About us
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.
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- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
- Health club
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Loading dock
- Staging area
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible

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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.
21c Museum Hotel Louisville Frequently Asked Questions
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Accor today offers Net Zero Carbon calculation to our clients. In partnership with MyClimate.org, our teams work with clients to reduce the footprint of their event and purchase high quality verified carbon credits to balance remaining emissions.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
planet21@accor.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, https://press.accor.com/h1accor-commits-to-global-elimination-of-single-use-plastics-in-guest-experience-by-2022-h1/?lang=en
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
No
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Mask required and social distancing advised. Housekeeping attendant cleans and inspects at least hourly.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Yes, Mask required and social distancing advised. Housekeeping attendant cleans and inspects at least hourly.
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, All removable items and linens in the room are cleaned/laundered and disinfected between each check-out.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Yes, 50% capacity
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://solidarity-accorhotels.com/en
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DIVERSITY.INCLUSION.COMMUNICATIONS@accor.com
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