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21c Museum Hotel Louisville

700 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, USA, 40202-2634
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About us

Voted a Top Hotel in the South in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2023, 21c Museum Hotel is more than just a place to spend the night – it's a 91-room hotel, contemporary art museum, award-winning restaurant and cultural civic center nestled in the heart of Museum Row in historic downtown Louisville. With over 9000 square feet of art-filled meeting and event space, 21c guests enjoy authentic Southern hospitality and accessible luxury while exploring the work of contemporary artists in America's only museum dedicated solely to art of the 21st Century. Whether you are touring Bourbon Country, gathering with colleagues, or hosting a lavish Southern wedding, 21c is a modern epicenter for culture, activity, and artistic expression. Applauded by Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the most ambitious unions of art and hospitality ever undertaken," and hailed by The New York Times as "an innovative concept with strong execution and prompt and enthusiastic service," come meet the infamous Red Penguins and discover how 21c Museum Hotel is redefining the art of hospitality.

Venue Details

ChainAccor
Brand21C Museum Hotel
Built2006
Renovated2022
Total meeting space9,938 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms91
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Top Hotels in the South - Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Sustainability level: 3 Green Keys

Certification body: Green Key Global

Issued: 11/18/2024 Expires: 11/18/2027

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 01 - May 31Sep 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Low season

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
9,938 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,652 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
2,300 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Rooftop Apartment
Gallery 4
Gallery 2
Private Dining Room
Black Light Room

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
91
Single (1 bed)
64
Double (2 beds)
27
Suites
7
Tax rate
17.66%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 7 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $32.00/day )
Bus parking

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Recreation
30 mins
Bourbon lovers can stop at a few of the distilleries or all 46—there is no wrong way to experience it. Every journey is personalized and requires planning, as some of the distilleries are as far as 70 miles apart. There’s something for everyone—tours, tastings, activities, big-city nightlife, and quaint country towns.
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Louisville, KY, US 40202
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Muhammad Ali Center
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704 Central Avenue
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Additional Information

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

72 hours

Additional details

Once home to a series of 19th-century tobacco and bourbon warehouses, the guest rooms and suites at 21c provide a welcomed sanctuary from the art and activity that fills the Museum. Designed by renowned architect Deborah Berke, rooms are spacious with high ceilings, large windows, and many feature original exposed brick walls. Furnishings include plush bedding, custom furniture, 50” HDTV flat screen televisions, Malin + Goetz bath amenities, original art, fully stocked in-room bars and a few additional surprises. With over 9000 square feet of art-filled event space, 21c Museum Hotel is the ideal setting for board retreats, executive meetings, cocktail gatherings, reception dinners, charitable events, or any other special occasion. All catering is provided by on-site restaurant Proof on Main. Lauded as one of Esquire magazine’s “Best New Restaurants,” Proof on Main is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. With a commitment to local farming, we deliver plates infused with local flavor. The bar is a local hot spot and features over 150 Kentucky Bourbons. The culinary team, led by Chef Cody Stone, can prepare a custom tailored menu to fit your needs.

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21c Museum Hotel Louisville Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the 21c Museum Hotel Louisville regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated 21c Museum Hotel Louisville's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://all.accor.com/fr/sustainable-development/index.shtml
Does 21c Museum Hotel Louisville have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Action : Sort your hazardous waste & at least 2 types of waste from the following: paper, glass, cardboard or plastic

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is 21c Museum Hotel Louisville and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to 21c Museum Hotel Louisville's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at 21c Museum Hotel Louisville developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Diversey was also associated to build the sanitary guidelines. They were consulted on specific topics. Same with Ecolabel
Does 21c Museum Hotel Louisville clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, focus on high touch points, room extra desinfection : door knobs, handles, switches, chair, desk, phone, remote control Rearrange furniture?to ensure a minimum distance of 1 meter between each participant (distance may vary upon local regulations)
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