At Hotel Hilo, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky International Convention Center are within a short drive.
Mid City Mall Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cave Hill Cemetery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Cherokee Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Muhammad Ali Gravesite - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Headliners Music Hall - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 5 min walk
O'Shea's Irish Pub - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Chill BAR Highlands - 1 min walk
Big Bar - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Hilo
At Hotel Hilo, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky International Convention Center are within a short drive.
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
On-site carport
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
Co-working spaces
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Romance packages
Facilities
Wine tasting room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Streaming services
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Champagne service
More
Housekeeping on request
Mobile key entry
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number No register needed for Hotels in the city of Louisville
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel Hilo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Hilo?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Hilo?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Hilo?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino (27-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Hilo and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around Hotel Hilo like?
Hotel Hilo is a short 13-minute walk from Cherokee Park and 13 minutes' walk from Cave Hill Cemetery.
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Reviews
Hotel Hilo Reviews
8.4
Very good
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9.0
Cleanliness
7.8
Amenities
8.0
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2026
A little tough to find but great room
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8/10 Very good
23 July 2026
Great location and cute rooms. Everything is pretty close together, so doors closing and neighboring voices were a bit loud, one night out of two.
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10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2026
Very modern and clean accommodations. I stayed Sunday night, which meant the dance club which is in the hotel was not open. I heard they go on loud and late at night.
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10/10 Exceptional
17 April 2026
Hidden gem in a great neighborhood of Louisville. Such good chill vibes, clean, we loved our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2026
The place is amazing. I had a fun night there. I didn't see any staff which was fine. Parking was good. I would stay again.
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8/10 Very good
16 February 2026
The room was cute & in a good location for what we were doing in town
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10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2026
Great choice! I would highly recommend this hotel option for anybody that wants to experience Louisville, from more of a local perspective. This is not your typical touristy spot. This is a great location for assimilating. With the community in the heart of old Louisville and a great district that seems to be thriving in cleanliness and walkable opportunities for people to get from one establishment to another great atmosphere. Love is abounding here
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10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2026
Can’t really say enough how much we enjoyed our stay! The room was clean and seemed to be newly renovated; the color scheme and the atmosphere as a whole really set it off.
Like someone had mentioned before, we didn’t get a mini fridge as advertised but,
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6/10 Good
28 March 2026
Room was clean. Shower pressure was great. Bed comfortable. Close to many spots in the area. Walkable. The only downfall for us was... It’s adjacent to a night club which played music so loudly until about 4am. If we were 20 years younger probably would have been great. But at 50 and driving 6 hours to get there all we wanted was a nice night of sleep.
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10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2026
This is by far one of the best hotel experiences I have ever had in my life. I have been traveling around the United States for 30 plus years. And have never had a hotel with a code to get into the room. Instead of a front staff and I feel like this concept is revolutionary. And should be adapted widely amongst hotels in the future. It is a great concept. And i'm thankful for hotel hilo. There are plenty of walking points within very, very close range and a friendly neighborhood.Environment around. This seems to be a hidden gem.Check it out for yourself!
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8/10 Very good
20 April 2026
The room and property was super cute and clean!! The locks for the doors were not the easiest to work and there was no staff to ask about them. It said there was parking available behind but if you leave once the club in front opens you lose that parking and have to park several blocks away. The club stays open and bumping until about 3-4am and the rooms are essentially part of the club as the yard of the rooms is the club. This makes it very hard to sleep since the rooms are made out of storage containers with not much sound barrier. Perfect place for young club goers to stay but not for those who like to sleep at night. Also, we had people at our front door fighting at about 2am. But like I said to begin with…maybe one of the cutest places I’ve ever stayed.
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10/10 Exceptional
8 August 2026
Such a cool place in a lovely part of Louisville with some good restaurants. Whenever I go back to Louisville I will stay here.
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6/10 Good
30 July 2026
This hotel was unique in that it didn't have a front desk, and a code was sent to me to access our room's keypad entry. The room was clean with a cool, unique decor, and the bed was comfortable. I knew by researching the hotel's surrounding area that there were nightclubs nearby. I just didn't realize that one of the nightclubs, the Atomic, was literally out the sliding door of our room. There was a metal barrier between the outside sitting area and the patio area of the Atomic Club. The club had a group of guys playing basketball well into the night. This vibe might be perfect for a younger person staying at the hotel, but it was not a great vibe for my husband and me. I'm so glad that we brought a fan to help drown out the noise.
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10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2026
Great location and easy access to room. Nice vibe to the room and lots of attractions/activities well within walking distance. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2026
What a wonderfully unique place to stay. Had a very nice stay and really enjoyed the simplicity and retro vibes
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10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2026
Great hotel for the price. Only thing missing was an iron and and ironing board but other than that it was great… just wear your earplugs since the bars are nearby
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10/10 Exceptional
2 June 2026
Great location, perfect parking option
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6/10 Good
12 September 2026
Room smelt like straight weed, hair in the floor and in the shower drain. loved the aesthetic of the place though. parking was convenient
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10/10 Exceptional
5 September 2026
I keep booking thinking I’ll get a top floor I keep getting the bottom two rooms lol but it’s still a nice place!
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10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2026
It was very well put together.
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10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2026
Definitely not a place for the kids, but will definitely return for a girls weekend!!
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10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2026
Bright, colorful, clean. .
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10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2026
Great! Little noisy on a Saturday, night- but not terrible
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8/10 Very good
28 July 2026
A 2nd visit, and knowing exactly which room was mine this time, after crossed messages the first time, made things much smoother on my 2nd visit inside of a week. Still my lock caused me a brief scare on first code entry, Then it worked on attempt #2. Also this is a very affordable spot in a great area.