I have been going to Louisville to enjoy its vibrant art scene for many, many years. I have stayed at several hotels and B&Bs but my favorite by far is the Aleksander House. It's location is convenient to all the galleries and restaurants I like to visit, and the Owner, Nancy Hinchcliff, has always made me feel welcome and is friendly and accomodating. The rooms are very clean, breakfast is delicious, and I have everything I need at my diposal. I have come to view the Aleksander House as my "home away from home." I highly recommend it as a wonderful place to stay and RELAX when you are in Louisville!

Jaime Sweany
Executive Director
Brown County Art Guild
Nashville, IN

We found Aleksander House online as a pet-friendly option in a historically interesting section of Louisville.

The rates were reasonable and the pet fee fair. My Mom, my small dog and I were en route home from an extended road trip, and our stay at the Aleksander House was the final night of our trip. Coming from North Carolina and a long day on the road it was late, after 8pm, by the time we arrived. The inn keeper, Nancy, an 81 year old former Chicago school teacher, was there to greet us and show us to our room, suggest nearby restaurants, and show us the common areas and the library of DVDs.

The website represents the B&B accurately, but the Old Louisville neighborhood it’s located in is slightly sketchier than we thought it would be after reading up on the area. “Up and coming” is how some have described it here. Garbage in the gutters, fast cars down (one way) 1st Street, sirens and lots of local characters smoking cigarettes and milling about the streets. A lil' seedy and worn, but it’s a “real” place, not sanitized for mass consumption.

I was enchanted by the historic neighborhood’s handsome brawny brick architecture and shady tree-lined streets. There were a few abandoned homes boarded up, but most were obviously well tended to, maintained, renovated or in the process of being restored. While walking around enjoying the beautiful homes the next morning I did chat with a few local weirdos, including one guy who asked me if I had any matches, and made amusing (and slightly profane) comments about my dog. The local denizens of the area seemed to be harmless and charming.

We enjoyed a comfortable night’s sleep in a room with twin beds. The clean and spacious room was appointed with a large walk-in closet, mini-fridge, nice bathroom stocked with soaps, shampoos and lotions. In one corner was a large wicker entertainment cabinet with TV and DVD player. The room had its own (window unit) air conditioner. We slept soundly. In the morning my Mom enjoyed a cup of coffee on the back porch, overlooking the nicely manicured back yard.

Morning breakfast was a Belgian waffle, which was fine, nothing amazing. (I must add that I am not generally a waffle fan.) The kitchen assistant, John, was very attentive and gracious as he served our breakfast and checked back on us from time to time. The home itself is quite lovely, stocked with interesting furniture and antiques. A bit of an eccentric evening overall, but one we’ll remember fondly. The next morning when we were checking out I noticed a sign on the lawn for a realty company. The Aleksander House is up for sale.

This is my second trip to this great bed and breakfast. It is a wonderful place to stay. The Innkeeper is very kind and has the most amazing stories. My breakfast was excellent! I picked scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon and fresh orange juice. I slept in the Katherine Room. The B and B is very clean and decorated with taste and attention to detail. The neighborhood is very safe and my dog and I walked everywhere. I would recommend anyone to stay here.

I found Aleksander House because it allowed me to take my greyhound. I stayed in the Katherine Room. The B & B is beautiful and VERY clean. The Innkeeper is wonderful, too. The neighborhood is safe, too. I loved the decor -- it took you back to another time.