Louisville NuLu Hotel with Rooftop Bar Steps from Bourbon Trail
Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu opened in 2024 with 130 rooms on East Jefferson Street, surrounded by NuLu's galleries and distilleries. The sixth-floor High Stakes Rooftop pours 100+ premium bourbons and serves dinner. Moonsong Bar + Cafe handles mornings.
What You Get
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A stay at Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu in the heart of NuLu, 0.10 miles from Rabbit Hole Distillery
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High Stakes Rooftop on the sixth floor with 100+ premium bourbons, cocktails and elevated small plates
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Moonsong Bar + Cafe on-site for gourmet coffee, breakfast and evening bar service
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Free WiFi throughout the property plus Digital Key mobile check-in and a 24-hour fitness center
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Explore NuLu and beyond with Angel's Envy Distillery 0.40 miles away and the Muhammad Ali Center 1.2 miles off
Plan Your Stay
Amenities
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On-site dining
Accessibility features
WiFi: Complimentary throughout the property
Breakfast: Available for a fee, à la carte American or vegan options
Gym: On-site fitness center
On-site dining: High Stakes Rooftop and Moonsong Bar + Cafe
EV charging: On-site, covered and secured garage
Accessibility features: Accessible features available throughout
Business center and meeting rooms: Conference and multi-function meeting rooms
Mobile check-in: Digital Key available via Hilton app
Sustainability: ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 9001 certified
Room amenities: Free WiFi, Flat-screen TV, Air conditioning, Non-smoking
Getting There
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Nearest Airport: Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) — 7 miles away
Location Highlights
Rabbit Hole Distillery
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Muhammad Ali Center
Big Four Bridge
Copper & Kings American Brandy Co.
Attractions Nearby
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Rabbit Hole Distillery(0.10 miles) — An architect-designed Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery with a glass-walled production floor and tasting room, just steps from the hotel.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory(1.4 miles) — Working bat factory and museum on West Main Street, home to the 120-foot steel bat replica and a factory tour ending with a souvenir bat.
Muhammad Ali Center(1.2 miles) — Riverfront museum opened 2005 mixing boxing memorabilia with civil-rights history and an immersive training-ring film installation.
Big Four Bridge(5,150 ft) — A converted railroad truss bridge over the Ohio River, now a pedestrian and cycling crossing with spiral ramps and lighting after dark.
Hidden Gems
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Copper & Kings American Brandy Co.(3,100 ft) — A Butchertown distillery making American brandy aged in bourbon barrels, with a rooftop cocktail bar overlooking the Louisville skyline.
Revelry Boutique Gallery(550 ft) — An artist-run NuLu boutique with rotating shows by Louisville makers and a street-spilling NuLu Night Market, 550 feet from the hotel.
Trip Ideas
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Bourbon on foot, no car needed — Walk from Rabbit Hole Distillery to Copper & Kings rooftop bar, then finish at High Stakes with a pour from 100+ bourbons on-site.
The classic Louisville morning — Loop the riverfront hitting the Louisville Slugger Museum, Muhammad Ali Center and Big Four Bridge in one walkable stretch.
Eat your way down East Market — Hit Please & Thank You for coffee, Royals Hot Chicken for heat, Feast BBQ for smoked meats, and The Mayan Cafe for Yucatan cooking.
How It Works
1.Select Your Stay — Choose your room type directly from the options listed.
2.Pick Your Dates — Use the calendar to find available days for your selection.
3.Instant Confirmation — Your booking is instantly confirmed with the hotel, guaranteeing they have your details and are expecting your arrival.
Image credits
Rabbit Hole Distillery — MattBarlow92 / CC BY-SA · source
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory — Ken Lund / CC BY-SA · source
Muhammad Ali Center — Proof377 / CC BY-SA · source