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A modern indoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a mix of red and beige seating.

A modern interior with seating areas, tables, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'tru' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A pool table in a room with a mural of a cityscape and the word "Louisville" on the wall.

1. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Lee Ann

₩115,512

₩135,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a circular decorative piece, and a sign indicating 'Marriott Bonvoy'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with small shrubs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large painting, and a dining area.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 0.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Angela

₩124,299

₩146,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A Best Western hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and multiple vehicles parked.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

3. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

1.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Paul

₩118,208

₩139,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Four Points by Sheraton" and a parking lot with several cars.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, dining tables, and bar seating.

4. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Tyra

₩128,686

₩151,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window.

A gym with stationary bikes, treadmills, and a weight bench.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a yellow facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

5. Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Coleen

₩119,402

₩140,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A modern waiting area with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a coffee table, and a cityscape painting.

A gym with stationary bikes, a treadmill, and weight machines.

A modern cafe with white tables and chairs, a counter with coffee machines, and artwork on the walls.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Sarah

₩101,833

₩118,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and dark blue bedspreads. There is a small table and a chair in the room.

A modern building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower.

7. Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

Highland Park, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Catriona

₩79,154

₩93,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, a clock, and a digital screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door to the left.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a radiator.

8. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Julia

₩86,922

₩102,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel reception area with a red wall, a digital clock, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi availability.

A kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a safe.

A Red Roof Inn with a prominent red roof and signage.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a towel rack.

9. Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport

3.1 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Robertico

₩76,471

₩89,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a brick wall.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and shelves stocked with liquor bottles and glasses.

A display of local treats and beverages, including a sign for 'local delights' and various packaged goods.

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Jeffersonville Louisville North

17 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Natalie

₩152,956

₩172,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and multiple ceiling fans, large windows providing natural light, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining area, a bed, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A reception area with a dark wood cabinet, a round mirror, and two potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville-East

15.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Calvin

₩193,029

₩227,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

A modern office space with glass walls, a wooden reception desk, and two blue exercise balls.

A modern lobby with a wooden ceiling, comfortable seating, a large TV displaying weather information, and decorative wall art.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville New Albany IN

15 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Aaron

₩161,797

₩182,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a large rug, and a TV on the wall.

A modern KFC building with large glass windows, a prominent sign, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern, well-lit room with a large bed, a green sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area in the background.

13. Stellar Suites

East Market District, 6.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Benton

₩123,406

₩213,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hot tub area with a pool, seating, and a bar.

A restaurant with a large table and chairs, large windows, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a patterned carpet.

14. Drury Inn & Suites Louisville East

14.9 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Jesse

₩127,439

₩149,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple entry points, and a parking lot with cars.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot with several cars and a well-lit entrance.

15. Hampton Inn Louisville East/Hurstbourne

16.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Carl Anthony

₩156,583

₩184,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville East/Hurstbourne

16.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

EVELYN

₩174,408

₩205,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, and seating areas with tables and chairs.

A modern building entrance with a glass facade, wooden ceiling, and illuminated fixtures.

A lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, including sofas and chairs, and a bar area with a television screen.

17. Omni Louisville Hotel

Downtown Louisville, 6.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Kara

₩248,741

₩292,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern interior with a fireplace, bookshelves, a green sofa, and leather chairs.

A building with a sign reading "THE GRADY" at the entrance.

A modern restaurant interior with a staircase, round tables, and a brick wall.

A multi-level interior with a staircase, bookshelves, and a prominent sign reading "THE GRADY".

18. The Grady

Downtown Louisville, 7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Bruce

₩211,589

₩248,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A Marriott hotel entrance with a modern glass canopy, a brick facade, and a clear sky.

A spacious living area with a large sofa set, a coffee table, and a seating area with chairs.

A lobby with a textured red wall, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

An outdoor seating area with four wooden chairs and a table, a fire feature, and a view of a building with a glass roof structure.

19. Marriott Louisville East

Jeffersontown, 15.1 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Raymond ishmel

₩158,510

₩186,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A brick building with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by blue chairs and tables, and a tiled floor.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, a central island, and a high ceiling.

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Louisville North

8.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Lisa

₩180,880

₩204,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Kentucky Kingdom

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	8.8 Excellent 800 reviews	View
Best Western Louisville Airport Expo	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport	8.6 Excellent 128 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG	8.2 Very Good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean rooms and professional staff"

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

8/10 Good

"Staff is very hospitable amd helpful."

Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

10/10 Excellent

"We booked this hotel for a weekend getaway and it was definitely worth it. It was in a great location and close to everything. I will definitely stay here again. The staff was very welcoming and friendly wanting to make sure that our stay was perfect. We did not eat the breakfast but it did smell good. There was plenty of parking."

Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

8/10 Good

"Great location. Shuttle to airport was great."

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

8/10 Good

"Great location, across the street from the expo center, you can walk to the football stadium. Short drive to the Louisville campus. Hotel needs a little TLC. Breakfast only had toast & cereal, coffee ok."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Otimo hotel gostamos muito"

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

8/10 Good

"The bed was comfortable. The showers were great. The property is getting a bit dated but still has the feel of a nice hotel. While we were there the elevators did not work and AC failed in our first room. However the front desk quickly gave us a new room with good AC. We stayed for 3 days, just in for family wedding. It worked for us. Would stay again."

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

8/10 Good

"Good spot to stay! While dated and could use some love, the staff were great and the room was clean and comfortable."

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"There was a hic-up staying here but it was quickly fixed. The staff was awesome and very helpful when trying to figure out my schedule."

Other attractions near Kentucky Kingdom

A nighttime hot air balloon festival with colorful balloons, including one labeled "OLIVER WINERY."

Kentucky Exposition Center

8.8/10 (2,714 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.

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A museum exhibit with red and white displays, including a timeline from 1965 to 2009.

Kentucky Derby Museum

9.2/10 (289 reviews)

Experience the thrill of attending a championship horse-racing event at a museum dedicated to one of the Triple Crown races.

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Freedom Hall

8.4/10 (417 reviews)

Catch an event at Freedom Hall during your trip to Louisville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Highland Festival Grounds

After visiting Highland Festival Grounds, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Louisville.

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L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

8.4/10 (164 reviews)

Catch an event at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium during your trip to Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

Catch an event at Bass-Rudd Tennis Center during your trip to Louisville.

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Trager Stadium

Catch an event at Trager Stadium during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Kentucky Derby

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

After visiting Kentucky Derby, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Louisville.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kentucky Kingdom?

Kentucky Kingdom is located in a welcoming area of Louisville known for its beautiful river views and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 40 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Kentucky Kingdom?

Adjacent to Kentucky Kingdom, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG and Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kentucky Kingdom?

Expedia has 40 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kentucky Kingdom.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kentucky Kingdom, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Kentucky Kingdom.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kentucky Kingdom?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Kentucky Kingdom, click here.

What can I see and do near Kentucky Kingdom?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kentucky Derby Museum, 21c Museum Hotel, and Louisville Slugger Museum. Sights like Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville, and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Louisville Palace, Headliners Music Hall, and Broadway Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Kentucky Kingdom hotels

1. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

3. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

4. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

5. Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

7. Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

8. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

9. Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport

10. Hilton Garden Inn Jeffersonville Louisville North

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville-East

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville New Albany IN

13. Stellar Suites

14. Drury Inn & Suites Louisville East

15. Hampton Inn Louisville East/Hurstbourne

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville East/Hurstbourne

17. Omni Louisville Hotel

18. The Grady

19. Marriott Louisville East

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Louisville North

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Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Other attractions near Kentucky Kingdom

Kentucky Exposition Center

Kentucky Derby Museum

Freedom Hall

Highland Festival Grounds

L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

Trager Stadium

Kentucky Derby

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