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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 hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

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.

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Victoria

₩152,772

₩179,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a mirrored wall.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

SHEILA

₩119,424

₩140,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A modern kitchen with wooden counters, a coffee machine, and a display of baked goods.

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.

3. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Marla

₩146,097

₩187,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

jamie

₩117,950

₩138,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

₩115,403

₩135,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, a kitchen area, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Brian

₩166,470

₩195,869 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Clare

₩124,183

₩146,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

8. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Jaime

₩135,374

₩159,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Patricia Anne

₩135,374

₩159,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

An outdoor seating area with colorful striped sofas and chairs, a fire pit, and a modern building in the background.

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

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

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

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Krislin

₩130,790

₩153,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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."

A modern hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV.

11. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Amanda

₩128,592

₩151,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a sign reading "Best Brews".

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

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

₩128,565

₩151,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

13. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

1.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Tonja

₩118,097

₩138,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and red cushioned chairs.

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

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

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Peter

₩124,652

₩146,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Sarah

₩104,278

₩121,035 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.

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

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

0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Denny

₩79,075

₩93,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a framed picture of horses, a fire alarm, and a security camera.

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.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 0.9 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Chariety

₩84,307

₩99,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

18. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Michael

₩103,313

₩121,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A reception desk with clocks, a landscape mural, and signs indicating room locations.

19. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Donald

₩85,447

₩99,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

20. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Jacob

₩78,396

₩92,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Kentucky Kingdom

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport	9.4 Exceptional 601 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.2 Wonderful 473 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 589 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

8/10 Good

"N/A"

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was wonderful and clean. Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly."

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"Always stay here for state fair every year. Close to fairgrounds!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

8/10 Good

"Good place and close to things. Smell kinda got us though. Almost like mildew. Other than that it was good"

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

8/10 Good

"Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms. Comfortable beds."

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"

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 horse racing exhibit with mounted jockeys and a racing track display.

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 52 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 52 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 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. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

2. Courtyard by Marriott 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. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

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

11. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

12. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

13. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

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

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

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

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

18. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

19. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

20. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

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Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

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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