Kentucky Exposition Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Kentucky Exposition Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll Hotel | 1,310 Rooms | Up to 590 peak rooms | 1–4 min walk / connected corridor | 130,000 sq. ft. | $193–$263/night |
| Omni Louisville Hotel | 612 Rooms | Up to 275 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 70,000 sq. ft. | $193–$263/night |
| Ramada Plaza Louisville Hotel & Conf Ctr | 348 Rooms | Up to 157 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 45,000 sq. ft. | $193–$263/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (4) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll HotelConnected HQ Anchor Features 130,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$304/nt Off-peak: $234/nt | Available | |
 Omni Louisville Hotel4-Min Corridor Walk Features 70,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$279/nt Off-peak: $217/nt | Available | |
 Ramada Plaza Louisville Hotel & Conf Ctr9-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 45,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 9 min (~720m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$246/nt Off-peak: $188/nt | Available | |
 Louisville Marriott Downtown11-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 32,966 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 11 min (~880m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$232/nt Off-peak: $171/nt | Available | |
 The Seelbach Hilton Louisville13-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 32,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 13 min (~1040m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$225/nt Off-peak: $161/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About Kentucky Exposition Center Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
KY Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. Kentucky Exposition Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Kentucky Exposition Center offers 3,194+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 4 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Louisville is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE.
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Other Louisville Convention & Buyout Venues
All Venues →- Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll Hotel130,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Kentucky Exposition Center1,200,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
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- Omni Louisville Hotel70,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Ramada Plaza Louisville Hotel & Conf Ctr45,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
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