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The Grady Hotel

4.5(329)
Hotel

About

The Grady Hotel blends 19th-century charm with modern sophistication in Louisville's downtown Market District. Its historic building, once a bourbon apothecary, now offers spacious, stylish rooms with high ceilings and thoughtful details that balance heritage with comfort.

Wild Swann, the hotel's in-house restaurant and bar, channels a speakeasy vibe with craft cocktails and Southern-inspired small plates, perfect for business dinners or casual client meetings. The central location puts you steps from museums, distilleries, and the waterfront, making it a convenient base for work and exploration.

Best for

  • Boutique hotel stays for multi-night business trips
  • Client dinners with Southern-inspired cuisine
  • Small group meetings in a historic downtown setting

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture
19th-century building with Kentucky Bourbon Trail heritage
Housed in a building constructed in 1883, originally commissioned as a medicinal bourbon apothecary, the hotel embodies Louisville's rich bourbon history and Southern charm in its design and ambiance.
Restaurant & Bar
Wild Swann: modern speakeasy with Southern cuisine
On-site restaurant and bar inspired by the building’s history as a derby hat manufacturer, offering craft cocktails and fresh takes on Southern small plates in a cozy, moody atmosphere.
Location
Central downtown Market District setting
Located in the heart of Louisville’s downtown Market District, within walking distance to museums, restaurants, the waterfront, and key business and cultural attractions.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 329 reviews