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21c Museum Hotel Louisville

700 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, USA, 40202-2634
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Voted a Top Hotel in the South in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2023, 21c Museum Hotel is more than just a place to spend the night – it's a 91-room hotel, contemporary art museum, award-winning restaurant and cultural civic center nestled in the heart of Museum Row in historic downtown Louisville. With over 9000 square feet of art-filled meeting and event space, 21c guests enjoy authentic Southern hospitality and accessible luxury while exploring the work of contemporary artists in America's only museum dedicated solely to art of the 21st Century. Whether you are touring Bourbon Country, gathering with colleagues, or hosting a lavish Southern wedding, 21c is a modern epicenter for culture, activity, and artistic expression. Applauded by Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the most ambitious unions of art and hospitality ever undertaken," and hailed by The New York Times as "an innovative concept with strong execution and prompt and enthusiastic service," come meet the infamous Red Penguins and discover how 21c Museum Hotel is redefining the art of hospitality.

Venue Details

ChainAccor
Brand21C Museum Hotel
Built2006
Renovated2022
Total meeting space9,938 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms91
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Top Hotels in the South - Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 01 - May 31Sep 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Low season

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
9,938 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,652 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
2,300 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
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Meeting room floor plans

Proof Goat Room Download PDF
Proof Goat Room
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
91
Single (1 bed)
64
Double (2 beds)
27
Suites
7
Tax rate
17.66%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 7 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $32.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Urban Bourbon Trail
Urban Bourbon Trail
Recreation
1 blk
The Urban Bourbon Trail ® (UBT) is a cocktail and culinary experience highlighting Louisville’s most celebrated Bourbon bars and restaurants. If you’re more into the eating and drinking portions of your Bourbon discovery, the UBT is an ideal complement to your distillery tour lineup. Each of the nearly 50 stops along the trail has at least 60 Bourbons on its menu. (And if the establishment serves food, you’ll also find Bourbon-inspired dishes, too). The UBT Passport is your guide to Louisville’s most spirited bars and restaurants.
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Recreation
30 mins
Bourbon lovers can stop at a few of the distilleries or all 46—there is no wrong way to experience it. Every journey is personalized and requires planning, as some of the distilleries are as far as 70 miles apart. There’s something for everyone—tours, tastings, activities, big-city nightlife, and quaint country towns.
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Frazier International History Museum
Frazier International History Museum
Museum
1 min
The Frazier International History Museum brings history to life everyday through live interpretations by costumed interpreters, multimedia presentations, educational programming and hands-on learning. Covering 1,000 years of history, our priceless collection is housed in a 100,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility on downtown Louisville’s historic West Main Street. Our vision is for every visitor to leave with a broader knowledge of history, a greater respect for the human spirit and a deeper commitment to tolerance.
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY, US 40202
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Museum
2 mins
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, one of the city's most popular attractions, is also housed with the corporate headquarters. The location is well-marked by the World's Biggest Baseball Bat that casually leans against the side of the building. Guests are invited to learn about the Official Bat of Major League Baseball – Louisville Slugger. Today, over 2-million people have enjoyed the museum and factory tour experience.
800 West Main St.
Louisville, KY, US 40202
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Muhammad Ali Center
Muhammad Ali Center
Museum
5 mins
The Muhammad Ali Center, a museum and cultural center built as a tribute to the champion athlete and his values. The cultural center features exhibitions regarding Muhammad Ali’s life, career, and values. An orientation theater helps present Ali's life from birth to the present. A mock-boxing ring is recreated based on his Deer Lake Training Camp. A two-level pavilion, housed within a large elliptical room, features Ali's boxing memorabilia and history. A large projector displays 'The Greatest', his signature fight, onto a full-sized boxing ring. There are also pods where one can view Ali's greatest fights on video-on-demand terminals that feature pre- and post-fight interviews.
144 North 6th Street
Louisville, KY, US 40202
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Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum
Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum
Museum
4 mi
In 1875, that Churchill Downs officially opened and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby." The Kentucky Derby Museum, which sits on the front steps of historic Churchill Downs, is a very visible part of our community as one of Louisville’s premiere attractions. Graciously welcoming over 210,000 guests through the doors each year and giving them a first hand look at the event for which Louisville, Kentucky is known worldwide. The Museum aims to provide a lasting impression of tradition, hospitality and pride to our many visitors.
704 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY, US 40208
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Additional Information

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

72 hours

Additional details

Once home to a series of 19th-century tobacco and bourbon warehouses, the guest rooms and suites at 21c provide a welcomed sanctuary from the art and activity that fills the Museum. Designed by renowned architect Deborah Berke, rooms are spacious with high ceilings, large windows, and many feature original exposed brick walls. Furnishings include plush bedding, custom furniture, 50” HDTV flat screen televisions, Malin + Goetz bath amenities, original art, fully stocked in-room bars and a few additional surprises. With over 9000 square feet of art-filled event space, 21c Museum Hotel is the ideal setting for board retreats, executive meetings, cocktail gatherings, reception dinners, charitable events, or any other special occasion. All catering is provided by on-site restaurant Proof on Main. Lauded as one of Esquire magazine’s “Best New Restaurants,” Proof on Main is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. With a commitment to local farming, we deliver plates infused with local flavor. The bar is a local hot spot and features over 150 Kentucky Bourbons. The culinary team, led by Chef Cody Stone, can prepare a custom tailored menu to fit your needs.

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21c Museum Hotel Louisville Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated 21c Museum Hotel Louisville's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://all.accor.com/fr/sustainable-development/index.shtml
Does 21c Museum Hotel Louisville have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Action : Sort your hazardous waste & at least 2 types of waste from the following: paper, glass, cardboard or plastic

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is 21c Museum Hotel Louisville and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to 21c Museum Hotel Louisville's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at 21c Museum Hotel Louisville developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Diversey was also associated to build the sanitary guidelines. They were consulted on specific topics. Same with Ecolabel
Does 21c Museum Hotel Louisville clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, focus on high touch points, room extra desinfection : door knobs, handles, switches, chair, desk, phone, remote control Rearrange furniture?to ensure a minimum distance of 1 meter between each participant (distance may vary upon local regulations)

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