Cas T.
Yelp
I'm glad I didn't go by the reviews, because I loved everything about our stay.
First, I'd like go recognize a few people that made our stay so welcoming:
Front desk: Logan was so sweet
Valets: Blake, Corn, Alicia, and Jeff- I literally spent time hanging out with Blake and Corn during their shifts. Kids with goals and dreams, very personable, and hardworking
Mini Marché (Banana Room): Kate is quiet, but Kate is cool! I miss Kate and her Louisville Fog.
Rosettes: Everyone was friendly!
The Review: Downtown Louisville is outdated, but going through a renovation. Genevieve is a new hotel, standing 6 floors. It's painted black and gray, and honestly you might miss it if you're not paying attention. HOWEVER, you'd be missing out! The first thing I noticed at valet was this HUGE mural covering the building next door- loved it. Upon entering the front desk is RIGHT THERE, maybe 10 ft from valet. Check-in was smooth and fast. My husband and I had a 6th floor corner room overlooking Louisville, the mural, and next to the terrace (wasn't open during our stay), and down the hall from the terrace bar. Our room was so cute! Soft comfy bed, large shower, and a fully stocked fridge with adult beverages included (for a price), 2 bathrobes, and room service came daily. I'm all things French and that's what Genevieve (jhahn-vee-ev) gives off. Oh, I forgot to mention the lobby has beautiful seating areas and several live plants.
Rosettes: I recommend the pork belly and grits!
Lucky Penny: Tiny, dim speakeasy. We were in town to meet our first grandchild, so we literally were the first shots poured from a bottle of Blanton's and had 2 Old Fashions.
Bar Genevieve: Rooftop bar is quite spacious with panoramic views, lots of seating, and a good drink menu. The foods are worth it, too. The bartender with the red beard knows what he's doing!
While, I didn't do much exploring Angel's Envy is maybe a 10 min walk. Buffalo Trace is one hour straight shot and you pass a NICE outlet mall on the way. Airport isn't far at all. I recommend the Muhammad Ali museum- maybe a 5 mins drive. Louisville Slugger museum about a 7 min walk. Churchill Downs and the amusement park are also about 10 mins away and enroute to/from the airport. There are shops, bars, and restaurants all around the hotel, but I didn't visit any as the hotel had everything we needed on hand. I hope you give Genevieve a try, because it's such a cool little personable place, not crowded and busy, because there's only 122 rooms, keeping it free flowing and not overcrowded.
P.S. Valet does accept tap to pay tips and they offer a text service to call for your car- average time to receive our car was about 3 mins.