The Seelbach Hilton Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville is a hotel located in Louisville.
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville hotel is the premier luxury hotel since its grand opening in 1905.
As a landmark of a *golden era * the Seelbach Hilton Louisville Kentucky hotel appears on the National Register of Historic Places and has attracted many famous figures including 1 Duchess 9 Presidents 14 Grammy-winning Musical Groups and dozens of Hollywood Celebrities. In fact our hotel's grand ambiance inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald to use the Seelbach as the backdrop for Tom and Daisy Buchanan's wedding in *The Great Gatsby.*
Today the Four-Diamond hotel has completed a 12 million renovation to maintain the elegance of a world class hotel while equipping it with the modern necessities for the new generation. The updates in the guestrooms include new furniture lighting carpet wall treatments and 37-inch high-definition televisions. The fitness center has nearly doubled in size and all of the work stations have been replaced with state-of-the-art equipment by Precor. In the Lobby the original skylight which has been covered for the last 50 years has been restored and *Vegas Style* lighting added to replicate the designed appearance when the hotel opened in 1905.
The hotel is also home to The Oakroom Kentucky's first and only AAA Five-Diamond restaurant. Hand-carved lion's head columns ornate wood accents and brass chandeliers that are reminiscent of its original gentlemen's-billiards-hall decor originating around 1907.
From lavish weddings and large corporate receptions to intimate board meetings The Seelbach Hilton's 32 000 square feet of meeting space offers elegant one-of-a-kind venues for any event. Highlights include...The Rathskeller -- the only surviving Rookwood-Pottery room in the world and the Grand Ballroom - the site of Tom and Daisy Buchanan's wedding in *The Great Gatsby.*
Make The Seelbach Hilton Louisville KY hotel your gateway to Louisville Kentucky's unique attractions including the Kentucky Derby 4th Street Live Entertainment Complex Louisville Slugge
Local dining options close to The Seelbach Hilton Louisville include Raw Sushi Lounge, Brian's Deli, Mi Casita On 4th, and The Oakroom.
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202-2518 USA
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The Seelbach Hilton Louisville reviews
Rated 7 out of 10 with 19 reviews
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Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 04 Oct 2011 rated 6 out of 10.
I was first checked into a room that was extremely small. It only had one bed for four people. They brought a roll away, but the room was so small that you had to crawl over the bed to get to the bathroom with the roll away in there. After firmly complaining, I was given an acceptable room with 2 double beds. As far as the other aspects of the hotel, it was very interesting and educational. It was certainly a unique place to stay.
Positives: This hotel is a historic landmark that offered a unique experience for my family.
Negatives: I was first put into a room that was unacceptably small and had to complain in order to get another.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 11 Sep 2011 rated 10 out of 10.
Overall excellent experience. Excellent service, clean room, and perfect location.
Positives: Staff were very helpful.
Negatives: Small room.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 25 Aug 2011 rated 10 out of 10.
Great atmosphere, great architecture, great service and overall great location. The staff was wonderful and the accommodations met our expectations. We tried to upgrade from a two double bed room to one with a Queen, but were told we could not<BR/> (they were very nice about explaining the reason for not upgrading). The room was comfortable and quiet. Very nice experience overall.
Positives: We loved the nostalgic feel of the hotel. It was like stepping back in time.
Negatives: Not so nice seeing neon and hearing loud music outside the hotel as it is located near 4th Street Live.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 27 Mar 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
If the bathroom was larger and internet was free, I'd have given them a 5 star rating. The Seelbach fits the definition of a grand old hotel well and only needs a few minor tweaks to meet the criterion completely.
Positives: Great traditional Southern Ambiance and luxury atmosphere.
Negatives: Bathroom much too small, 9.95 charge for internet.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 08 Mar 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
Very nice with a warm and classy feel.
Positives: History and closeness to entertainment.
Negatives: Bathroom.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 04 Jan 2008 rated 8 out of 10.
Very old fashion and traditional; however instead of looking vintage the amenities in the room appeared a little old and dull. The "queen" bed was actually a double but the location is great and the staff was friendly enough.
Positives: It has a great location and the staff was helpful and enthusiastic.
Negatives: The bed was too small; the amenities in the room are not what I expected from a 4 star hotel.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 17 Dec 2006 rated 10 out of 10.
The hotel is great; it is your service that is in question. I paid you for 3 nights and you received your money but denied the hotel their payment and now they have charged me an additional fee for the unpaid balance you were supposed to pay.
Positives: It had a beautiful atmosphere and was a pleasure to stay at.
Negatives: They over charge on the parking garage, they charge $5 more than just paying the garage directly.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 25 Jul 2005 rated 7 out of 10.
Overall it was a wonderful stay. Both the closet and bathroom were a little small, and the internet access was a ridiculous $9.95 per day, but the overall experience was very good. The staff of the hotel were VERY attentive.
Positives: Historic feel
Negatives: Internet Access was $9.95 per day
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 25 Jul 2005 rated 3 out of 10.
An incredibly neat and historical hotel with classy lobby and restaurant areas.We requested a refrigerator and was told by the front desk it would be sent up. It never arrived during our 4 days there.We had a family of 4. The first day one of the housekeeping staff offered extra towels. We accepted. Even though the housekeeping staff always collected 6 towels each day they would only leave 2. I would have assumed that they knew our reservations was for four persons. Why only leave 2 towels. The bathrooms were very small and the bathroom location was quite inconvenient for a family.
Positives: Historical, Classical
Negatives: Small bathrooms
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 01 Jul 2005 rated 7 out of 10.
Overall is was a fine location but where there is one "c" there are others....
Positives: enjoyed the historical aspect
Negatives: saw a cockroach in my room -
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 21 Jun 2005 rated 9 out of 10.
Beautiful hotel and 1/2 block from 4th Street Live (Louiville's new downtown entertainment spot). I will stay there again when I'm in town.
Positives: Close to main attractions downtown.
Negatives: Promised an early check-in that didn't happen.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 18 Jun 2005 rated 4 out of 10.
While steeped in history the Seelbach is not a four-star hotel due to its very confining rooms and clumsy arrangement. The staff, however, makes staying there bearable as they are very attentive and good-natured.
Positives: The staff is excellent.
Negatives: The rooms are waaaay to smallI mean teeny tiny and not 4-star.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 09 Jun 2005 rated 8 out of 10.
Amazing staff - very friendly and most helpful. If you stay duing summer between wed and sat ask for room away from 4th street. 4th street is turned into burbon street during this time and can be loud till late in the morning.
Positives: Excellent staff. Very friendly and helpful.
Negatives: A/C poor in room.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 01 Jun 2005 rated 8 out of 10.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Seelbach, but it's probably not the best place for a family. The rooms are tiny, and the TV is blocked by the posters of the four poster beds. That said, it was very clean, and well-located, and was a good deal for the price.
Positives: The staff was wonderfully helpful and friendly.
Negatives: The rooms were very small and not entirely user-friendly.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 27 May 2005 rated 9 out of 10.
It was a really neat hotel. The area didn't feel extremely safe at night, but the parking garage behind the hotel led directly to an entrance.
Positives: It had a great historical feel
Negatives: the sink in the bathroom backed up and filled with water we could not empty
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 25 May 2005 rated 10 out of 10.
Excellent hotel, historic and clean. Great restaurants and food.
Positives: Great food, friendly staff
Negatives: Shower door leaked
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 20 Apr 2005 rated 1 out of 10.
This hotel should definitely not be a four-star hotel. It should be listed separately as a historic hotel. To list it as four star is very misleading, since it was cramped and uncomfortable, with no luxuries like a pool.
Positives: Convenient to Fourth Street Live""
Negatives: Tiny rooms, claustrophobic, no pool or hot tub, tiny old elevators
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 31 Mar 2005 rated 10 out of 10.
Lovely, 100 year old classic. Rooms are small.Louisville is a quaint place. Makes for a fun weekend.Would only stay at the Seelbach or The Brown. Both Excellent. However, I paid way more than I should have.
Positives: historic old school tasteful
Negatives: The bar food was bad. The concierge hospitality was cheesy.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 26 Mar 2005 rated 1 out of 10.
When we arrived the hotel was pretty inside the lobby but the service wasn't what I expected..the room didn't even have a bathtub...I would NEVER want to stay here again...
Positives: The price I would have been more dissapointed if I had paid more!
Negatives: It didn't have a bathtub and I was dissapointed ...expected a nicer place for what they charge
Amenities
24-hour security. ATM/Cash machine. Air conditioning. Business center. Child programs. Coffee shop. Complimentary coffee in lobby. Complimentary in-room coffee or tea. Concierge desk. Conference facilities. Executive floor. Exercise gym. Exhibition/convention floor. Express check-in. Express check-out. Fire safety compliant. Free airport shuttle. Full american breakfast. Gift/News stand. Golf. Hair dryer. Heated guest rooms. Interior corridors. Ironing board. Late check-out available. Laundry/Valet service. Lobby coffee service. Meeting rooms. Non-smoking rooms (generic). On-Site parking. Parking. Parking lot. Pets allowed. Photocopy center. Public address system. Public area air conditioned. Safe deposit box. Secured parking. Security. Telephone jack adaptor available. Turndown service. Valet cleaning. Valet parking.
Location details / directions
Louisville Intl Standiford Field Airport (SDF) 7.00 Mile NW. Bowman Field (LOU) 10.00 Mile W.
Starting at Louisville Intl Standiford Field Airport 65 NORTH TO EXIT 136 C MUHAMMAD ALI. 5 BLOCKS TO FOURTH STREET TURN LEFT. HOTEL IS ON THE CORNER OF MUHAMMAD ALI AND FOURTH STREET.
Starting at Bowman Field Go SOUTHEAST on GAST BLVD to DUTCHMANS LN. Turn LEFT on DUTCHMANS LN. Turn LEFT on CANNONS LN. LEFT on I-64 W Go 5.7 miles to EXIT 5B 3RD STREET toward RIVER ROAD/ DOWNTOWN. Go 6 blks turn RIGHT on Muhammad Ali 1 blk turn Left on 4th st.
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