LOUtoday_Hotel Genevieve- Exterior - courtesy of LLW Architects.jpg

Nightly rates start at $179. | Rendering courtesy of Bunkhouse Hotels

Start planning your summer staycation — because Hotel Genevieve is officially accepting bookings.

The six-floor Nulu hotel will be open for businesses just in time for Derby season, with rooms available starting Wednesday, May 3 (a night that looks completely booked, last time we checked).

Bonus: Select dates between Friday, May 12 and Thursday, August 31 can be booked for 30% off with the code INSIDE TRACK.

So, why are we hype for Hotel Genevieve? We’ll refresh your memory.

A rendering of a hotel room with a king size bed, two big windows, and a modern white TV stand. — Rooms at the hotel will include a Grand King, pictured here.

The design

Austin-based hospitality company Bunkhouse Hotels and Philadelphia-based, female-owned design team ROHE Creative focused on bold color along with a mix of vintage and modern furniture for the hotel — and honestly, the latest renderings have us speechless.

The design — along with its namesake — pays homage to Louisville’s connection to France. Inspiration was also taken from Kentucky’s quilt culture.

The food and drink

You’ll find four options for dining and sipping in Hotel Genevieve:

Mini Marché: A grab-and-go market featuring local brands and goods, breakfast and lunch options, coffee, and fresh produce. Peep its bright yellow design in the photo below.
Lucky Penny: Head through Mini Marché to find the secret entrance to Lucky Penny, a speakeasy open late for drinks and bar snacks.
Rosettes: The hotel’s all-day restaurant (attached to the lobby) will serve a simple, rustic menu.
Hotel Genevieve Bar: A rooftop restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor seating. Light bites and drinks will be in the French-street-fare-style.

A rendering of a vivid yellow mini mart, with a counter, stocked shelves, and checkout area. — The hotel will have a bright yellow mini market.

Louisville pride

You’ll find Louisville culture celebrated throughout the hotel, including an art program featuring local artists and programming with partners like Black Soil Kentucky, Louisville Orchestra, and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. The hotel will also collaborate with its neighbor, Rabbit Hole Distillery, on a signature single barrel bourbon with artist-designed labels.

POLL

Which Hotel Genevieve dining concept are you most interested in trying?

A. Who could say no to a secret entrance speakeasy like Lucky Penny?
B. Rosettes — I can’t wait for a new restaurant in Nulu
C. I want to soak in the rooftop views from Hotel Genevieve Bar
D. Mini Marché for breakfast and coffee runs

TELL US YOUR DINING TASTE

EVENTS

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Tuesday, Jan. 31

Ping Pong Tournament | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 7 p.m. | The Keswick, 1127 Logan St., Louisville | Free | Sign-up before 7 p.m. to enter the double elimination tourney.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Rockerbuilt 6 Year Anniversary | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 6-10 p.m. | fifteenTWELVE, 1512 Portland Ave., Louisville | Free | Sing karaoke on Groundhog Day to celebrate this creative design company’s birthday.
H*tler’s Tasters | Thursday, Feb. 2-Sunday, Feb. 12 | Times vary | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $22.23-$27.50 | Catch this satirical play about the little known history of the girls chosen to taste test Hitler’s food.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2023 | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $11.55-$249.09 | See the strange and unusual artworks, antiques, funeral collectibles, and more from 150+ oddity vendors.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

43º | Scattered showers | 30% chance of rain

Festival

The Nulu Bock and Wurst Fest will return on Saturday, March 25 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. along East Market Street. The free annual festival is known for its Bock beer, wurst sausages prepared by local chefs, and goat racing. Psst — you can sponsor a goat. 🐐
One of the largest lantern festivals in the US is returning to The Louisville Zoo. Wild Lights: Around the World will run Friday, March 10-Sunday, May 21. A 1.4-mile light display excursion will include larger-than-life animals and lanterns with 50,000+ LED lightbulbs. Advance tickets are required. 🏮

Number

$838 million. That’s how much money Louisville is predicted to bring in this year, thanks to 650 tourism events. The events with the biggest economic impact include: The Kentucky Derby (of course), the Mid-America Trucking Show, and the National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull. 🚜 (TheCourier-journal)

Concert

Maybe we’re crazy, but we think this show will be killer. Catch Seal at The Louisville Palace on Sunday, May 7 at 8 p.m. with special guest The Buggles (“Video Killed the Radio Star”). Grab tickets. 🎤

Asked

Do you know a Girl Scout troop that is selling cookies this season? Let us know where we can snag your S’mores and we may feature your troop’s sale in an upcoming newsletter. 🍪

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Wellness

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Sarah L.

Editor’s pick: Guy Fieri fans, you just got one more reason to tune into “Guy’s Grocery Games” on the Food Network. Ashlee Northington, Executive Chef and owner of Happy Belly Bistro, will star in a future episode.

The tentative premiere date for episode “Burger Ballers” is Wednesday, May 24. Stay tuned for details of a live watch party with Happy Belly Bistro. Psst — Ashlee is also the culinary provider for forthcoming pickleball venue Goodbounce.

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