Hotel Distil
Industrial-luxe bourbon heritage hotel — dark, warm, sophisticated. Think polished concrete and copper accents with a serious spirits program running through every corner of the property.
Check in and immediately go to the front desk for your 'prescription card' — it's your invite to the 7:33 toast and doubles as a piece of the hotel's story
Why It Matters
First Autograph Collection hotel in Kentucky, built inside the actual J.T.S. Brown & Sons barreling warehouse on Whiskey Row. AAA Four Diamond for four consecutive years. Home to the only oak-fired steakhouse on Whiskey Row, a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winner (2021–2025), and one of America's Best Bourbon Bars (Bourbon Review, 2020–2025). Seven Urban Bourbon Trail distilleries are walkable from the front door.
Hotel Distil occupies the restored façade of the former J.T.S. Brown & Sons bourbon warehouse on Louisville's historic Whiskey Row. Walk through a 19th-century cast-iron storefront into glassy, contemporary interiors done in slate grey, copper, and black metal — with globe light fixtures and blown-glass art nodding to Louisville's glass-blowing past. Every night at 7:33 PM (a nod to 1933, the year Prohibition ended), guests gather in the lobby for a complimentary toast. The bourbon obsession never feels forced here; it just feels right.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Connoisseur Suite
The flagship suite category at Hotel Distil — 765 square feet of two-room living with a separate living area that echoes Whiskey Row's golden era and a private bedroom with plush bedding. The spa-inspired bath features floor-to-ceiling windows. There are 11 of these suites total. The real draw: in-room bourbon cart service, where a Bourbon Ambassador wheels in a curated selection of 10 premium whiskeys plus four signature Old Fashioned cocktails made with the hotel's Private Single Barrel Picks and house-made bitters.
KingCorner King Guest Room
Corner configuration offering wider window exposure and more natural light than standard rooms. Same premium amenity package as the King Guest Room but with angled views down Whiskey Row and surrounding Downtown Louisville.
KingKing Guest Room
Standard guest room with floor-to-ceiling windows framing city or Whiskey Row views. Comes with a Nespresso machine, 55-inch SMART TV, pillowtop mattress with premium bedding, plush robes, USB outlets on both bedside tables, and a dedicated work area.
KingPeerless Distilling Suite
A one-of-a-kind collaboration suite with Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co., curated with Peerless branding and historical distilling artifacts. Think: actual items from the distillery's 135+ year history displayed as design elements. Natural light pours in over views of Whiskey Row below. A package is available on Marriott.com that includes two signature cocktails at Repeal featuring Peerless double-oak single barrel spirit, plus two guided tour and tasting tickets at Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
KingQueen/Queen Guest Room
Two-queen configuration for guests traveling together or families. Same full amenity package as the King rooms — Nespresso, 55-inch SMART TV, premium bedding, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Two QueensThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A three-day, two-night package priced at $75,000 — includes a private limo to Ashbourne Farms for a master distiller-led tasting of 12 bottles of bourbon from different decades (1900–2010, some with only a few bottles left in existence), all of which guests keep. Also includes airport transfers, Bluegrass entertainment, a picnic lunch using locally-grown ingredients, a day on a clay course, and overnights in a Connoisseur Suite. Must be reserved at least two weeks in advance.
Every night at exactly 7:33 PM (military time 19:33, a nod to 1933 and Repeal Day), guests gather in the lobby for a complimentary toast commemorating the repeal of Prohibition. At check-in, guests receive a 'prescription card' — a replica of the Prohibition-era medical prescription required to consume alcohol. It's genuinely fun and a real crowd-pleaser.
Hotel Distil's Bourbon Ambassadors are Stave & Thief certified and available to guide guests through the hotel's extensive spirits collection, advise on distillery itineraries, and curate in-room or at-bar experiences. Select managers also receive ongoing education with local Master Distillers.
Available in Connoisseur Suites. A certified Bourbon Ambassador wheels in a curated cart featuring 10 premium whiskeys and four signature Old Fashioned cocktails made with the hotel's Private Single Barrel Picks and house-made bitters. A proper private tasting in your own suite.
24-hour fitness center on-site with free weights and cardio equipment. Complimentary for hotel guests. Standard hotel gym — nothing boutique-class but functional for maintaining a routine.
Seven Urban Bourbon Trail distilleries are within walking distance of the hotel, including Old Forester Distillery (next door, 119 W Main St), Evan Williams Bourbon Experience (0.7 miles), and Angel's Envy Distillery (0.5 miles). The concierge can assist with tour reservations and recommendations.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Over 15,000 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space, including a 2,500 sq ft outdoor event terrace. Suitable for corporate meetings, weddings, and private events.
Free high-speed in-room wireless for all guests. Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct get complimentary access automatically.
In-room dining available from Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse.
Full concierge desk available for distillery tour reservations, restaurant bookings, transportation, and local recommendations. Staff speak English, Spanish, Tagalog, French, and Vietnamese.
Dogs welcome (up to 2 pets, max 75 lbs each). The Bur-Bone program ($50) includes a handmade bourbon barrel dog bed, custom PupJoy Box, and a Hotel Distil branded chew toy. Because they also love bourbon culture. Mostly.
Open-air, all-season rooftop with retractable glass roof and fireplace. Accessible to hotel guests and the public.
Contactless check-in/check-out and mobile room key via Marriott Bonvoy app.
EV charging on-site, subject to availability.
Valet only — no self-parking on-site. Daily rate is $50 (up to 23 hours is $42; up to 8 hours is $35). Rates exclude 6% tax. Off-site option: Parking Authority of River City lot is 0.1 miles away.
On-site fitness center with free weights and cardio equipment, open around the clock for guests.
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