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). Nightly rates start at $179.
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.
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 renderings 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.
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.