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I am thinking of taking the train to Chicago and then Mega-and-or-other bus to Louisville and a day trip (by bus) from there to Frankfort, one of the state capitals to which I have not yet been. Anyone here have any inexpensive hotel input for downtown Louisvilel? (Seems like most Downtown hotels are pricier than you'd expect.) Also, any other input on the city? Is downtown safe enough for female, as you see it? What about favorite restaurants, things to see, etc.? After all, Louisville was listed as the #1 American place to visit this year by Lonely Planet, so there must be a reason (?)
Ocala Mike Member # 4657
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Only one suggestion: don't go to Louisville on the first Saturday in May, unless you're a horse racing fan!
notelvis Member # 3071
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What Ocala Mike said...... I'd avoid Louisville for at least 10 days on either side of the Kentucky Derby.
I last slept over in Louisville about three years ago and found downtown safe but pricey. Sorry to not have specific suggestions considering that I was born in Louisville but never actually lived there.
SilverStar092 Member # 2652
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We stayed at Courtyard Marriott downtown Louisville a couple years ago and it was fine. Favorite things to do there were attend horse races(non-Kentucky Derby)at Churchill Downs, visit the Louisville Slugger factory and museum (near downtown), and ride a riverboat on the Ohio River at night. All this was in summer, not the dead of winter. You'll need a cab or local bus for all but the riverboat. It's in walking distance from the hotel though maybe not great for a solo female at night.
Gilbert B Norman Member # 1541
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Although I have commented adversely regarding the Courtyard's 'roll out' of its 'fast food' Food & Beverage (yet I respect why they are doing so), if you plan to have your food (beverages?) elsewhere, then you will still find a room with all the amenities found at full-service Marriott levels. This includes the same level of mattresses and pillows as well as in-room ceramic/glassware instead of plastic (don't expect that at Marriott 'econobrand' Fairfield). As my review noted, I'm hardly blacklisting Courtyard - I simply preferred their full-service (pay) buffet Breakfasts to the new arrangement.
sojourner Member # 3134
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Thanks for the info. As David P points out, lots of hotels are very pricey there--Marriott's are almost always above my subject and this one is no exception.
sojourner Member # 3134
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Thanks for the info. As David P points out, lots of hotels are very pricey there--Marriott's are almost always above my subject and this one is no exception.
notelvis Member # 3071
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The hotel in downtown Louisville that I stayed at was the Galt House. I was attending an event at the adjacent downtown arena and did not want to deal with city traffic or parking fees.
Ordinarily I don't stay in such posh places...... I have difficulty wanting to leave the hotel visit the city for fear that I am not getting full value for my lodging dollar.
I have, however 'moved up' from first seeking a Red Roof Inn to now seeking a Comfort Inn first in the years since I first posted at this forum! Galt House Louisville
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