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A bar area with multiple seating options and a large display of liquor bottles.

A modern dining area with a large wooden table and six chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a dining area in the background.

1. Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

2.5 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Gary

RM412

RM485 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and round tables.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites by Hilton" sign, a covered outdoor seating area, and a flagpole with the American flag.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a pool.

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 2 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Victoria

RM418

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, a large flat-screen TV, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.7 km from Highland Festival Grounds

SHEILA

RM363

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious living area with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden reception desk.

A spacious office with a grey sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a dark rug.

A modern kitchen with wooden counters, a coffee machine, and a display of baked goods.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a sofa, a kitchen area with a sink and a dishwasher, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

4. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 1.6 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Marla

RM444

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a central coffee table.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, named 'Springhill Suites Marriott'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible in the background.

A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a clock on the wall.

5. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Gale

RM395

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern indoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a mix of red and beige seating.

A pool table in a room with a mural of a cityscape and the word "Louisville" on the wall.

A modern interior with seating areas, tables, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'tru' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

6. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Lee Ann

RM351

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

7. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.6 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Clara

RM529

RM622 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a circular decorative piece, and a sign indicating 'Marriott Bonvoy'.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large painting, and a dining area.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with small shrubs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 0.9 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Angela

RM378

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a visible American flag.

A modern restaurant with a counter, seating area, and various kitchen appliances.

An outdoor seating area with colorful striped sofas and chairs, a fire pit, and a modern building in the background.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Fairgrounds, 1.5 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Krislin

RM398

RM468 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a brick fire pit, and a barbecue grill.

A hotel with guest parking, a well-lit entrance, and a brick facade.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining space with bar stools, and a kitchen counter.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining area, and a TV.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.9 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Patricia Anne

RM395

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rooftop patio with a fire feature, seating, and a view of the sunset.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple liquor bottles, and two upholstered bar stools.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

11. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Becky

RM448

RM527 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel corridor with a snack bar, refrigerated display, and a long hallway with a patterned carpet.

A white van parked in front of a building with a blue and white facade, a large glass window, and a sign that reads "Residence Inn Springhill Suites by Marriott."

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a bed.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, wall-mounted TV, and a rack of dumbbells.

12. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Amanda

RM391

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A restaurant with red chairs and tables, a kitchen area, and a TV on the wall.

A Best Western hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and multiple vehicles parked.

13. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

0.8 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Paul

RM359

RM422 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a sign reading "Best Brews".

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, dining tables, and bar seating.

14. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.6 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Tyra

RM391

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A gym with stationary bikes, a treadmill, and weight machines.

A modern cafe with white tables and chairs, a counter with coffee machines, and artwork on the walls.

A reception area with a curved desk, a cityscape painting, a blue sofa, and a glass partition.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 1.5 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Sarah

RM298

RM345 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window.

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.

A gym with stationary bikes, treadmills, and a weight bench.

16. Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Fairgrounds, 1.6 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Lauren

RM379

RM446 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinetry, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a small round table, a lamp, a bed, a bathroom, and a window with curtains.

A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by a brick base and a metal fence.

17. Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport by IHG

3.1 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Steven

RM334

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and dark blue bedspreads. There is a small table and a chair in the room.

A reception area with a counter, a display of postcards, and a door leading to another room.

A modern building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower.

18. Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

Highland Park, 1.2 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Catriona

RM240

RM283 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A gym with multiple treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large painting above it, and shelves with various items on either side.

A modern meeting room with long tables, benches, and chairs.

19. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Michael

RM297

RM350 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A restaurant with a brick fireplace, wooden cabinets, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a framed picture of horses, a fire alarm, and a security camera.

A lobby with two orange armchairs, a marble bench, and a framed welcome sign.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 1.6 km from Highland Festival Grounds

Dawn

RM256

RM302 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Highland Festival Grounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)	9.4 Exceptional 2,527 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport	9.4 Exceptional 598 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.2 Wonderful 471 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 583 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Highland Festival Grounds Hotel Reviews

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. It was very conveniently located for the music festival I was attending. The staff were very polite and helpful."

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

10/10 Excellent

"Great bad and pillows and linen. Coffee maker didn't work"

Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were all friendly and helpful. As a solo, female traveler I had an interaction with a male guest that made me very uncomfortable. I told staff what was happening and they immediately leapt into action. Breakfast was tasty and the pool was very clean. I didn’t have to wait very long for the shuttle either time I used it and the airport was very close. Overall convenient, friendly, and worth the stay."

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful, very clean hotel. The girl working the diner was really sweet."

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great experience and very close to the expo center"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and up to date hotel with good breakfast"

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly helpful staff. Clean spacious room."

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The workout room was a little small and outdated Its very close to the festival"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

10/10 Excellent

"Was great. Great location"

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L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Highland Festival Grounds?

Highland Festival Grounds is located in Louisville. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 48 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Highland Festival Grounds?

Adjacent to Highland Festival Grounds, Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good options within a short distance include Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG and Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Highland Festival Grounds?

Expedia has 48 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Highland Festival Grounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Highland Festival Grounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Highland Festival Grounds.

What can I see and do near Highland Festival Grounds?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Kentucky Derby Museum, 21c Museum Hotel or Louisville Science Center. Sights like Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville and Historic Frankfort Avenue are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Louisville Palace, Headliners Music Hall and Broadway Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Highland Festival Grounds hotels

1. Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

3. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

4. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

5. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

6. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

7. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

11. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

12. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

13. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

14. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

16. Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

17. Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport by IHG

18. Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

19. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

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Top Highland Festival Grounds Hotel Reviews

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Other attractions near Highland Festival Grounds

Kentucky Exposition Center

Freedom Hall

Kentucky Kingdom

L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

Du Pont Manual Stadium

Trager Stadium

Louisville Tennis Center

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