Downtown Louisville has gotten a new lifestyle hotel with the opening of Hotel Bourre Bonne Louisville, Curio Collection by Hilton.
Located near the NuLu district and Whiskey Row, the hotel has 168 accommodations and a rooftop with swimming pool, bar and restaurant. Operated by Driftwood Hospitality Management, the hotel’s architecture and interiors were overseen by developer Zyyo Hospitality Development’s in-house design team in partnership with Mark Zeff. Named as a nod to Louisville's famed horse racing culture and the French origins of Kentucky Bourbon, Bourré Bonne is translated as ‘good bet.’
"Hotel Bourré Bonne is a celebration of Louisville's rich heritage, bringing together the best of its past and present," Morty Valldejuli, general manager, Hotel Bourré Bonne, said in a statement. "From the inspired design to the bespoke culinary offerings, we have crafted an experience where guests can truly immerse themselves in the spirit of the city, whether they're here to explore Bourbon Country, celebrate a special occasion or simply unwind in a cosmopolitan setting. We look forward to ushering in a new era of hospitality in Louisville."
"Hotel Bourré Bonne marks a special milestone for us as we continue to expand our management portfolio with hotels that offer a rich experience for guests to enjoy," said Alinio Azevedo, managing director, luxury and lifestyle at Driftwood Capital. "The property's unique position in Downtown Louisville, coupled with its best-in-class development and culinary teams, create a compelling opportunity for us to showcase our lifestyle capabilities that elevate the notion of what hospitality should look and feel like. We look forward to the opening of this hotel and having a profound impact on this community."
Design Details
The hotel's contemporary design features a black exterior with arches that reference the historic cast-iron facades of Louisville's downtown, according to the company. Honoring Kentucky's rich heritage, an oxidized horse head sculpture greets guests at the hotel's entrance, and deconstructed bourbon barrels adorn the lobby ceiling.
The property's 168 guestrooms, which includes four suites and 16 deluxe rooms, have bar carts stocked with local bourbons and spirits as well as bespoke toiletries by Misc. Goods Co.
Guestroom headboards are designed with modern silhouettes and mid-century inspired simplicity. Interiors have polished and raw concrete materials, custom woodwork and a color palette inspired by the earth tones of the state.
Commissioned artworks throughout the hotel pay homage to Kentucky through a local perspective. The company noted a large-scale sculptural installation composed entirely of locally significant texts anchors one lobby wall, while a collage of historic photographs on another evokes a strong sense of place. Murals by local artists, including Tyler Robertson and Sabra Crockett, are designed to further immerse visitors in the city's rich art and culture.
The property has 7,000 square feet of meeting space, including two boardrooms and a ballroom with floor-to-ceiling views of the Ohio River and historic Whiskey Row. The Rooftop Bourré Bonne bar and restaurant is a 6,000-square-foot "indoor-outdoor living room" with views of the city.