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A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

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

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, a large flat-screen TV, and a large window providing natural light.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

SHEILA

₩120,648

₩141,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and round tables.

A lobby with a wooden bench, a wall clock, and a door leading outside.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites by Hilton" sign, a covered outdoor seating area, and a flagpole with the American flag.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a pool.

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Victoria

₩143,234

₩168,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious living area with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden reception desk.

A spacious office with a grey sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a dark rug.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a sofa, a kitchen area with a sink and a dishwasher, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

3. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Marla

₩147,594

₩189,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a central coffee table.

A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a clock on the wall.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, named 'Springhill Suites Marriott'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible in the background.

4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Gale

₩125,455

₩147,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 snack display with various chips and snacks, a sign for 'eat & sip', and a 'check out our local items' sign.

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

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

5. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Rick

₩116,344

₩136,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

6. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Glenn

₩175,650

₩206,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

A restaurant with green cushioned booths, wooden tables, and artwork on the walls.

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 0.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Angela

₩125,455

₩147,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a brick fire pit, and a barbecue grill.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining area, and a TV.

A hotel with guest parking, a well-lit entrance, and a brick facade.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave, and a large window.

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Patricia Anne

₩131,345

₩154,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a visible American flag.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A modern restaurant with a counter, seating area, and various kitchen appliances.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Krislin

₩132,130

₩155,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A rooftop patio with a fire feature, seating, and a view of the sunset.

A modern building with a curved glass facade, a prominent cylindrical structure, and a staircase leading to an entrance.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple liquor bottles, and two upholstered bar stools.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

10. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Becky

₩128,637

₩151,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel corridor with a snack bar, refrigerated display, and a long hallway with a patterned carpet.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, wall-mounted TV, and a rack of dumbbells.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a bed.

A white van parked in front of a building with a blue and white facade, a large glass window, and a sign that reads "Residence Inn Springhill Suites by Marriott."

11. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Amanda

₩129,909

₩152,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

12. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Latoya

₩129,882

₩152,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A restaurant with red chairs and tables, a kitchen area, and a TV on the wall.

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

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

13. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

1.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Mike

₩119,307

₩140,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A reception area with a curved desk, a cityscape painting, a blue sofa, and a glass partition.

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

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Sarah

₩103,397

₩120,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.

A workspace with two monitors, a keyboard, and a printer on a granite countertop.

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

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

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Lauren

₩120,512

₩141,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 reception area with a counter, a display of postcards, and a door leading to another room.

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

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

Highland Park, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Catriona

₩79,890

₩94,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A modern meeting room with long tables, benches, and chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large painting above it, and shelves with various items on either side.

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

17. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Michael

₩104,372

₩122,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A lobby with two orange armchairs, a marble bench, and a framed welcome sign.

A restaurant with a brick fireplace, wooden cabinets, and a kitchen area with appliances.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 0.9 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Chariety

₩85,171

₩100,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

A fitness room with exercise equipment, a treadmill, a stationary bike, and a small wooden stool.

19. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Julia

₩88,001

₩103,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a headboard, and a door.

A clear display case labeled "FRESH DONUTS" with various donuts and sandwiches inside.

A wooden desk with brochures and a travel rewards award on it.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a towel rack, a sink with toiletries, and a shower curtain.

20. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

TIMOTHY

₩86,322

₩100,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Kentucky Kingdom

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.2 Wonderful 471 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport	9.4 Exceptional 600 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 584 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We were late arriving for a huge music festival but did not have any issues with checking in. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful. When they heard that I was also an IHG member, they practically rolled out the red carpet. We will definitely go back!!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

8/10 Good

"Nothing fancy, but clean."

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and comfortable. Beds were soft and I slept great. The hotel was within walking distance to Bourbon and Beyond"

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very friendly, air conditioning was terrific, room was great, and our daughter was amazed by the pancake machine. Would definitely return."

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful, very clean hotel. The girl working the diner was really sweet."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

10/10 Excellent

"Was great. Great location"

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."

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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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Mannequins in a store window displaying a pink plaid suit and a floral dress.

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 51 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 51 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?

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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 Science Center. Sights like Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville, and Big Four Bridge 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. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

3. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

5. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

6. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

10. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

11. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

12. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

13. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

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

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

17. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

19. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

20. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

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Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

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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