Kentucky
The Grady Hotel is located in Louisville, Kentucky.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Muhammad Ali Center at 400 ft; the nearest station, Union Station, is 0.9 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Muhammad Ali Centermuseum400 ft
- Fort Nelson Parkpark500 ft
- Kentucky Science Centermuseum0.1 mi
- York Historical Markerhistoric site0.2 mi
- Lewis and Clark Expedition Historical Markerhistoric site0.2 mi
Getting around
- Union Stationstation0.9 mi
- Louisvillebus station0.9 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9.1 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 326 guest reviews
The Grady Hotel earns consistently high marks for its prime downtown Louisville location, charming boutique aesthetic, and genuinely warm, attentive staff — with the valet team singled out repeatedly for praise. A handful of guests flagged practical issues including a worn mattress, a leaking shower, noise from the street and aircraft, and a bathroom without a fan, suggesting some rooms may need maintenance attention. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with multiple guests stating they would return.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 26 · average 9.7
They wrote about: room, location, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 8
They wrote about: comfort, location, room
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times?
The hotel offers express check-in and express check-out services for guest convenience.
Does the hotel have parking?
Yes, the hotel provides parking and valet parking options for guests. Street parking is also available.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Free Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
Are pets allowed at The Grady Hotel?
Yes, the hotel is pet-friendly and offers pet bowls and pet baskets.
Does the hotel have an on-site restaurant?
Yes, there is an on-site restaurant and a bar available for guests.
What kind of breakfast is offered?
The hotel offers a very good breakfast.
What attractions are near the hotel?
The hotel is within walking distance of the Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum Factory, and the Kentucky International Convention Center.
Are there rooms with a view?
Yes, rooms are available with city views and river views.
What is the distance to the nearest airport?
The hotel is 5.6 miles from Louisville International Airport.