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The Seelbach Hilton Louisville

The Seelbach Hilton is equal parts historical landmark and architectural masterpiece. In 1903, after several years of running restaurants and gentleman's clubs the brothers - Otto and Louis Seelbach - began construction of a new hotel at the corner of 4th and Walnut Street (now Muhammad Ali), creating a lavish, turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts Baroque hotel. Billed as "the only fireproof hotel in the city," the new Seelbach opened in May of 1905 by offering a 5-hour public inspection and drawing an incredible 25,000 visitors. The hotel was so popular, the Seelbach brothers began a 154-room addition in the fall of that same year. In 1907, the expansion was completed and included the famous Bavarian-style Rathskeller, decorated with rare Rookwood Pottery. Today the Rathskeller remains the only surviving ensemble of its kind. As the grandest hotel in Louisville and the center of Kentucky's bourbon and whiskey country, The Seelbach attracted some of the most famous gangsters. Notorious figures included Lucky Luciano and Dutch Schultz – known as the "Beer Baron of the Bronx." The King of the Bootleggers - George Remus, a Cincinnati mobster - got rich running whiskey northward during Prohibition. As a local gangster, he would spend time at The Seelbach, for business and pleasure. Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, who also visited The Seelbach for bourbon and cigars, was taken with the charismatic Remus, and he became the inspiration for the title character Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby." Also, Al Capone, probably the most legendary gangster of the 1920s, used to visit The Seelbach frequently for blackjack, poker, and bootlegging. Today, you can dine in a small alcove in The Oakroom where Capone would play cards.

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The Galt House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The first Galt House Hotel was opened in 1835 on Second and Main Streets by Colonel Ariss Throckmorton. The site had once been the home of Dr. W.C. Galt, noted physician and botanist of his day, who was friends with such distinguished men as John James Audubon, who mentions Dr. Galt in his journals, and Dr. Ephraim McDowell. According to the New York Times, on Wednesday, January 11, 1865, the Galt House Hotel started burning and was “entirely in ruins” by 3:30 a.m. A warehouse on the eastern side was also destroyed. Two lives were lost, and the origin of the fire has been a mystery ever since. In 1869 the second Galt House Hotel was designed by architect Henry Whitestone at 1st and Main St, a block away from the original hotel. It wasn't until 1972 that local developer Mr. Al J. Schneider had a vision for a prosperous business district, starting with an expansive convention hotel right on the river. Mr. Schneider opened the Galt House Hotel – then only one tower – in 1972. It wasn't until 1984 that the East Tower was completed that a staple of the Louisville skyline created the distinctive two-tower Galt House structure.

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Moxy Louisville Downtown

Louisville's got Moxy. Located on historic Whiskey Row, you'll be steps from world-famous distilleries and late-night hot spots, perfect for bourbon fans and cocktail connoisseurs. Your smart room at Moxy offers you all the tech comfort you need after a day of bourbon tasting. Expect an LED TV, USB outlets, and, of course, furiously fast and free Wi-Fi. Want to PLAY ON? Get your kicks at the gaming tables or over board games in the living room. Join us for drinks at Bar Moxy to mingle or have your world guac'd at Zombie Taco, our food-truck inspired taco joint, open seven days a week.

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Hotel Distil, Autograph Collection

Hotel Distil raises a glass to Louisville’s bourbon past by bringing refinement and luxury to the famed Whiskey Row. At Hotel Distil, you will step into a modern space through a historic façade, where gracious service and modern amenities flow like the bourbon once barreled on our historic site. Behind the storied façade of the former J.T.S. Brown & Sons barreling warehouse, our refined bourbon culture is celebrated nightly as we pay homage to Repeal Day in the year 1933. Boutique guestrooms offer fine luxuries with refined service that raise the bar for your stay in downtown Louisville. As the only oak-fired steakhouse on Whiskey Row, our on-site Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse offers an award-winning menu, perfect to pair with an internationally acclaimed wine list and exclusive rare & rotating spirits collection of Bourbon Country’s most elusive bottles. Hotel Distil is setting the standard for luxury in Louisville hospitality and is a destination for connoisseurs.

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The Brown Hotel

A Louisville tradition, The Brown Hotel is beloved by generations of guests for its Georgian-Revival elegance and timeless Southern charm. Anchoring downtown Louisville with a firm grasp on history paired with a 21st century appreciation for hospitality, this landmark hotel at the corners of Fourth and Broadway blends breathtaking architectural features with the modern amenities and services today’s most discerning travelers expect. From exquisite event space to the city’s finest dining, The Brown Hotel infuses every experience with gentility and refinement. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Brown Hotel's prime location offers easy access to many of Louisville’s most in-demand destinations, including the Brown Theatre, the Palace Theatre and the Kentucky International Convention Center. Recent renovations have taken this grand old hotel and combined it with all of the contemporary necessities. So now, you can not only experience genteel, Southern hospitality in historic grandeur, you can do so in updated guestrooms with new furnishings, lighting and carpet while watching hi-def televisions and taking advantage of complimentary high-speed Internet access.

Flight

Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport

Louisville just has one airport, the Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport. For those who will be flying in, there are very few direct flights to Louisville. However, depending on where you are starting your trip, Allegiant, Delta, and United may have a few options to check out.