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A bar area with multiple seating options and a large display of liquor bottles.

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, a patterned carpet, and a wooden ceiling design.

A modern dining area with a large wooden table and six chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.

1. Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

2.5 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Gary

฿3,357

฿3,950 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious living area with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden reception desk.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with wooden counters, a coffee machine, and a display of baked goods.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a kitchen area with a sink and a dishwasher, and a patterned rug.

2. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 1.6 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Marla

฿3,618

฿4,647 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a circular decorative piece, and a sign indicating 'Marriott Bonvoy'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large painting, and a dining area.

A restaurant with green cushioned booths, wooden tables, and artwork on the walls.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 0.9 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Angela

฿3,075

฿3,618 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Four Points by Sheraton" and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, dining tables, and bar seating.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

4. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.6 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Kenisha

฿3,183

฿3,746 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A restaurant with red chairs and tables, a kitchen area, and a TV on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A Best Western hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and multiple vehicles parked.

5. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

0.8 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Paul

฿2,924

฿3,441 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A gym with stationary bikes, a treadmill, and weight machines.

A modern cafe with white tables and chairs, a counter with coffee machines, and artwork on the walls.

A reception area with a curved desk, a cityscape painting, a blue sofa, and a glass partition.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 1.5 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Sarah

฿2,611

฿3,031 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and dark blue bedspreads. There is a small table and a chair in the room.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower.

A reception area with a counter, a display of postcards, and a door leading to another room.

7. Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

Highland Park, 1.2 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Catriona

฿2,124

฿2,499 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A restaurant with a brick fireplace, wooden cabinets, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a framed picture of horses, a fire alarm, and a security camera.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 1.6 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Dawn

฿2,088

฿2,456 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel reception area with a red wall, a digital clock, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi availability.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A Red Roof Inn with a neon sign, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, and a desk.

9. Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport

2.3 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Robertico

฿1,892

฿2,226 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a wooden door, a granite countertop sink, a mirror, and a hand dryer.

A Super 8 hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A compact, wall-mounted laundry machine with a digital display and control panel, situated in a corner of a room with a tiled floor and a small built-in bench.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville Airport

2.5 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Emily

฿2,058

฿2,421 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A grand lobby with ornate columns, plush seating, and a chandelier.

A grand lobby with ornate ceiling and chandeliers, a large vase, and a seating area with multiple sofas and armchairs.

A grand lobby with ornate ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a staircase.

A grand dining area with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and a bar area with a sign reading "Cigar Bar".

11. The Brown Hotel

Downtown Louisville, 6 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Rachel

฿4,456

฿5,242 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern interior with large windows offering a city view, a circular light fixture, and leather seating.

A balcony with a view of a river, a bridge, and a cityscape.

A modern bar with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and cushioned bar stools.

A nighttime view of The GALT and The Galthouse buildings with illuminated signage, a busy street with light trails from moving vehicles, and a modern urban setting.

12. Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Downtown Louisville, 7.2 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Jacob

฿5,287

฿6,221 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A modern interior with a fireplace, bookshelves, a green sofa, and leather chairs.

A modern restaurant interior with a staircase, round tables, and a brick wall.

A multi-level interior with a staircase, bookshelves, and a prominent sign reading "THE GRADY".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a green armchair, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. The Grady

Downtown Louisville, 7.2 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Garrett

฿6,696

฿7,878 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A modern KFC building with large glass windows, a prominent sign, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a large rug, and a TV on the wall.

A modern, well-lit room with a large bed, a green sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area in the background.

14. Stellar Suites

East Market District, 6.4 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Brad

฿3,263

฿5,521 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern restaurant with long communal tables, striped booths, and pendant lighting.

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the Hilton Garden Inn sign.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews

St. Matthews, 11.1 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Chris

฿3,522

฿4,143 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern building with a restaurant on the ground floor, featuring large windows and outdoor seating.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a visible kitchen bar.

A reception area with marble counters, modern pendant lighting, and potted orchids.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, a dining table with lamps, and a wooden floor.

16. Louisville Marriott Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 6.7 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Lisa

฿5,680

฿6,683 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A historic building with a grand entrance, steps leading up to the door, and a sign indicating it is a bed and breakfast.

An outdoor patio with red furniture, including a table and chairs, and two red umbrellas providing shade.

A living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A room with a large mirror, a wooden dresser, a red patterned rug, and a door with a wreath.

17. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 4.7 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Casey

฿4,672

฿5,422 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A classical gold statue in front of a multi-story building with large windows and a brick facade.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a table with a lamp, and shelves displaying books and decorative items.

A cozy room with a geometric-patterned ceiling, a sofa, and a chair.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, a long bench seating area, and framed artwork on the walls.

18. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville

Downtown Louisville, 7.2 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Candice

฿5,614

฿6,771 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a seating arrangement.

An indoor swimming pool with clear markings, a wooden deck, and a view of the outside.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple floors.

A modern bar area with a large flat-screen TV, wooden bar stools, and pendant lighting.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

14.8 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Courtney

฿3,555

฿3,956 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple seating options, and a large screen.

A modern interior with a central wooden table, refrigerated beverage dispensers, and shelves stocked with snacks and condiments.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A spacious indoor area with a large dining table, multiple chairs, a fireplace, and a kitchen area with a bar.

20. Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

Downtown Louisville, 6.7 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Hallie

฿3,486

฿4,101 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Highland Festival Grounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)	9.4 Exceptional 2,477 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 579 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	8.8 Excellent 797 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport	8.6 Excellent 125 reviews	View
Best Western Louisville Airport Expo	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Highland Festival Grounds Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and at a great price"

Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great Stay"

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

8/10 Good

"Good spot to stay! While dated and could use some love, the staff were great and the room was clean and comfortable."

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I WAS SUPPOSE TO PAY AT THE PROPERTY, BUT THE RECEPTIONIST WENT AHEAD AND CHARGED MY CARD AND DIDN'T EVEN ASK. I DIDN'T LIKE THAT YOU HAD TO PAY AN EXTRA CHARGE FOR BREAKFAST, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A NORMAL BREAKFAST YOU WOULD FIND AT ANY OTHER COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST."

Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

8/10 Good

"Room was nice, staff was friendly. The only negative was a slight musty smell in our room."

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"There was a hic-up staying here but it was quickly fixed. The staff was awesome and very helpful when trying to figure out my schedule."

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8.4/10 (417 reviews)

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L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

8.4/10 (164 reviews)

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Du Pont Manual Stadium

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Highland Festival Grounds?

Highland Festival Grounds is located in Louisville. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 37 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Highland Festival Grounds?

Adjacent to Highland Festival Grounds, Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good options within a short distance include Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG and Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Highland Festival Grounds?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Highland Festival Grounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Highland Festival Grounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Highland Festival Grounds.

What can I see and do near Highland Festival Grounds?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Kentucky Derby Museum, 21c Museum Hotel or Muhammad Ali Center. Sights like Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville and Historic Frankfort Avenue are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Louisville Palace, Headliners Music Hall and Broadway Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Highland Festival Grounds hotels

1. Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

2. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

4. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

5. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

7. Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

9. Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville Airport

11. The Brown Hotel

12. Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

13. The Grady

14. Stellar Suites

15. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews

16. Louisville Marriott Downtown

17. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

18. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

20. Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

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Top Highland Festival Grounds Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Other attractions near Highland Festival Grounds

Kentucky Exposition Center

Freedom Hall

Kentucky Kingdom

L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

Du Pont Manual Stadium

Trager Stadium

Louisville Tennis Center

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