Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Collection Hotel - Louisville

Waterfront Louisville hotel with river views, revolving restaurant, and Kentucky Derby access

Waterfront Location & Panoramic Views

Galt House Hotel is the only waterfront hotel in Louisville, offering guest rooms and suites with direct views of the Ohio River and the downtown skyline. The hotel sits adjacent to the KFC Yum! Center, with a covered skywalk providing easy access to concerts and sporting events. Guests can walk to Fourth Street Live!, the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, and Whiskey Row without needing a car.

Guest Rooms & Suites

The Galt House has over 1310 guest rooms and suites, all with city or riverfront views and air conditioning. Each room includes a cable TV, coffee maker, and a work desk, with spacious designs suited for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel also offers a pet-friendly policy that allows two dogs per room, with accessible exercise areas on-site.

Dining & Entertainment

Guests have six dining venues to choose from, including RIVUE, a revolving restaurant on the 25th floor that provides a distinct dining experience high above the city. Other options include Swizzle, Walker Exchange, and Jockey Silks, all serving local cuisine and bourbon. The hotel promotes local culture through themed events and in-house bars like the Sky Bridge Lounge.

Wellness & Recreation

The hotel features a full-service spa, XHale Spa-Salon, located on the 17th floor, offering massages and other treatments. A rooftop fitness center with river views is available for workouts, and an outdoor pool overlooks the Ohio River for seasonal swimming. Sun loungers and beach chairs line the pool deck, and spa services include couples and full body massages.

Meetings & Events

Galt House Hotel holds the largest meeting and convention space in the Southeast, at over 12100 m², and serves as the official hotel partner of the Kentucky Derby. The business center includes a full-service UPS store and retail shops, and the hotel provides a two-to-one parking space ratio per room for guests. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and an airport shuttle can be arranged for the 12-minute drive to Louisville International Airport.

• Location: Only waterfront hotel in downtown Louisville, skywalk to KFC Yum! Center
• Rooms: 1310 rooms/suites with city and river views, two dogs allowed per room
• Dining: 6 venues including RIVUE revolving restaurant on 25th floor
• Wellness: Full-service XHale spa, rooftop fitness center, outdoor pool
• Business: Largest meeting space in Southeast (12100 m²), on-site UPS store
• Parking: Two-to-one parking space ratio per room, valet and garage options
• Kentucky Derby: Official hotel partner with unique experiences