Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu

Reviews

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  audra meighan

  2 days ago
  5.0
  I picked this place as an honors member and for its location, but it was so much better than I expected! There is street parking out front, and the staff were so friendly. We didn't really need them for anything, but they went above and beyond to greet us, and make us feel welcomed. The room was perfect, and 2 little extras of note: they had a steamer instead of an iron and pour over coffee instead of drip. Nice touches.
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  Gerald W

  4 days ago
  5.0
  This was my first time at a Tempo Hilton and I’ll be looking for and staying for many more in the future. The accommodations were fantastic. The staff was helpful, friendly, and were very willing to assist with each ask. I opted for Peloton room with the in house Theragun massagers and Peloton bike. This was the first hotel where I had these in the room and it was fantastic! It should be in the new standard and I’d happily pay the extra $30 to have it again. I wish my stay was longer and that I was able to enjoy the other amenities (like the rooftop lounge area). The location was great and just a quick trip the airport. The Moen finishes were high end in the bathroom and there were abundant outlets, chargers, and recessed lighting in the bedroom. The bathroom also had a Bluetooth mirror in the bathroom.
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  Dena Talley

  Jan 5, 2026
  5.0
  My family of 4 recently stayed at the Tempo by Hilton in the NuLu section of Downtown Louisville, KY and we had a fabulous experience! The hotel is located just a block off of the main Market Street area of NuLu where most of the shopping and restaurants are located. There is a bourbon distillery across the street and many others with in walking distance if you are looking to do a tour of several distilleries. There is a great "quick bites" option next door to the hotel called MashUp that has lots of food vendors in one indoor area (think "mall food court" but modernized). The food vendors are all local, there is a wide variety of food offered, and even a bar. They have lots of cute seating options and arrangements, board games, ping pong, and even a projector with stadium type seating. The street is quiet (so no street noise to filter up to the room at night) but literally a block away from the fun and activity of the bars, boutiques and other day/night life of NuLu. The hotel offers two cafes/restaurants. One in the lobby that is a walk up counter with breakfast and pastries, sandwiches, and other quick food options as well as a small bar. The second is a very nice rooftop restaurant that is a bit higher end and full service. They have a large outdoor patio area also with a great view of downtown. The hotel also offers a large well equipped fitness center that includes both free weights and machines, a rowing machine, treadmills, ellipticals, and peloton bikes. A touch I haven't seen before - every floor has a "water station". The station in the lobby, that we used most, offered alkaline, still and sparkling water options for refilling our own cups/bottles. The rooms are extremely nice, and the rates were fantastic! Think new, modern, upscale boutique hotel at the price of a standard downtown hotel with no frills. The hotel is beautiful, has lots of spaces for working and meeting. Spacious, clean, and quiet rooms with workspaces and plenty of outlets and lighting (even personal book lights on each side of the bed frames as well as tables on both sides). Rooms include steamers for clothing and mini refrigerators. We stayed right across from the elevators and never heard a sound from the hallway when in our room, nor did we hear any sound from adjoining rooms. There is a fee to park in the hotel lot (and no valet parking), but street parking is free and there was plenty in front of the hotel so we did not use the parking garage at all during our stay and had street parking directly in front of the hotel all weekend. The staff was all extraordinarily pleasant and helpful. Overall, this is one of the nicest hotels I have stayed at for a weekend youth sporting event and the price was unbeatable ($119/night!). I highly recommend the Tempo and I will be staying here again every time we visit Louisville! 10/10!!!
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  Felisha Monet

  Dec 30, 2025
  5.0
  Finally got a chance to stay while visiting for the holidays. Camron made our stay memorable from checking us in and helping us decide on plans and dining. Almost got towed but luckily he called us in time and I was able to move our vehicle. Only saw him a few times but he knew our name and addressed us every time we came through the lobby with the family. He wasn't there when we checked out but we wanted to show him gratitude.
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  Kate Moss

  Dec 19, 2025
  5.0
  Our stay at the Tempo Hotel was truly enjoyable. The hotel has a modern, fresh, and clean look with an elegant touch. Our room was spacious, with thoughtful finishes and stylish modern lighting throughout—every detail seemed carefully considered. The shower was especially memorable—my husband was so impressed that he even looked forward to taking a second one the next morning! I appreciated the natural shampoo, and the ceramic hairdryer was a nice, high-quality surprise. Waking up to complimentary, freshly prepared pour-over coffee in the room was a lovely touch. The management genuinely worked to make our stay enjoyable, and it showed in every interaction. Tempo exceeded our expectations and made our visit feel truly special. We would definitely love to come back again.

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