Facilities & Services
Your visit to The Seelbach Hilton will be an adventure in history in the heart of downtown Louisville's arts community. You'll experience Beaux-Arts Baroque architecture going back to the hotel's opening in 1905, and many of the guest rooms and restaurants offer the decadent ambiance of a bygone era.

You'll also find state-of-the-art technology and modern amenities throughout the hotel, ensuring a comfortable stay. Explore all our four-diamond, four-star hotel has to offer below.
Accommodations & Amenities
Attractions & Entertainment
Business & Technology
Catering & Events
Directions & Transportation
General Information
Hotel Dining
Safety Features
Special Access Features
Accommodations & Amenities
  • Amenities - View a list of amenities available for each accommodation type.
  • Deluxe Guest Rooms - Find out about the deluxe amenities and furnishings in this room type.
  • Concierge Level Rooms - Enjoy private lounge access and distinguished service on our Concierge Level.
  • Suites - Choose our Junior Suites or One Bedroom Suites for extra space and 18th-century elegance.
  • Specialty Suites - Experience ultimate luxury and historic ambiance in our Seelbach, Fitzgerald, Gatsby or Presidential suites.
Attractions & Entertainment
  • Attractions & Sightseeing - Tour the home of the Kentucky Derby, take a riverboat ride or visit a bourbon distillery -- there's plenty of Kentucky-style fun near the hotel.
  • Calendar of Events - Louisville's active community hosts entertaining festivals, as well as the famous Kentucky Derby.
  • Local Nightlife - Discover the many attractions awaiting you at Louisville's newest entertainment comples, 4th Street Live (Opening in mid April 2004).
  • Museums - From the Louisville Slugger Museum & Bat Factory to the Kentucky Derby Museum, you'll find a historic past awaits you in Louisville.
  • Shopping - Visit the Louisville Antique Mall, located in an 1889 cotton mill, and other unique shopping venues.
  • Theater & Music - Louisville's lively arts and music culture offers talented performances, from acclaimed ballet to Broadway musicals.
Business & Technology
Beaux-Arts Baroque architecture and historic murals decorate our grand Lobby.
Accommodations with historic charm and old-world splendor, like the Seelbach Suite, are yours to enjoy.
During your stay, be sure to visit Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.
Catering & Events
  • Catering & Events - Click here to plan your next event, and to learn about our meeting facilities and audiovisual services.
  • Catering - Learn more about our award-winning cuisine and catering services.
  • Meeting Rooms - Choose elegant and mystical event spaces, from the Grand Ballroom to the Bavarian-style Rathskeller.
  • Weddings - Plan your wedding in the opulent atmosphere F. Scott Fitzgerald chose for Tom and Daisy's wedding in "The Great Gatsby."
The Grand Ballroom is an ideal location for weddings and other catered events.
Directions & Transportation
 
 
General Information
  • Automated teller (ATM) - located on our Lower Level
  • Baby-sitting service - reservations are required, contact the Concierge for assistance
  • Baggage storage
  • Bell service/Porter
  • Check cashing - up to $100 per day
  • Check-in: 3 p.m.
  • Checkout: 12 p.m.
  • Children - 18 and under may stay free in adult's room
  • Concierge Desk - call for assistance from outside the hotel at (502) 585-9288, or at Ext. 1091 within the hotel
  • Direct billing - for accounts over $10,000
  • Doctor on-call
  • Dry cleaning - same-day service
  • Elevators
  • Executive Floor - Concierge Level
  • Gift shop - located in the Lobby
  • History - Find out about the storied history of The Seelbach Hilton, including ghosts, U.S. presidents and celebrities!
  • Ice machines - located on each floor
  • In-room checkout available
  • Massage - appointment required; contact the Concierge Desk for assistance from outside the hotel at (502) 585-9288, or at Ext. 1091 within the hotel
  • Multilingual staff - Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese
  • Newsstand - located in the Lobby
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets - accepted with a $50 deposit
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shoe shine - same-day service
Our experienced bellmen will greet you at our entrance to assist you with your baggage.
Hotel Dining
  • The Oakroom - Dine on award-winning cuisine at Kentucky's only AAA Five Diamond restaurant.
  • Otto's Cafe - Sample our bountiful buffets in this 1920s-style café.
  • Starbucks - Visit the full-service coffee shop located off the lobby for your favorite treat.
  • Old Seelbach Bar - Sip premium bourbon or handmade cocktails in this historic bar, reminiscent of Gatsby-style decadence.
  • In-Room Dining - Stay in and enjoy award-winning Kentucky cuisine in the privacy of your room. Or, order our Flying Fare take-out meals for a picnic or your flight home.
Safety Features
  • Dead bolts and security chains
  • Electronic door locks
  • Fire sprinklers
  • Peep holes in guest room doors
  • Security staff on duty
  • Smoke detectors
Special Access Features
  • Braille door numbers
  • Braille elevator signs
  • Capable of handling blind, hearing-impaired and wheelchair disabilities
  • Certified compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Elevators
  • Grab bar in bath and shower
  • Level entrance
  • Public-area wheelchair access
  • Wide doorways
The Oakroom was once a gentlemen's billiards hall that Al Capone visited.