Aleksander House Bed & Breakfast in Louisville, KY

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Aleksander House Bed & Breakfast

Location. The Aleksander House Bed & Breakfast is located in Louisville, Ky., approximately 11 blocks from the center of the city. The property is positioned in "Old Louisville," which is characterized by its array of Victorian homes. The bed and breakfast is less than two miles from the Speed Art Museum, which features 12,000 pieces of art and is Kentucky's oldest art museum. Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, is three miles away.
Features. Built in 1882, this Victorian-style bed and breakfast features 14-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, stained-glass windows and fireplaces. The bed and breakfast is surrounded by flower gardens and manicured lawns. Full, complimentary breakfasts are served each morning in the dining room, which features French Toile wallpaper and is decorated with prints of French 19th-century Impressionist paintings. Snacks and beverages are available throughout the day. Kid-friendly amenities include children's breakfasts and kid-friendly videos in the inn's library.

Guestrooms. The Aleksander House Bed & Breakfast offers five guest accommodations decorated with antiques and Oriental rugs. Beds are dressed with down comforters and high-quality linens. Complimentary wireless Internet access, cable television, DVD players and VCRs are included. Select guestrooms feature private bathrooms and/or fireplaces. Terry-cloth bathrobes are provided.

Expert Tip. In anticipation of the upcoming Kentucky Derby, Louisville holds a two to three week long festival. The festival includes "Thunder Over Louisville," a fireworks and air show set on the banks of the Ohio River that can be seen for miles along the Kentucky and Indiana shorelines.

Surrounding Area

3 MILES TO CHURCHILL DOWNS

Room Information - Aleksander House Bed & Breakfast

Bed Type:  Short Description: Best available room Long Description: null

Property Information

Check In Time - 3-8 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Extra person charges - Based on Dbl. Occup.
Fireplace
Floors - 3
Guestrooms - 5
Hotel Built - 1882
Hotel Renovated - 1980
Minimum check-in age - 18
Photo identification required

Star rating: 2.5

Area Activities

Speed Art Museum - 1.25 miles
Louisville Ballet - 1.5 miles
Actor's Theater - 2.0 miles
Louisville Slugger Museum - 2.5 miles
Churchill Downs - 3.0 miles
Louisville Zoo - 6.25 miles

Driving Directions - Aleksander House Bed & Breakfast

1213 South First Street, Louisville, Ky.
From Louisville International Airport:
Approximate distance to the property is seven miles.

Drive north on I-65.
Take Exit 135.
Make a slight left onto East St. Catherine Street.
Turn left onto First Street.