Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs - Louisville, KYMay 3rd, 2025
Kentucky Derby Only Package
Accommodations
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Louisville NE
Call GEM Hospitality today for updated pricing and availability!
Tour Add-on Options:
- Fillies & Lilies Party – Friday 5/2/25
- Barnstable Brown Party – Friday 5/2/25
- Winner’s Party – Saturday 5/3/25
Details
- Check in: Friday – 5/2/25
- Check out: Sunday – 5/4/25
Starting Gate Courtyard Tickets to the Kentucky Derby
- (Grandstand Padded Stadium-Style Seating & Views of Starting Line/Final Turn)
Transportation to and from Churchill Downs
Breakfast Daily provided by hotel
Kentucky Derby Gift Bag
GEM Hospitality staff on-site
All taxes and gratuities
Ticket Upgrades
Customizable Packages Also Available!
Looking to customize this travel package? Contact us today and we'll help you plan the trip exactly the way you want it.
Derby Plus Package
Accommodations
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Louisville NE
Hampton Inn (Downtown)
Hilton Garden Inn (Downtown)
Tour Add-on Options:
- Fillies & Lilies Party – Friday 5/2/25
- Barnstable Brown Party – Friday 5/2/25
- Winner’s Party – Saturday 5/3/25
Oaks & Derby Package
- Check in: Thursday – 5/1/25
- Check out: Sunday – 5/4/25
Transportation to and from Churchill Downs
Starting Gate Courtyard Ticket to the Kentucky Oaks
Starting Gate Courtyard Ticket to the Kentucky Derby
- (Grandstand Padded Stadium-Style Seating & Views of Starting Line/Final Turn)
Breakfast Daily provided by hotel
Kentucky Derby Gift Bag
GEM Hospitality staff on-site
All taxes and gratuities
Ticket Upgrades
Thoroughbred Farm Tour & Derby Package
- Check in: Thursday – 5/1/25
- Check out: Sunday – 5/4/25
Thoroughbred Farm Tour – Friday (5/2)
Spend a full day exploring Kentucky’s legendary Horse Country with past and future Derby stars at two thoroughbred stallion farms
Lunch is included
Transportation to and from Churchill Downs
Starting Gate Courtyard Ticket to the Kentucky Derby
- (Grandstand Padded Stadium-Style Seating & Views of Starting Line/Final Turn)
Breakfast Daily provided by hotel
Kentucky Derby Gift Bag
GEM Hospitality staff on-site
All taxes and gratuities
Bourbon Distillery Tour & Derby Package
- Check in: Thursday – 5/1/25
- Check out: Sunday – 5/4/25
Bourbon Distillery Tour – Friday (5/2)
Enjoy a guided distillery tour followed by a bourbon tasting
Lunch is included
Transportation to and from Churchill Downs
Starting Gate Courtyard Ticket to the Kentucky Derby
- (Grandstand Padded Stadium-Style Seating & Views of Starting Line/Final Turn)
Breakfast Daily provided by hotel
Kentucky Derby Gift Bag
GEM Hospitality staff on-site
All taxes and gratuities
Ticket Upgrades
Thoroughbred Farm/Bourbon Distillery Tour & Derby Package
- Check in: Thursday – 5/1/25
- Check out: Sunday – 5/4/25
Thoroughbred Farm Tour – Friday (5/2) and Bourbon Distillery Tour – Friday (5/2)
Explore a award winning horse farm and enjoy a guided distillery tour in one day!
Transportation to and from Churchill Downs
Starting Gate Courtyard Ticket to the Kentucky Derby
- (Grandstand Padded Stadium-Style Seating & Views of Starting Line/Final Turn)
Breakfast Daily provided by hotel
Kentucky Derby Gift Bag
GEM Hospitality staff on-site
All taxes and gratuities
Ticket Upgrades
Customizable Packages Also Available!
Looking to customize this travel package? Contact us today and we'll help you plan the trip exactly the way you want it.
Customizable Packages Also Available!
Looking to customize this travel package? Contact us today and we'll help you plan the trip exactly the way you want it.
Hotel Information
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Louisville NE
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Louisville Northeast is located 20 minutes from Downtown Louisville and Louisville International Airport (SDF). Stay near shopping and dining. The Paddocks Shops, Springhurst Shopping Center, and E. P. Tom Sawyer State Park are all just a short walk away. Fuel up for the day with a healthy mix of delicious, fresh breakfast options. We also invite you to stay active in our indoor pool or 24/7 fitness center. Stay productive with our business center and complimentary WiFi.
Hampton Inn
Welcome to the Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown hotel in Louisville, KY. Discover a rich history and an exciting source of activity and entertainment when you visit Downtown Louisville. From the Louisville Slugger factory, an American tradition since 1884, to the Belle of Louisville, you can see it all when you stay at our Louisville, KY hotel. Be sure to check out our thriving entertainment district, Fourth Street Live, and the newest museum in town, the Muhammad Ali Center.
Hilton Garden Inn
The Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown is unlike any hotel in Louisville, boasting the only indoor-outdoor rooftop restaurant and bar in the city. Perched on the eighth floor, 8UP features stunning views, seasonal drinks and a bourbon-infused menu, making it an official stop along the city’s Urban Bourbon Trail.
The Galt House
Overlooking the waterfront from the heart of downtown, The Galt House is a legendary Louisville hotel. In fact, we’re the largest hotel in Kentucky with a rich history that dates back to the 1800s. Today, our world-class hotel features 1,300 contemporary guest rooms, including 650 suites with comfortable furnishings, HD televisions, and in-room coffee makers. Located in either the SUITE Tower or the RIVUE Tower, guests can choose from several types of accommodations ranging from our Deluxe Guest Rooms to Two-Bedroom Waterfront Suites, ensuring we have the ideal lodging for fun-filled Kentucky weekend getaways, family vacations and groups traveling to Louisville for a conference or special event.
The Galt House, the heart of Louisville, is the ideal place to stay while visiting all that the city has to offer. You are just minutes away from fun and excitement. Fourth St. Live! entertainment district is a short walk as are many local area attractions.
Seelbach Hilton Hotel
A stay at The Seelbach Hilton Hotel will never be described as ordinary. Appearing on the National Register of Historical Places, this 4-diamond luxury hotel is considered the premiere hotel in the state of Kentucky. Built in 1905, it is considered a landmark to “the golden era” with its grand ambiance inspiring author F. Scott Fitzgerald to use The Seelbach as a backdrop for Tom and Daisy Buchanan’s wedding in The Great Gatsby.
21c Museum Hotel
Nestled in historic downtown Louisville, 21c Museum Hotel is a 91-room boutique Louisville hotel, contemporary art museum, award-winning restaurant and cultural civic center. Stay with us and the iconic Red Penguins, an iconic exhibition by the Cracking Art Group. As one of the most unique hotels in Louisville, KY, it offers one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests who are visiting the area for business and leisure alike. Discover the plush amenities featured in our chic boutique hotel and enjoy a stay in one of our 91 luxurious guest rooms.
Omni Louisville
Reflecting the past, present and future of our vibrant Kentucky town, Omni Louisville Hotel is the new cornerstone of downtown. In addition to 612 elegantly appointed guest rooms and 70,000 square feet of flexible event space, our hotel boasts several unique dining experiences. The Water Company pool and bar is perfect for sharing cocktails with the downtown skyline as the backdrop, and Pin + Proof offers classic food and drink selections complemented by four bowling alleys.
Ticket Upgrades
111-126
218-225
312-325
Derby Room
Millionaires Row (4th & 6th Floor)
Trophy Room
Finish Line Suites
Turf Club
Stakes Room
Call GEM Hospitality today for updated pricing and availability! 1-866-999-1GEM (1436)
Kentucky Oaks & Derby Hospitality Options
Don’t forget to ask about adding hospitality options for your Kentucky Oaks and Derby event!
Aristides Lounge – Located on the second floor of the Clubhouse. It includes gourmet food buffets, open bar, live music and self-service wagering stations.
Affirmed Lounge – Located in the Derby Museum. It includes gourmet food buffets, open bar, and self-service wagering stations.
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