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

1. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

SHEILA

₩135,019

₩158,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

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

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

2. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Marla

₩150,021

₩192,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

3. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Lee Ann

₩117,663

₩138,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

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

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

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

John

₩168,161

₩197,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 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 lobby with a curved reception desk, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a small table with a vase.

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

5. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Mary M

₩134,881

₩158,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

Clara

₩170,941

₩201,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

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

0.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

amy

₩127,518

₩150,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

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

Tasha

₩141,763

₩166,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

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

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

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

₩145,589

₩171,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Patricia Anne

₩139,476

₩164,108 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 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.

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

11. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Kressie

₩132,046

₩155,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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.

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

12. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

1.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Paul

₩121,269

₩142,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

13. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Kenisha

₩127,518

₩150,038 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 modern waiting area with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a coffee table, and a cityscape painting.

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

Lee Ann

₩107,795

₩125,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white walls and a tiled border.

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

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

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

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Coleen

₩128,000

₩150,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

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

0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Bobbi

₩81,204

₩95,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 0.9 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Dave

₩86,572

₩101,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, 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.

18. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Michael

₩100,445

₩118,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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

19. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

David

₩79,263

₩93,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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.

20. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

TIMOTHY

₩99,441

₩115,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Kentucky Kingdom

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.2 Wonderful 464 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 578 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport	9.4 Exceptional 591 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Y"

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

10/10 Excellent

"The room was outstanding! The casino was very clean and the staff were helpful."

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly, rooms very nice and clean, breakfast and dinner bars were good."

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."

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!"

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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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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. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

2. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

3. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

5. Springhill Suites by Marriott 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. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

11. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

12. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

13. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

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. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

18. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

19. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

20. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

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Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

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

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Four Points by Sheraton 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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