In the early 1800s, the original Galt House was a residence owned by Dr. W.C. Galt on Louisville’s waterfront. In 1835, a 60-room hotel was opened as the Galt House Hotel across the street from the residence at the northeast corner of First and Main.
Over half of a century later, in 1972, Galt House Hotel was reestablished by developer Al J. Schneider as part of Louisville’s Riverfront Urban Renewal Project. Carpenter by trade, he built the 25 stories high West Tower on the banks of the Ohio River. Galt House Hotel continued to expand with the creation of the East Tower in 1984. Galt House Hotel remains Louisville’s only waterfront hotel™.
Whether you need to find your new favorite restaurant, relax with a spa day, work out in a fitness center, send a package, print your presentation, or buy souvenirs from your Louisville trip, the Galt House has you covered. Literally. At the Galt House Hotel, you can do all this and more without ever stepping outside.
Looking for fun, hip, cool things to do in Louisville, KY? When you stay at the Galt House® Hotel, you’re right in the heart of downtown and just minutes from several happening Louisville attractions, including the KFC Yum! Center, Fourth Street Live!, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Actors Theatre, the Muhammad Ali Center, and Whiskey and Museum Rows — some of which are connected to the Galt House Hotel by pedway. You can also make a splash by visiting local distilleries — just a shot away from the Galt House Hotel!
Either a valid credit or debit, card will be used at check-in. Please note that a hold will be placed on the card for the full amount of the stay, plus $50 a day for incidentals for the entire stay.
By booking a stay at the Galt House Hotel, you authorize us to place this hold against your credit or debit card to guarantee any and all charges. In the event that you do not settle your account subsequent to your departure, you hereby authorize us to charge your credit or debit card.
Lost an item? Please see the front desk for any lost and found items.
THE KENTUCKY DERBY™ HAS BEEN CONDUCTED ANNUALLY, WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, SINCE 1875 AND IS RIVALED BY FEW EVENTS IN THE WORLD FOR SPECTACLE, BEAUTY AND EXCITEMENT. DERBY DAY IS A CELEBRATION OF FASHION, FOOD AND SHEER ENJOYMENT THAT PEAKS WITH A DRAMATIC THOROUGHBRED RACE THAT IS CELEBRATED AROUND THE WORLD.
THE LONGINES KENTUCKY OAKS IS AMERICA’S PREMIER AND MOST LUCRATIVE RACE FOR 3-YEAR OLD FILLIES (FEMALE HORSES). THIS EVENT IS HELD EACH YEAR THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE KENTUCKY DERBY. LIKE THE KENTUCKY DERBY, THE LONGINES KENTUCKY OAKS IS ONE OF THE LONGEST CONTINUALLY-HELD SPORTING EVENTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY.
