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

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.

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

John

₩168,806

₩198,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a kitchenette with a microwave, and a TV.

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.

2. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Zhenglong

₩150,597

₩193,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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.

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

3. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Mary M

₩135,399

₩159,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

4. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Lee Ann

₩118,115

₩138,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

amy

₩128,007

₩150,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

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

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

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Anbumazhavarayar

₩146,148

₩171,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

7. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Kressie

₩132,553

₩155,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining space with bar stools, and a kitchen counter.

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

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Patricia Anne

₩139,544

₩164,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

9. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

1.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Clarizza

₩121,735

₩143,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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 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.

10. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Kenisha

₩128,194

₩150,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

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

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

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Teresa

₩117,935

₩136,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

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

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Coleen

₩128,491

₩151,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 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.

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

0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Bobbi

₩81,515

₩95,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

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

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 0.9 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Dave

₩86,904

₩102,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 gym with multiple treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

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

15. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Michael

₩100,831

₩118,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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.

16. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

David

₩79,684

₩93,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

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

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

17. Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport

3.1 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Xavier

₩78,752

₩92,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A grand staircase with a wooden handrail and carpeted steps, leading to an upper floor.

A spacious dining area with a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view of greenery outside.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, fireplace, and large windows.

A building entrance with a dark door, a large number '1332' above it, and two large potted ferns on either side.

18. Louisville Bourbon Inn

Old Louisville, 4.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Roy

₩385,472

₩447,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a door, flanked by two lamp posts and a bench.

A marble countertop with a tray of colorful glassware, a bottle, and two glasses. A framed painting hangs above, and two lamps are on either side.

A covered porch with a brick wall, a wooden door, and a hanging light fixture.

A grand hallway with a wooden floor, a staircase, a chandelier, and a large mirror.

19. The Pepin Mansion Historic B&B

11.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Bonnie

₩124,718

₩140,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a long wooden table, multiple seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a bathroom with a vanity and mirror.

A modern hotel room with a sliding door leading to a bathroom, a desk with a chair, a bed, and a large window with a view of buildings.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Louisville East Oxmoor

12.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Christopher

₩151,260

₩177,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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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 591 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 576 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,015 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	8.8 Excellent 789 reviews	View

Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful. The bed was a little hard for me but my husband liked it. We will definitely be back."

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

8/10 Good

"Staff"

Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was spotless. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Did not eat breakfast. Good parking. Because of the location, I did use my ear plugs. Good enough for a one night stay."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"This property offered a room with 2 beds and a pull out sofa, which accommodated our family overnight perfectly. Room was clean, staff was helpful, and breakfast was good. The only thing that was missing was a hot tub for aching backs after a long day of travel."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

10/10 Excellent

"Property was clean, good breakfast"

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."

Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

8/10 Good

"Close to event center"

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

8/10 Good

"Great job on cleanliness!! Everything was clean, wish breakfast was free but the coffee was good! Both mornings they ran out and had to fill it up numerous times. They needed two coffee warmers or regular. I’m picky about my coffee but they have had some of the best coffee I’ve had at a hotel! Thank you!"

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and super clean!"

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 scale with a sign that reads "WEIGH PLEASE" and a display of jockeys' weights.

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?

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 Union Station, Whiskey Row, and Belle of Louisville 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. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

3. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

4. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

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

7. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

9. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

10. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

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

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

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

15. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

16. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

17. Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport

18. Louisville Bourbon Inn

19. The Pepin Mansion Historic B&B

20. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Louisville East Oxmoor

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Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

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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