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Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center

3.0 of 5
447 Farmington Ave, Louisville, KY 40209 (Fairgrounds)
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Florence, Kentucky
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

WOW!!!!! This hotel is great,and the indoor pool is a super feature.The grounds are the cleanest I seen in a while good going to the ground crew keep it up..This hotel is truly great, But the prices are a little high.But for what you get here it all is good. And you are close to the airport and shopping and... More

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HolidayInnSDF, General Manager at Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Mr. Vosch, Thank you so much for letting the world know about your great stay with us! Our maintenance staff also says thank you for recognizing their hard work on keeping our hotel looking beautiful and well maintained. Please come back and visit us soon, thank you for your business! More

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Our entire family stayed here for 3 to 4 nights for the Kentucky Derby and I honestly can say this was one of the best hotel staffs I have ever met. Every person at this hotel went above and beyond to make our experience a memorable one, in addition to the hotel hosting fabulous pre-Oaks and Derby receptions. We especially... More

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HolidayInnSDF, General Manager at Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Jennifer, Thank you so much for your wonderful compliments on our staff and cleanliness! Derby is a special time in our city and we are excited that our staff's service made your trip enjoable. As for the Derby hats, consider this problem solved, we will have them on for the 140th Derby next year. I truly hope you will visit... More

Southern State
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19 reviews 19 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Stayed here for two nights while attending a sporting event at UofL. Staff at front desk at check-in was exceptionally friendly and efficient. Couldn't have asked for better. Great hotel! Nice rooms. Spotless. Great beds. Had a great night's sleep. Frig/microwave in room. Just off I-65. Great location if visiting UofL, Kentucky, Expo Center or even the Lville Airport. This... More

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HolidayInnSDF, General Manager at Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center, responded to this review
27 April 2013

Thank you for feedback on your recent stay with us. I have shared your review with all of my staff and thanked them for providing the service necessary for your great stay. Thank you for your business and we hope to have you back with us very soon. More

Nashville, Tennessee
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

Came in for a volleyball event! Great location! Amanda and Justin at the front desk were wonderful! Amanda took care of our needs in the morning and Justin was so helpful every night! Great Staff and service! I would strongly recommend staying here for a great room with wonderful service! Only recommendation would be for more dinner choices in the... More

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HolidayInnSDF, General Manager at Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center, responded to this review
27 April 2013

Robert, Thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed your stay. Amanda and Justin were excited to see their names in your review and asked me to thank you as well. We look forward to having you back soon. Thank you for your buisiness! More

Rochester, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The Staff at this hotel was wonderful! Our stay was smooth sailing all the way. We recently brought a group to this property - the group was a volleyball team and their coaches, in for a large tournament at the Expo Center. The hotel was super-close, had easy parking, was, clean and comfortable, and featured a wonderful breakfast! In particular,... More

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HolidayInnSDF, General Manager at Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Linda, Thank you for taking the time to commend our staff for their great service during your recent stay. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and it means the world to us that you had such a great time here. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon!! More

Connecticut
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

The hotel and staff were wonderful. Don't eat here. Food is terrible, undercooked and usually served tepid. Got by with salads. First morning at breakfast waited 30 minutes for 2 scrambled eggs and english muffin. The eggs were cold and english muffin was barely out of the refrigerator. This was not nearly as bad as the raw slightly warm hamburger... More

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HolidayInnSDF, General Manager at Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Thank you for sharing your experience with us about your recent stay and recognizing our hotel and its staff for great service. I sincerely apologize that we let you down in the restaurant and I ensure you we will use your feedback to make sure we provide the best quality food and service to all of our guests. Thank you... More

us
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

The hotel looked new updated. Has an indoor pool and small exercise room. I did not use either but just wanted to see what they looked like. The lobby is very nice. The room was nice. Everything was clean. Loved the location. Close to interstate and airport. Close to Churchill downs if you are going for the derby. The hotel... More

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HolidayInnSDF, General Manager at Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center, responded to this review
10 April 2013

I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, our staff takes great pride in showing off our beautiful property. Whenever you are in Louisville again we would love to make you feel at home. Thank you for your business! More

Dayton, Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

We bring a very large group to Louisville each year in November, and this year moved the group to this property. While we had a bit of a rocky start with the quality of breakfast and restaurant service - management had it corrected by the time our entire group arrived and everyone in the group was very pleased with the... More

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HolidayInnSDF, General Manager at Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center, responded to this review
9 March 2013

There is no greater compliment than when a well seasoned traveler commends a hotel's response to an issue. Thank you for allowing us to serve your group and we are looking forward to serving you on your next visit to Louisville. More

New York City, New York
Top Contributor
162 reviews 162 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 72 cities Reviews in 72 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

This hotel is near the airport and sports stadium, but not quick walking distance to anything except Arby's. We were directed to a nearby shopping center with a Kroger's, Starbucks, and a few restaurants and services. Our room was clean and attractive but the heater was not easy to adjust, it was either hot or off. The wall A/C had... More

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HolidayInnSDF, General Manager at Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center, responded to this review
9 March 2013

Thank you for your business and for taking time to let us know how well you liked our location and front desk staff. Our staff will be ready to welcome you anytime! More

Duncan, South Carolina
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012 via mobile

I'm a trucker who ended up being on the road for Christmas. I checked in on Christmas Day about 5:30am. The hotel's public areas are beautiful and clean. As far as my room goes, it had everything I needed and was very clean. The carpet in the room and the furniture seemed a bit dated. The one disappointment was the... More

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HolidayInnSDF, General Manager at Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Center, responded to this review
9 March 2013

Thank you for taking the time to compliment our restaurant staff! I have passed on your comments to my staff and they are always proud to be recognized. Thank you for your business and we look forward to making you feel at home in the very near future. More

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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Hotel Louisville
Holiday Inn Airport And Fair/Expo Center
Holiday Inn Airport & Fair/Expo Hotel
Address: 447 Farmington Ave, Louisville, KY 40209
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Region: United States > Kentucky > Louisville > Fairgrounds
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#14 Business Hotels in Louisville
#37 Family Hotels in Louisville
Price range (per night): INR7,168 - 11,218
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to One of the Best of Louisville Airport Hotels! Set in the heart of Louisville's convention, sports and airport districts, the newly built, smoke free Holiday Inn Hotel at Louisville Airport - Fair / Expo has an ideal location. We're less than a mile from the Louisville International Airport (SDF) and near the attractions and businesses of Louisville, KY. Our hotel is a few miles from attractions like Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom and the world-famous Churchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Museum. You can spend the day cheering for the University of Louisville's Cardinals at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium or visiting Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center across the street from our hotel. The Louisville Zoo and local parks are just a few miles away. Business travelers benefit from our hotel's location near the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, UPS, Ford, Brown & Williams, Louisville Naval Ordnance Station, the University of Louisville and other businesses in Louisville. Lodging here gives you access to our 1,892 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space and a 24-hour business center. Our exceptional hotel in Louisville features Kem's Cafe & Lounge, an indoor, heated pool and a 24-hour fitness center. For a well-appointed room with free high-speed Internet access, triple-sheeted bedding, a 32-inch LCD HDTV, a large work area, a microwave and a refrigerator, call our Louisville, KY hotel today to reserve a room for your next stay. ... more   less 
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