Louisville

Learn more about Louisville

What could be more of a change of scene than a stay in one of our Best Western hotels in northern Kentucky? Head for the USA and Louisville for an extraordinary stay along the Ohio River. By choosing a hotel in Louisville, you will quickly understand why so many visitors flock to discover this unusual state. And while the name may remind you of a famous fast-food chain, the story doesn't end there. Thoroughbred racing, Bourbon tasting, listening to bluegrass music behind the wheel of a legendary Corvette: here are a few suggestions for your stay in a hotel in Louisville.

Blending innovation and tradition, this American city will amaze and surprise you with its derby, its Churchill Downs racecourse and its 120 attractions, not to mention its truly one-of-a-kind historic centre. Louisville is the traditional city of Kentucky, but with countless tourist, cultural and historical activities.

A stay in a hotel in Kentucky will be all about discovery, sightseeing and celebration, all at a frenetic pace.

Your hotel in Louisville (USA)

Bordered by the Ohio, Louisville surprises right from its name. Named in honour of Louis XVI, the city is known worldwide, notably for its horse races, the Kentucky Derby. The Derby has drawn nearly 500,000 spectators on the first Saturday of May for more than 140 years. If racing isn't your hobby horse, then head to the Kentucky Derby Museum to immerse yourself in the history and atmosphere of this unique activity.

A sporting city par excellence, Louisville is also famous for baseball. A visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory is a chance to pick up a personalised bat, the ideal gift for fans of the sport. Continue to the multicultural Muhammad Ali Center to learn more about the life of the famous boxer.

When staying in a hotel in Kentucky, you will have plenty of time to taste local specialities or visit the many distilleries. A top gastronomic destination, Louisville will delight your taste buds with "bourbon balls" (chocolate and bourbon bites), bread pudding and barbecue, or the famous Hot Brown sandwich from J. Graham's restaurant. To round off your visit, feel free to explore the 48 blocks of the Old Louisville district, before stopping at the Frazier History Museum, or the zoo for the little ones. The city offers a wealth of things to do, from shows and shopping to sightseeing. Finally, treat yourself to a cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville to end your stay in style.

How to get to Louisville (USA)?

Served by Louisville International Airport, which covers 4.9 km², the city is easily reached by air from the world's main major cities.