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Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

3.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a delicious breakfast before unwinding at the indoor pool, where comfort meets convenience at this airport hotel

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Southern hospitality shines at Best Western Premier Airport/Expo Center Hotel. Enjoy a full breakfast, on-site restaurant, indoor pool with sun loungers, 24-hour gym, and free WiFi. Relax with drinks from the bar.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is ₹7,802
₹9,180 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Shively, a neighbourhood in Louisville, Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville is near the airport and near a train station. Louisville Slugger Museum and KFC Yum Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Kentucky Kingdom and Louisville Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Churchill Downs or L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Louisville travel guide
Map
4110 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, 40216

What's nearby

  • Ky Derby festival balloon glow.
    Kentucky Exposition Center
    8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Churchill Downs featuring horse riding and land animals as well as a small group of people
    Churchill Downs
    9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Panorama Ohio River waterway riverboats and bridges leading to heart of downtown Louisville KY
    KFC Yum Center
    15 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
    4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom
    7 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • White Castle
    17 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    17 min walk
  • BC Roosters
    15 min walk
  • BP
    19 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive

About this property

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville

Hotel near Churchill Downs
Free continental breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a corner/local shop are just a few of the amenities provided at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a ballroom and coffee/tea in reception
  • A lift, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (6,400 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1971
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 36 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville on 9 Mar 2026 start from ₹7,802, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request.

Where is Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville located?

Located in Shively, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ohio River Valley and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Churchill Downs. Expo Five and Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Cottonwood Airport & Expo Hotel Louisville Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 987 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff were very friendly and helpful, but i do wish the restaurant and bar were open in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast & friendly staff 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasheia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing and the staff were very friendly I loved how they talked about God it was a very awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and accommodating. Polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and the staff was wonderful! They were friendly and very helpful as to suggesting where to have great local eats!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean friendly staff excellent accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast. Friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely well maintained and spotless from the room to pool and exercise areas. One of the best breakfast bars ever! Close to many dining opportunities. Will make it our first choice for future trips to Louisville.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room. Friendly Staff. Good breakfast. It was just what we needed for this trip. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the highway,Quiet,Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and nice looking. Staff was great. Breakfast was decent. The downside is the quality of bedding and location. Sheets and pillows are very scratchy and the coverlet texture is awful. The location isn’t great. We felt safe but lots of sirens could be heard late into the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very very clean and well kept. The breakfast was the biggest selection I ever seen at a complimentary breakfast. Delicious and healthy options. There for a family trip and felt safe. I would stay here again! Perfect for families on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front staff was absolutely incredible and super nice. The bed was very comfortable and it was easy to find!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. No issues. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated look. Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most everything was great. Breakfast was a nice selection, food was good, and hot! Times were convenient. Plenty of space for all guests. Staff was all friendly and kind. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Feza

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

mantas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Well Tv was not working, thanks to great staff person we were moved to different room floor above
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was fast and person at the desk was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deaunna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was just perfect for Us for a one night stay, but I would of paid to stay here again. Nice rooms and the views are amazing. Plus they are Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have only had the pleasure of staying a couple of times now but both of the times have been great. Everything is clean and looks nice and the staff are great. Will be coming again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice breakfast area , a lot of seating. Breakfast was good, a lot of choices.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel staff was very personable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025