At the Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property, unwind in style with three restaurants and a coffee shop. Connect to WiFi and enjoy perks like free self parking, an elevator, multilingual staff assistance and helpful staff praised by previous guests.
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Loved by guests
9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
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Popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Bar
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
Breakfast available
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour front desk
ATM/banking services
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Premium bedding
The current price is CNY692
CNY692
CNY814 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Why we love this property
Culinary paradise
This hotel offers 3 restaurants, a cafe, and 3 bars for various dining choices. Room champagne service and custom breakfast enhance the stay.
Plush bed paradise
Every guestroom features premium bedding and champagne service, creating a luxurious sleep experience unlike any other.
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
When you stay at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property , you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kentucky Exposition Center and Louisville Zoo. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Oliver's Chophouse, one of 3 restaurants, which serves dinner. Also, Louisville Mega Cavern and Kentucky Kingdom are within a short drive. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
123 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is an adults only property. Guests must be 21 years or older to be on property.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 21
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Champagne service
Mini-fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Special features
Dining
Oliver's Chophouse - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Lil' Wagner's - This diner serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.
Railbirds Hot Chicken - This theme restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 15 per person
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property has a gaming floor onsite with 1,300 gaming machines.
Also known as
Derby City Gaming Hotel
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Does Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property and nearby?
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property has 3 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property ?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.
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Reviews
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The hotel's shuttle service was convenient and provided excellent service with friendly and knowledgeable drivers like Joe and Kevin. (10 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2026
The hotel was clean and spacious. I would stay there again.
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2026
Great stay, great food
Tyler
Tyler, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2026
Very nice clean hotel
Becky
Becky, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2026
Great service and the rooms and views were amazing will be back
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2026
Room was great! Very clean! Would stay again.
Caitlin
Caitlin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 8, 2026
The hotel is great and clean spacious rooms and very quiet - the gaming floor
LaShon
LaShon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2026
Hotel was very nice. Clean and comfortable
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2026
Clean room, Friendly staff. Quiet.
Keith
Keith, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2026
Superb room! Just needed a breakfast offering to make it perfect
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2026
Working in the area, so this was a fun, clean hotel to hang out in. Clean room, helpful staff, cold A/C. Very nice for the price.
Phillip
Phillip, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2026
Room was very clean, furnishings were much better than expected at this price point, and plenty of space for 3. Bathroom was top notch and loved the walk in shower. Appreciated that a room key was needed to utilize the elevators to the hotel rooms.
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2026
Very clean room and very friendly staff
David
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2026
The room was spacious and very clean. Housekeeping does a phenomenal job. Casino is enjoyable. No table games but overall a good time.
Lance
Lance, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2026
Hotel was very clean, hallways and room had a very nice smell, staff was all very friendly! Room was very clean.
Shelby
Shelby, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2026
Room was clean. Bed was very comfortable. All staff encountered on hotel side and casino side were friendly. I don’t have anything negative to say. Will definitely be back.
Shannon
Shannon, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2026
Very Clean
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
Clean room, friendly staff
Joy
Joy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2025
Room was perfect and the staff was the best!
Ronald
Ronald, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Staff was very friendly and rooms were very clean
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
Room was spotless,staff was great. Had a great stay. Will be back.
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2026
Everything about my stay was wonderful the room was spacious and very clean hotel staff was excellent and casino I had a great time
Lecreshia
Lecreshia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Always super clean all around and a very helpful staff!! I've stayed here a dozen times and counting!!
Stephanie
Stephanie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2025
Very nice room, happy courteous staff.
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
The room was spotless and amazing. The staff was extremely courteous and we had an amazing time! We will definitely be back soon.