A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Kentucky, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Opened February 2023. Set in Versailles and within 14 km of Keeneland Race Course, The Woodford Hotel features barbecue facilities, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Lexington Mc Connell Springs is 19 km from the hotel and Rupp Arena is 21 km away. The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while selected rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. At The Woodford Hotel each room comes with bed linen and towels. Lexington Convention Center is 21 km from the accommodation, while Hunt-Morgan House is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Blue Grass Airport, 10 km from The Woodford Hotel.Show full description
Charming. Historic property. Popular among couples. Built in 1909, this historic Berea hotel is located on the Berea College Campus. It features an on-site restaurant and cherry, oak and pine furniture handcrafted by Berea students. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with cable are included in all rooms at the Historic Boone Tavern. They are also equipped with coffee makers. The on-site Boone Tavern Dining Room serves southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free bike rental is available at the Boone Historic Tavern. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day and a business center and meeting and banquet rooms are also available. The Kentucky Artisan Center is 2 miles from the hotel. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center is 16.9 miles away.Show full description
I rate this as the most charming and historic small luxury hotel in Kentucky.
Romantic. Stylish. Cosy rooms. Popular among women.Opened April 2021. Set in Lexington, 3.1 km from Rupp Arena, Elwood Hotel & Suites offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.1 km from Lexington Convention Center. Some rooms also feature a kitchenette with a microwave. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Hunt-Morgan House is 3.4 km from the hotel, while Lexington Mc Connell Springs is 4.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Blue Grass Airport, 7 km from Elwood Hotel & Suites.Show full description
Delightful property. Romantic. Superb interior design. Popular among couples.Opened February 2021. Well set in the centre of Louisville, The Grady Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is located 80 metres from Muhammad Ali Center. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, and certain units at The Grady Hotel have a city view. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at The Grady Hotel can enjoy an American breakfast. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Louisville Science Center, Louisville Slugger Museum Factory and Kentucky International Convention Center. The nearest airport is Louisville International Airport, 9 km from The Grady Hotel.Show full description
One of the most BEAUTIFUL AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Kentucky.
Opened June 2022. Located in Bardstown, 41 km from Elizabethtown City Park, Bardstown Motor Lodge provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from My Old Kentucky Home State Park. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Bardstown Motor Lodge each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Heritage Hill Golf Course is 33 km from Bardstown Motor Lodge, while Schmidt s Museum of Coca Cola Memorabilia is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Louisville International Airport, 55 km from the hotel.Show full description
Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located in Lexington’s Historic District, this boutique hotel features a fitness centre and an on-site restaurant. Offering free WiFi access, the hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from the Mary Todd Lincoln House. Rooms include an en suite bathroom with luxury amenities and bathrobes. Each room at The Sire Hotel Lexington includes a cable TV. The Sire Hotel Lexington has a firepit with Adirondack chairs and swings. There is a business centre and free parking for guests’ convenience. Rupp Arena, home of the University of Kentucky basketball team, is 750 metres from the hotel. Shows at the Kentucky Theatre are 650 metres away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds. It is very popular among couples travelling to Kentucky.
Superb breakfast. Great location. Popular among women. This all-suite hotel is conveniently located within a 160,000 sq metre shopping centre, and offers spacious 2-room accommodations along with a variety of first-class amenities, including free shuttles to Kentucky Bluegrass Airport. Guests at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green can easily discover a variety of horse-related attractions in the nearby area, including the Keeneland Race Course, and Kentucky Horse Park. Shillito Park, also nearby, features tennis courts and running paths. On-site at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green, guests can enjoy dining at Polo's Restaurant and cocktails at Chukker's Lounge. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool as well as a modern fitness centre.Show full description
Opened April 2022. Embassy Suites By Hilton Bowling Green has a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Bowling Green. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel offers a sun terrace. Sloan Convention Center is 4.8 km from Embassy Suites By Hilton Bowling Green, while CrossWinds Golf Course is 5.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nashville International Airport, 112 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Featuring spacious 2-room suites, furnished with state-of-the-art amenities, this hotel is centred in the heart of Kentucky's horse country, minutes from historic Lexington city centre and the famous Kentucky Horse Park. Popular area attractions, including the University of Kentucky, Red Mile Harness Track and the historic Mary Todd Lincoln house are moments from the Doubletree Guest Suites Lexington. The Lexington Doubletree Guest Suites provides guests with comfortable Sweet Dreams beds, and in-room MP3 compatible radios. Guests can also enjoy on-site dining at the hotel's restaurant, working out in the modern fitness centre, or buy snacks at the on-site convenience shop. The rooms at this non-smoking property feature seating areas and HD TVs.Show full description
Good breakfast.Opened June 2021. Set in Fulton, Meadows Hotel offers 5-star accommodation with a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property offers a 24-hour front desk. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guest rooms include a desk. Guests at Meadows Hotel can enjoy an American breakfast. Union City is 18 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Barkley Regional Airport, 63 km from Meadows Hotel.Show full description
Very stylish. Elegant. Lovely interior design. Situated in Covington, less than 1 km from Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Hotel Covington Cincinnati Riverfront features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Some rooms have a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. At Hotel Covington Cincinnati Riverfront rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Newport Aquarium is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Paul Brown Stadium is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cincinnati Municipal Lunken, 13 km from Hotel Covington Cincinnati Riverfront, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most STYLISH small luxury hotel in Kentucky.
Highly elegant. Unique. Built in 1923, the Brown Hotel is located in downtown Louisville’s Theater District. It features a concierge staff, two restaurants, and a free airport shuttle. KFC Yum! Center is less than 1 mile away. The Brown Gift Shop and Gallery offers sundries, special gifts, and artwork by local artisans. A business center is available for guests to use. J. Graham’s Café serves casual dishes for breakfast and lunch. The Lobby Bar, offering drinks and light dishes, is also open in the evenings. 24-hour room service is available. The English Grill fine-dining experience is temporarily closed until FALL 2023. Rooms at the Brown Hotel are furnished with a work desk. Free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs are found in all rooms. The Brown Hotel is a 3-minute walk away from Louisville Palace Theater. Churchill Downs is an 11-minute drive away. The Louisville International Airport is 10 minutes away.Show full description
I think this is the most elegant, unique and authentic small luxury hotel in Kentucky. WOW!
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Offering a sun terrace and views of the city, 1895 Washington Hotel is located in Paducah. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Some rooms feature a private bathroom with a spa bath, while others have free toiletries and a hairdryer. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum is 1.1 km from Paducah Bed and Breakfast, while Alben Barkley Museum is 1.3 km from the property. Barkley Regional Airport is 15 km away.Show full description
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Great value. Lexington Marriott City Center has free bikes, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and restaurant in Lexington. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features an ATM, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Lexington Marriott City Center rooms include bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at Lexington Marriott City Center. There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Rupp Arena, Lexington Convention Center and Hunt-Morgan House. The nearest airport is Blue Grass Airport, 9 km from Lexington Marriott City Center.Show full description
This small hotel has very cosy rooms and outstanding views.
Stylish. Great location. Nice interior design. Located in Lexington, 2.4 km from The Mall At Lexington Green, Origin Lexington, a Wyndham Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is set 8.1 km from The Arboretum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Origin Lexington, a Wyndham Hotel each room comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an American breakfast. Rupp Arena is 9.3 km from Origin Lexington, a Wyndham Hotel, while Lexington Convention Center is 9.3 km away. The nearest airport is Blue Grass Airport, 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened February 2023. Situated in Louisville, less than 1 km from Louisville Slugger Field, Hotel Genevieve features accommodation with a terrace, private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 1.6 km from KFC Yum! Center, and within 1.2 km of the city centre. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a TV and a safety deposit box. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Hotel Genevieve can enjoy an American or a vegetarian breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts is 2 km from Hotel Genevieve, while Kentucky International Convention Center is 1.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louisville International Airport, 10 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened September 2022. Attractively located in Louisville, Stellar Suites features air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are equipped with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms have a kitchen fitted with an oven. At Stellar Suites the rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Louisville, like cycling. Popular points of interest near Stellar Suites include Louisville Slugger Field, Kentucky International Convention Center and KFC Yum! Center. The nearest airport is Louisville International Airport, 10 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened April 2023. Featuring a restaurant, bar and views of pool, The Myriad Hotel is located in Louisville, 2.7 km from Louisville Slugger Field. Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Each room has a desk and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at The Myriad Hotel have a terrace. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Kentucky International Convention Center is 3.4 km from The Myriad Hotel, while KFC Yum! Center is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Louisville International Airport, 10 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great views. Cosy rooms. Set in Lexington, 300 metres from Hunt-Morgan House, 21c Museum Hotel Lexington has a fitness centre and a bar, as well as free WiFi. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property is 400 metres from Lexington Convention Center. At the hotel each room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and bed linen. Each room is fitted with a safety deposit box and certain rooms are fitted with city views. Guest rooms at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. The accommodation also provides a business centre and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington. Rupp Arena is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The nearest airport is Blue Grass Airport, 9 km from the property.Show full description
Opened April 2023. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Georgetown is set in Georgetown, 24 km from Rupp Arena and 24 km from Lexington Convention Center. The property is around 24 km from Hunt-Morgan House, 26 km from Lexington Mc Connell Springs and 27 km from Ashland The Henry Clay Estate. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms have a coffee machine, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen with an oven. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The Mall At Lexington Green is 31 km from TownePlace Suites by Marriott Georgetown, while Keeneland Race Course is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Blue Grass Airport, 31 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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