2026 Kentucky Derby Fairfield Inn Downtown

Apr 30 to May 03 2026

2025 Kentucky Derby Galt House
Price is tentative until around June 15th - This hotel has a 3 night minimum
All prices are per person in USD and include taxes and resort fees - Extra night rate includes hotel, breakfast, taxes and resort fees.
Extra Nights, Options and Ticket Upgrades are offered from the prices shown; consult your travel advisor for current pricing.
Occupancy Package Price Per Person Extra Nights Per Person From
Double Occupancy
$3,995.00
$250.00
Single Occupancy
$5,995.00
$500.00
Triple Occupancy
$0.00
$0.00
Quad Occupancy
$0.00
$0.00
  • Three nights at the Fairfield Inn Downtown or similar
  • Hotel Breakfast Daily
  • First Floor Starting Gate Ticket
  • Churchill Downs In-Track Concessions package - Indulge in all the flavors of the Kentucky Derby including unlimited traditional Churchill Downs concessions plus premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Roundtrip Derby Day Shuttle Transfers

The hotels are approximately 8 miles from Churchill Downs and 5 miles from Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport (SDF).
The easiest way to/from the airport is a taxi or rideshare service.
Option
Price Per Person From
Friday Kentucky Oaks First Floor 126-128 Grandstand including roundtrip shuttle transfers and Churchill Downs In-Track Concessions package
$500.00
Thurby General Admission (transfers not included)
$150.00
Winsday General Admission (transfers not included)
$100.00
Lexington Self Drive & Horse Farm Tour - Drive 75 miles to Lexington, KY including 2 days compact car rental and 1/2 day narrated horse farm tour
$225.00
Thursday Taste of Derby - Savor all the flavors of Derby and indulge in a sweet finale with a decadent array of sweets. Includes Premium Open Bar: Beer, Wine, Top-Shelf Liquor, Mint Juleps, Oaks Lilys, Soda & Coffee plus dance the night away with a live band. Includes Complimentary Valet Service at the Convention Center (price tentative - transfers not included). Upgrade to VIP Ticket (Add $150 per person) - In addition to above enjoy Early Entry, Reserved Table Seating and Private Premium Open Bar
$500.00
Friday Unbridled Eve Gala at the Galt House - Experience a night of Southern grace, glamour, charm and hospitality at its finest during the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala. Held on Derby Eve, this black tie-optional event begins with an amazing cocktail reception featuring fantastic specialty bars serving fine wines, champagnes, bourbons, vodkas and custom cocktails provided by Champion sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits brand partners. Mingle with celebs and other VIPs from the sports, music, TV, movie, poker, literary and horse racing worlds after their red carpet entrance.
You will enjoy a gourmet dinner in the stunningly decorated Galt House Hotel Grand Ballroom, enjoy a variety of live entertainment provided by celebrity musical guests, and dancing to the always crowd-pleasing Louisville Crashers and DJ Second Nature. (price tentative - transfers not included)
$1,500.00
Friday The Barnstable Brown Gala is a black-tie affair that has long been the top Kentucky Derby party and the most coveted Derby Eve party ticket anywhere. You can rub elbows with world-famous celebrities at Patricia Barnstable Brown's elegant home in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood
(price tentative - transfers not included)
$2,000.00
Churchill Downs Ticket Location
Ticket Included in Package
First Floor Starting Gate Ticket
Seat Upgrade Location Price Per Person From
Kentucky Derby First Floor Finish Line
$2,700.00
Kentucky Derby Third Floor 324-325 (high rows - covered)
$1,600.00
Kentucky Derby Third Floor 324-325 (low rows - covered)
$1,850.00
Kentucky Derby Third Floor 320-322 (covered- pairs only)
$2,750.00
Kentucky Derby Third Floor 318-319 (covered - pairs only)
$2,900.00
Kentucky Derby Third Floor 316-317 (covered - pairs only)
$5,100.00









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