This is my new favorite hotel in Louisville. So much fun to stay here. This appears to be a new building, but the interior design is all vintage; a mix of elegant Art Deco Paris and maybe a little 70's sleaze. Its loads of fun. Our room, two queens with an accessible roll in shower, was huge. The living area was painted salmon, the beds were modest height, platform style, and the bathroom was deep fire engine red tile with a funky turquoise swirl sink platform. Saucy! Vintage faucets in the roll in shower, which was complete with a bench and well set up. The room also had a table and an accent chair. The rooftop restaurant/bar is another vintage charmer with two interior rooms and a large outdoor space. Cocktails are superb; sadly we didn't have enough time to eat. There is a jazz club on the first floor, with its own external entrance. It was a $10 cover one of the nights we were there but that is fine. This being NuLu, there are loads of bars, restaurants, and distilleries within walking distance. Staff was very friendly, and the valet drop off is conveniently in a wide alley off Market, so you don't have to deal with the bike lanes and street traffic. read more

Beautiful hotel in NuLu, and one I'd look to stay in again. I was in town for work and this was recommended to me, and let me say, their interior designer was in their bag for this one. Nice staff in my brief interactions, and the room itself was perfect. Big comfy bed, room darkening shades, cool design, big TV, and a great shower. I also got coffee (good) and banana bread (meh) from their little market attached on the ground floor. It's more of a boutique hotel so there's no fitness center, but I needed the break anyways so I'm not complaining. It's also right by tons of restaurants like Royals Hot Chicken, a popular ice cream spot, coffee, etc. all there outside the hotel. I do wish I was able to experience the rooftop but it was closed both evenings I was there due to a private event. All in all, a win! read more

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We absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Genevieve! Pulling in, we were greeted with smiles by the helpful valets, both coming and going. Particularly Loutfi and Todd. The hotel staff was all super friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Our room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. I would like more light in the bathroom, but if that's the worst thing I can say, I'm thrilled! We went to the rooftop bar and enjoyed drinks and dessert. Our server, Ella, was delightful, and our food and drinks delicious! Thanks for a great visit. We will def stay here again the next time we are in Louisville! read more

We just came for a quick overnight stay on our way south. When we arrived the valet took quite a bit of time before we were even greeted. After that though the process was very quick and car pick-up was very quick! I love the vintage, French look of the hotel. The room was very nice and decorated well. Check-in and out was very quick too! This hotel is in a great area, with many cute shops and restaurants within walking distance. There is a restaurant connected to the lobby of the hotel as well as a convenience shop with coffee. There is also a rooftop bar, with a view of the city. We ate in the restaurant for happy hour and the food was very good! The room has everything you need! We would definitely stay here again! read more

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Adorable boutique hotel in a great downtown location, within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. The room was comfortable with a great bed, spacious shower, and Le Labo bath products are a nice touch. The hotel has a lively atmosphere with live jazz and a cover charge in the evenings, and the rooftop offers a lovely view. The only thing we missed was having a mini fridge in the room. Valet service was easy and efficiently handled by PMC. read more

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It was a great experience service was amazing drinks are good staff is fabulous. Nice vibe good ambiance

I liked every gorgeous little detail at the Hotel Genevieve. Their aesthetics are top tier, with a post Mid Century Mod feel... and how about the Le Labo bath products?! Location is great, smack dab in the middle of Nulu greatness with eateries, bars and shops lining the block. In addition to Le Labo, amenities include soft robes and silky quality linens on extremely comfortable beds. My room was lovely and spacious. Only minor drawback (for me) was that there's no gym and no way to quickly fit in fitness via even a yoga studio nearby, nor any great walking paths other than up and down the main drag. I took a walk to Butchertown but it wasn't much of a walk, to be honest. It's a 40 minute walk to Shelby Park so if I had the time, I would have attempted it. Good to know for next time. I also had no opportunity to visit what looks like a lovely rooftop bar because the hours are extremely limited (4-10pm, the new speakeasy is only open weekends), which was a bit of a disappointment. read more

The worst hotel experience of my life My husband and I traveled from Miami to Louisville and arrived at the hotel completely exhausted at 11:00 a.m. after a sleepless night. We paid an extra $25 for early check-in just to get some rest. At 2:00 p.m., the fire alarms suddenly went off, and loudspeakers in the hallway started announcing an emergency, telling everyone to evacuate using the stairs. In our pajamas, we grabbed our backpacks and rushed down the emergency stairwell, ending up on the street with no explanation. When we were finally allowed back in, the front desk staff told us it was a false alarm and that they were running a test--without any prior notice to guests. What was even more frustrating is that they seemed completely indifferent to the situation, showing no concern or urgency whatsoever. This is unacceptable. A hotel charging over $250 per night should at least show respect and consideration for its guests. We felt completely disregarded. Never again. read more

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This is truly one of my favorite hotels. The mini marché is such a cute attachment to the hotel, and I love the unique products inside. The hotel itself is beautiful, and I love the design and intentionality of the room designs. The lighting is especially beautiful in the rooms, and I love the color schemes. Our window view was nice, and the room cleaning service was efficient. The hotel's location is also very ideal. It is great being right in the middle of a center of restaurants, shops, and the weekend we visited, there was a christmas market right around the corner of the hotel, full of cute pop-ups. I hope to stay here again soon. read more

Quaint boutique hotel located centrally in NuLu. Efficient check in and out. Nicely sized rooms with comfortable beds. Hot water with great products. A large upper level bar with great river and city views is available. It has very good mixologists and outside seasonal seating Highly recommended Slainte!! read more

The entire stay was a hot mess. Not to mention, I was charged for someone else's valet. It was supposedly removed twice and I received an invoice showing I didn't owe anything, but was still charged. Also, a very uncomfortable room. An overall terrible experience. Months ago before booking, I called to confirm that Hotel Geneieve honored free early check in, free room upgrade, and $50 credit from my Capital One Travel program. I was told by GM Andrew that the hotel would accomadate our 11am check. Andrew said to call the day before to make sure staff was reminded. I should also mention free parking was a part of this perks and they now charge $40+ for a lot not on the property. When calling to confirm my upgraded room, early check in, and credit; I was told the first two would not be possible. I was extremely confused, as I had confirmed this would be possible months prior. The staff said my needs couldn't be met and there was nothing they could do about it. Our entire trip was banking on an event that we had to be at by 12pm, leaving us unable to check in later. I was extremely upset (this was our anniversary vacation before a severe surgery that would leave me unable to travel or walk). The hotel refused to honor their prior accomadtions because rules changed recently (even though they still offered these perks for Capital 1 Venture X members online). Before hanging up, I asked to speak to the manager. I let Hannah know how unacceptable this situation was and that they should honor the prior. Hannah was willing to honor the free early check in at 11am due to my account being documented by the prior manager. She also mentioned I'm not the first this has happened to. I let her know that if they have stopped honoring the perks because of new ownership, this needs to be changed online - as people are booking this hotel for these perks. Intuitively, I felt like I should cancel but in an effort to salvage my husband's and my weekend (and our ticketed event), I decided to not cancel. The next morning at 11am check in, I was told there wasn't a room available and thay we would have to check in later in the day. I explained that our entire reasoning for choosing this hotel was bc of the confirmation both yesterday by Hannah and when booking by Andrew that we could indeed check in early at 11am with a guaranteed room. Magically, a room was then available. At night, we returned for dinner. They recently closed their restaurant downstairs and we had to dine on the patio. It was appetizers of sorts. The charcuterie was very basic and tasted terrible. The drinks were nothing special either. When trying to sleep that night (9pm), we called for more pillows. No one answered. We eventually gave up calling and rolled up the comforter to use as pillows - since the one pillow for my head was flat (as hotels pillows all are nowadays). Additionally, I called because a fire alarm battery wouldnt stop blinking. The AC unit was extremely bright (even at its lowest light setting) a gain, no one answered. I spent the entire night unable to sleep due to flashing lights. At checkout, staff said goodbye to us without letting us know the total. I asked for the total and they provided charges that weren't ours and trying to charge us a secpnd time for the already paid for room Additionally, our $50 credit was not applied - as requested before asking the total. This is unprofessional and a way to charge paying customers more than they paid for. An employee added valet parking to my account and more that we did not charge. The staff member said they fixed it but didn't give me a total. I asked again and they said it would be emailed and I owed nothing. I never received an email invoice and called later that afternoon, was sent the email with $200 of charges not mine. It was the same staff member, so luckily they remembered me and 'fixed' the charges. Two days ago, I checked my credit account and was charged $40... even though I have an invoice showing $0 is owed. While the hotel is beautiful, you will be charged incorrectly, and the perks they list are not honored. I reported this to management and haven't heard back. read more

Hotel Genevieve - I was charged $40 for valet. employee was aware we did not use valet apparently fixed it 2x Management still hasn't refunded. - Wine Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Such a great and cute hotel!! I'm a Louisville native that had moved to Nashville and decided to stay here when in town. The rooms were BEAUTIFUL and they gave you such a genuine and true guide to things to do in the city. The rooftop bar has great deals for happy hour (like $5 champagne!) and everyone was so friendly. We stay in Louisville hotels every 3-4 months when we come visit and this has been hands down our best one so far. We'll definitely be back to visit and stay soon! read more

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Great views of the city! The rooftop bar has indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside a bit, but not every table has shading. The bartenders were nice! Friendly. I got a blueberry spritzer, while my friends got the espresso martini and Alter ego. Delicious and refreshing! Especially since it was hot outside. Bathrooms are clean. They have 4 unisex bathrooms. Fabulous place to hang! I loved all the decor and plants. Only drawback is the price. Drinks are a bit elevated but I think Louisville is gonna become very big city like. We also tried Rosettes. We shared the trout and burger. Generous portion sizes! Everything tasted good. It wasn't busy inside the restaurant area. Not sure if a lot of people know about this place yet. Nice staff though! Good vibes too. read more

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Hotel Genevieve recently shut down their downstairs restaurant, Rosettes, to reimagine the concept; however, their upstairs bar / restaurant is open and a fantastic spot for a cocktail. They also understand how to delight you with a charcuterie board! Crave worthy. I'll be back and I'm looking forward to their new restaurant once reopened. read more

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We stopped in here on our way to the rooftop bar and were impressed by the lovely decor and the feel of a hidden oasis so near to Market Street. What a beautiful treasure and a definite boutique hotel atmosphere. Looking forward to a return visit as a guest. read more

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Stopped by to plan a wedding party and had a great experience. The staff was accommodating, knowledgeable, and made sure we were well taken care of. The space offers beautiful views--perfect for special events. Felt confident and welcomed from the start. read more

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Stayed at Hotel Genevieve for a night not knowing that "Bock Fest" was happening right on the main street. The street festival was fun, vibrant, and very busy! Because of this, we had a hard time figuring out how to get to the valet and there really isn't any signage for parking in any local lots. We were able to find a spot nearby so we could check-in and were told we could speak to the valet about what to do for parking. The valet was able to give us directions to the valet lot which was two blocks away. Once that was squared away it was smooth sailing! We enjoyed our Mid-century modern room and found the bed to be quite comfortable. It was a pretty small room but still had room for a closet, a nice bathroom, and a couch with big windows overlooking the city. Would definitely stay here again, just maybe not during Bock Fest! Lol read more

Stopped by for a late lunch at Rosette's and we were very impressed!! We sat outside on Market St and enjoyed people watching as we sipped tasty cocktails. We tried the Dainty Diane and the Alberta's, would recommend the later! For food we both got the burger, each bite was as good as the last. Their lunch and dinner menu is the same, would love to try the chicken dish. The brunch menu looks great too - I'll have to get the girls together for that one. After lunch we decided to check out the hotel. It was like eye candy everywhere we looked. We made our way to the upstairs bar and terrace which has jaw dropping views of the city and river. read more

Hotel Genevieve - Burger and cocktails. Dainty Diane on the left and Alberta's on the right. - Wine Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Found a great last minute rate for a room at the spur of the moment. Booked online, checked in and was in our room quickly. We stayed in a petite king and it was a beautiful space with a super comfortable bed and beautiful bathroom. Staff and security were very friendly and helpful. Would stay again! read more

Went for an after dinner drink. Service was horrible. Terrible bourbon selection. After waiting for our server for over 20 minutes for our second drink I finally went to the bar to order myself. I questioned the pour because it was the bottom of the bottle of bourbon and the young bartender took offense, said I hurt her feelings and had us thrown out of the bar. There was ABSOLUTELY no reason for their action. No cursing, no yelling. And they charged me $90 for a bourbon that has never ever been more than $40 at any other bar. Will NEVER be back. read more

I'm glad I didn't go by the reviews, because I loved everything about our stay. First, I'd like go recognize a few people that made our stay so welcoming: Front desk: Logan was so sweet Valets: Blake, Corn, Alicia, and Jeff- I literally spent time hanging out with Blake and Corn during their shifts. Kids with goals and dreams, very personable, and hardworking Mini Marché (Banana Room): Kate is quiet, but Kate is cool! I miss Kate and her Louisville Fog. Rosettes: Everyone was friendly! The Review: Downtown Louisville is outdated, but going through a renovation. Genevieve is a new hotel, standing 6 floors. It's painted black and gray, and honestly you might miss it if you're not paying attention. HOWEVER, you'd be missing out! The first thing I noticed at valet was this HUGE mural covering the building next door- loved it. Upon entering the front desk is RIGHT THERE, maybe 10 ft from valet. Check-in was smooth and fast. My husband and I had a 6th floor corner room overlooking Louisville, the mural, and next to the terrace (wasn't open during our stay), and down the hall from the terrace bar. Our room was so cute! Soft comfy bed, large shower, and a fully stocked fridge with adult beverages included (for a price), 2 bathrobes, and room service came daily. I'm all things French and that's what Genevieve (jhahn-vee-ev) gives off. Oh, I forgot to mention the lobby has beautiful seating areas and several live plants. Rosettes: I recommend the pork belly and grits! Lucky Penny: Tiny, dim speakeasy. We were in town to meet our first grandchild, so we literally were the first shots poured from a bottle of Blanton's and had 2 Old Fashions. Bar Genevieve: Rooftop bar is quite spacious with panoramic views, lots of seating, and a good drink menu. The foods are worth it, too. The bartender with the red beard knows what he's doing! While, I didn't do much exploring Angel's Envy is maybe a 10 min walk. Buffalo Trace is one hour straight shot and you pass a NICE outlet mall on the way. Airport isn't far at all. I recommend the Muhammad Ali museum- maybe a 5 mins drive. Louisville Slugger museum about a 7 min walk. Churchill Downs and the amusement park are also about 10 mins away and enroute to/from the airport. There are shops, bars, and restaurants all around the hotel, but I didn't visit any as the hotel had everything we needed on hand. I hope you give Genevieve a try, because it's such a cool little personable place, not crowded and busy, because there's only 122 rooms, keeping it free flowing and not overcrowded. P.S. Valet does accept tap to pay tips and they offer a text service to call for your car- average time to receive our car was about 3 mins. read more

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Excellent hotel with friendly staff. The rooms are very colorful and decorated to the nines. Our room was blue, but as we walked by other rooms getting cleaned, we noticed the rooms were all different colors. We will be back and hope to get a different color next time. The bed and pillows are super comfy, and the automatic blackout shades created a cave for us to sleep in. We had a corner room, so we even had a toilet closet. My hubby had to do some work, so it was nice to have a chair and table in the room. The lobby also had tables and couches that people were working from. There's a rooftop bar with excellent service, cocktails, and small plates, and a restaurant on the lobby level. Our room rate included brunch, and it was delicious food and service. The hotel is also right in the heart of th town, so there are places to eat, drink, and shop around you. read more

Loved this adorable hotel! The staff was extremely helpful and kind throughout my stay. Knocking off one star due to inconsistent temperature in the hallway and in my bathroom. Not sure if it was a temporary issue, but it was odd and bit of a challenge when getting ready for an event. Not a big deal though as the bedroom area remained cool (which is most important!) read more

Kicking off 2024 with a NYE giveaway at hotel Genevieve at the bar Genevieve was a blast! The bar is so classy and cute. I had a couple of drinks, danced, and walked outside to the terrace. I want to come back for brunch or another time! Such a cute place and bar. Would highly recommend checking out read more

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Reservation only--even if you just want to grab a drink at the bar. We stopped by after dinner on a Saturday night and the place was basically empty but every table had a reserved sign on it. We were turned away without a reservation. Great view of the city and cute atmosphere. Would be a fun place to grab drinks with friends or a date. read more

We loved this hotel. I booked a King Louie room with a king size bed. It's a corner room with 2 windows. The hotel rooms are moody and dark. So if you're older or like lots of light in your room this might not be the hotel for you. The hotel is in a good area. Lots of bars nightlife and shops close by. My husband and I did lots of walking and felt safe. If you're looking to be close to the bourbon stores and tastings you might want to consider another hotel. Unless you don't mind doing some walking We enjoyed our stay and will be back! read more

Cute bar...love the atmosphere. The drinks were a little weak and the service was slow for not being busy but all in all I enjoyed my visit and will Return. read more

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We are locals who love to escape reality for a night and come here! The hotel is moody and lovely, the room is comfortable, and the location is perfect. read more

I came for a work trip and when I went to checkout my receipt or "Folio" was supposed to be emailed to me. I did not receive it. I have tried contacting the hotel over 15 times. I cannot get a hold of anyone at the hotel live to send me over my folio, which should be an easy/quick task. The only line I get through to sends me straight to a voicemail to email a connie. I can hardly hear the voicemail and when I sent an email to this person the email came back to me as invalid. It is extremely important for hotels to have open lines of communication. Another line I tried to reach on the voicemail had a full inbox so I could not even leave a message. Bad management in my opinion. The hotel is a cute vibe but I am highly disappointed with their customer service. read more

They got us in which is appreciated. Service is good but Drinks are terrible. The drinks are pretty but SO bad. And overpriced! $20 for a vodka drink. Crazy for how bad it was. read more

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I love this gorgeous hotel! The location is fantastic, right on the strip of so many cute bars, restaurants and shops. I love the aesthetic of the decor, I felt like I was staying at a place designed by HGTV. Fully stocked mini bar and snacks in the room but also a super cute mini mart in the lobby. Amazing art everywhere in the room but also the lobby. Super cute details in the room like a superb sink, lovely robe, luxurious toiletries, corduroy type couch, super cool lighting and nice shower. Stunning rooftop patio for drinks and ambiance, beautiful lobby cafe for brunch or lunch. Very welcoming and helpful front desk staff. I didn't want to leave and I can't wait to return. Thank you! What a gem! read more

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Our only experience was the rooftop bar and for the second time they have no coffee and it is also a restaurant- crazy! Irish whiskey sells well. Also the servers could be more knowledgeable about the drinks which were delicious. We asked about the margarita and whether it was fresh squeezed. The server said 'we cut up limes and lemons every shift." read more

I would NOT recommend this hotel. We stayed here on a Christmas for a fun holiday getaway. Christmas night I crawled into bed and smelled a strange smell. The pillow was dirty which made me inspect the bed. The sheets had not been changed. I will spare you all the details but it was absolutely terrible. The holiday made it impossible to find other accommodations, Or else I would've checked out and left right then! I called the front desk and the person kindly moved us but I didn't hear a word after that. No one apologized, no manager reached out. I am still months later trying to reach someone in charge. I hope they know this is happening in their hotel. It could be an amazing spot. This hotel is cute and will trick you into staying here. Do not do it!!! read more

The rooftop bar is absolutely beautiful! The staff was amazing and so attentive to the group that I was apart which was so nice.

What a cool place. We arrived in a stormy, dreary day, and the venue lit up our world. Prices were a bit high with cocktails at $16 per drink. The drink menu is a bit confusing... looks great but I didn't know what half of the ingredients were. Feel free to order off the menu for a classic $10 cocktail. The view is amazing. We also had the luxury of showing up during a staff drink training so we got a drink and a show. The bar tending teaching was really insightful. I will be back and encourage you to try it out! Bars on the 6th floor. read more

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I was staying here for a short weekend in Louisville. I wish I can give this place more than five stars. Let start off with hotel itself. The vibe is so chic and sexy. Love all the art and colors. It's in a great location, specially if you have an event to attend at the Yum Center like did. It's very walkable. They do have valet which I did but plenty of street parking. Lots of restaurants and bars in area and cute self own independent shops. Now the staff. They. Are . Incredible! Everyone is so cheerful and warm. I was having slight of a headache Friday evening and the women at the front desk went out of her way to get me ibuprofen and cough drops. Very very sweet. Wish I knew her name. Alone five stars for her. The rooms are very comfortable. The beds are like heaven. Will definitely stay at Hotel Genevieve! read more

Ambiance was amazing the rooftop bar has amazing view of the downtown Louisville. Service was not that great. All the young staffs probably doesn't have much experience. The charcuterie board is good and serves at least 4 people. read more

This is a cute, trendy new bar. The atmosphere was cute, but the cocktails were overpriced and not that great. The service was a little slow. This is downtown so you'll probably have to walk a little bit from where you park. read more

Awesome rooftop bar experience! Good drinks and decent service. The view is the best in Louisville. Will definitely go back. read more

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Pros: The hotel was impeccably clean, and the décor was stunning! The housekeeping staff did an excellent job and truly deserve recognition for their efforts. Cons: Unfortunately, the front desk staff were not well-informed. We received incorrect information multiple times. One staff member mistakenly told us the Nulu Festival ended at 3:00 PM, though it actually continued until 10:00 PM. Additionally, we were given conflicting checkout times--one person said noon, another 11:00 AM. When we tried to stream on the TV, the Casting option was non-functional, and no one on staff could assist us, which ruined our plans for a relaxing movie night. No coffee was offered in the room and an ironing board and iron had to be brought up to us. The lighting in the rooms was very poor. The most frustrating aspect of our stay was the excessive noise. The bar downstairs played extremely loud until 2 am every night. It was torturous. It's trendy and cute but if you want good sleep, I wouldn't recommend it. read more