— Best Hotel
Seelbach
The Basics
Opened: 1905
Neighborhood: Downtown
Self-description: “Travel back in time.”
Website: seelbachhilton.com
Best of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 33
Total wins: 7
First nomination: 1986, the inaugural Best of Louisville, Best Brunch
First win: 1987, Best Hotel
The Voting Academy Says
“For the past 15 years or so, on Oaks Night, a couple friends and I meet for dinner downtown, then walk to the Seelbach/21c/Brown/Galt House for a drink at each one. Soak up all the Derby vibes.”