I have mixed reviews. I normally go during the day. I do not recommend going late especially on the…read moreweekend. It was so crowded. So many People put their chairs up to save the slot & walk away for quite a while. And not just here & there. I've never seen it done as much as it was here. And that's saying something. The music was very loud but fun. It was definitely a vibe. I can see where some people go to just mingle & enjoy that. The bar was packed & seemed to be moving good. I just went for a night cap to end my Birthday. I went home with extra so yay for that lol. In the future I'll go during the early bird hours. SN: It might look smaller but there are 200+ more machines here than at the Caesars across the river.

This is solely a review of the hotel portion. We booked through credit card points and were able to…read moreget a fairly priced 2 queen bed room. The amenities are nice and there are complimentary water bottles in the fridge and coffee en suite. There unfortunately is not complimentary breakfast, but there is a la cart paid food as well as a 24/7 convenience kiosk. The parking lot is well lit, spacious, and there are plenty of security cameras and the occasional patrolling security/police officers (it is a casino after all). We had a lot of luggage in the car but felt fairly safe keeping it parked overnight. If you're passing through and looking for an option that won't break the bank and offers good peace of mind for safety, I recommend stopping here.

it in my NON SMOKING room the smell of cigarettes fill my senses. I absolutely HATE IT HERE and it…read moresickens me! They charge you MORE for a NON SMOKING and the ROOM STINKS! The holiday Inn has better accommodations. I'm TRUELY SICK FROM THE ROOM.

Stopped in one time and gambled a little, and now the resort offers complementary rooms throughout…read morethe middle of the week which we try to take advantage of. Hotel is very clean and smoke free environment.

They call it the place of the "Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports."…read more This was actually our second visit to Churchill Downs and I think it was more exciting than the first which consisted of a 2-3 hour tour of everything! This tour took us on a short 30-45 minute basic tour so we really spent more time outside in the grandstand than anywhere else with our guide. She was very well-informed and knowledgeable and made our time together valuable. She pointed out special places of the racetrack; the best seats, the Starting Gate, Finish Line suites, Winners Circle Suites, Paddock seating... and, of course, the General Admission section. There were many options for all types of budgets. The first thing I did when I returned to the hotel was to sign on a look to buy two seats. Our group from the American Cruise lines river cruise that we had just finished had a screening [on the ship] of Secretariat, so we were all excited to be there and see the special exhibit about her in their very comprehensive and fun museum. One day I want to be able to attend a Derby Day. It must me exhilarating to be part of the tens of thousands of people all there with the express concern of having a good time [and wanting to see their horse win.] Lots of pictures and people having a good time ecven if it's 103 degrees outside. KUDOs to the team at Churchills Downs

Service... 5/10 Food... 7/10…read moreExperience... 10/10 Downs After Dark was a thrilling event, and was a very beginner friendly event. For my first time horse racing, the handy guides provided clear directions on the steps to place a bet with a human or one of the electronic machines. If you worry about the heat or the noise of the crowd, millionaires row tickets are worth the price. Reserved seats and a dinner buffet were well worth the $100 per person. The homestyle dinner buffet featured green beans, Mac and cheese, potato salad, salad, baked beans, BBQ pork, BBQ chicken, cookies, and brownies. The food was on the bland side but good quality, and there was plenty of everything. The service of Churchill Downs was the low part of my experience. Sitting in Millionaire's Row, we were assigned a server who did not frequently appear, and other servers had to track her down for us. I was also not thrilled with how IDs under 30 were handled. When you approach the ID tent, workers were dismissive and not helpful as people under 30 had to have their ID scanned in a separate location. When I arrived at the second ID location, we found a lengthy line and only one scanner in use. Plus that scanner was having difficulties with certain IDs.

Over the last 12 weeks, my wife and I have stayed in numerous hotels all around the world. I must…read moresay.... The Galt Hotel is just beautiful and they have a lovely team here. Our Mississippi River Cruise from American Cruise Lines put us up here for a couple of evenings at the end of our cruise and we stayed an additional three days to tour Louisville. Not having to worry about a car certainly drop the stress level down a bit. We were able to walk to most places and where we elected to 'Uber,' the rides were just a couple of minutes. Our room was very nice with plenty of moving and storage space, great views, excellent TV, solid bed, good size bathroom with a wonderful shower and HOT water, and... a great view. We ate breakfast in the hotel a few times and all was good and very reasonbly prices and when we ventured out, there were plenty of shops just walking-minutes from the hotel. I ventured up to their rotating restauarant and swear I will be back on my next visit. It is beautiful and the food looks and smelled wonderful (See seperate review.). We also ate lunch at one of their restauarnat and found it very good. Our favorite place, "Jeff Rubys" was just accross the street and made dining there for the one minute walk back better then perfect. I am not sure why I see reviews under four stars. The Galt House really takes good care of their guests. If you have a bad day... don't write a bad review. KUDOs to the team at The Galt House.

"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others." Charles Dickens…read more What a beautiful hotel! The historic and unique style of the Galt House is absolutely breathtaking. The views are stunning! Come and stay along the Ohio River and enjoy the views. Now you can self park here or valet! Being a local here in Louisville this hotel allows self parking for special events and occasional places to park your car . The garage is well maintained and it's an ideal location. The pricing is based on your local event , Now if you're going to stay here, make sure and get a river view room. The panoramic views of the Ohio River are spectacular. You can work out on site at the gym. They have a pool and spa. All the sort of high quality stuff that you need to get it done . Now when you are visiting here in Louisville you need to stay here. All the best of the city happens here so see you soon ,

This is a "must do" if you are looking for a unique family adventure. Our family group had ages 7…read moreto 57 and everyone was able to have an awesome time. Great professional staff and safety is their #1 priority. Located right in the city, just a short drive to get there. This is the most open cavern I have ever been in and you almost feel like you are in a dark warehouse, it's so big! No "tight" spaces of any kind. Heights might be your issue if that is a concern. If you have any climbing, repelling, spelunking, or exploring experience, this is a "walk in the park" for you. No experience is needed and they take care of everything. All you have to do is zip when you're told. Have fun! Shoutout to Bethany M., an excellent staff member.

The Good: Riley and Zinner were wonderful guides along our tour!! Made sure everyone was safe and…read morehad a great time!! Online booking mentions that it is a 2.5hr experience but with a smaller group of 8, it only took 1.5hr for all the zip lines. Overall a very fun experience and great with big groups! The Bad: Do not get the picture package!! The picture is taken at a standing platform after one of the zip lines, not an action shot!! The Ugly: It felt a little sketchy going down the barren hallway. It was a 5 min walk that felt like you were going through an industrial hallway and it just felt out of place to keep going if the signs were not there. On to my next adventure....

Yummy yummy yummy food was fantastic and super fresh and hot never been so pleased to have a bowl…read moreof freshly made ramen

Check in was easy, hotel seemed very clean, elevators are a bit dated and not all of them work…read more King room was quite large with a safe and refrigerator. Would definitely stay again. They have valet or a free self service parking garage. If you park on floor 3 that will take you right to the hallway for the hotel. Floors 1&2 you'll have to take an elevator to floor 3 for hotel access. Casino has the old Smokey casino smell which could be bothersome to some. They do keep up on cleaning the machine and throwing trash away that gets left behind Never could get a cocktail server to come to a machine however we did see them walking around. They do have a self serve soda machine. Will definitely make the trip down here again.

What a spectacular building inside and out. A great place to watch a show, very comfortable and…read moreintimate, and the inside decor is simply astounding. Everyone mentions the ceiling and the faces, which are incredible, but there are so many more details to take in: castle-like doors and faux fireplaces, tile work, angelic statues and a starry sky ceiling in the main theater. Also, the Marquee Lounge is a great place to get pre-show drinks and snacks while also giving you a closer look at that ceiling.

Had an amazing time getting to see John Mulaney perform and also enjoyed the 2 comic opener acts…read morebefore he hit the stage. Had a cheaper seat located up in Balcony 4, but enjoyed the show since audio quality was just fine. Entrance and exit at the venue took a bit of patience, but wasn't anything out of the ordinary for such a popular show and near capacity attendance.

Fabulous decorated,very illuminating lighting service is impressive and excellent. The shops are a…read moregreat touch to the hotel.

Attended a conference here and stayed here, absolutely stunning facility and even greater staff…read more All the meals were delicious. I do not have one single complaint.