Given its 617 rooms, huge amount of meeting space, and direct sky bridge to the city’s convention center, it’s no surprise that this Marriott is buzzing with activity. The expansive lobby is classy and contemporary. A long wall of reception desks reflects how this hotel is geared for accommodating large groups. While primarily a business hotel, any travelers seeking comfortable digs in downtown Louisville will be content here.

The Marriott is located in the heart of Louisville’s downtown business district. It’s directly connected to the Kentucky International Conference Center via a skywalk (a three-minute walk) and there are plenty of restaurants within a few minutes' walk. The Fourth Street Live entertainment district, with numerous nightclubs, restaurants, and shops, is only a three-minute walk away. The KFC Yum Center sports arena is a seven-minute walk and the Muhammed Ali Center is a 12-minute walk. The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory is a 14-minute walk (five minutes by car), and the Louisville Slugger Field, where the Louisville Bats play, is 12 minutes away on foot. The Kentucky Exposition Center and Fairgrounds is about a 10- to 15-minute drive, as is Louisville International Airport and Churchill Downs. The University of Louisville campus is approximately a 10-minute drive.

Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable. Decor is consistent throughout the rooms and most suites. Amenities include mini-fridges, coffeemakers, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and free daily newspapers delivered on request. While free in all public spaces, Wi-Fi incurs a fee in rooms -- two different speeds/price packages are available. The bathrooms have white tile framing standard white shower/tub combos with curtains, tile floors, and generously sized, granite vanities with wood-framed wall mirrors. 

Standard Rooms come with one king bed or two doubles, as do the Business and Concierge Level Rooms. The 25 suites offer more space to add extras such as kitchenettes with wet bars, dining/boardroom tables for six, and sitting areas with sofas. Business Rooms and Suites receive nightly turndown service, and Concierge Level guests also get access to their floor's concierge lounge, where there's a free continental breakfast, afternoon snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. The concierge lounges are closed on weekends, however. The open-plan Business Suites have all of these features except for kitchenettes, while other suites like the Marriott and Presidential Suites have separate living/bed areas. The Presidential Suite also has one bathroom and one half-bath and hardwood floors.

There are three dining options, starting with an Italian-themed restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An on-site Starbucks offers breakfast items, and the sports bar serves lunch and dinner. Room service is available 24 hours. There's extensive meeting space for rent and a 24-hour business center with three computer stations and printers. Wi-Fi is free in public spaces. There is an indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center with cardio and weight-training machines plus free weights. A lobby gift shop sells various snacks, beverages, and sundries, and there are coin-operated laundry facilities on-site. Dry cleaning and concierge services are also available. On-site parking, including valet, is available but it’s rather expensive.