You may be familiar with the race track Churchill Downs. It’s the home of the world famous Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky.

Horse lovers should be excited to know, live racing at Churchill Downs will begin again Sunday November 1, 2009 for their Fall Meet.  And the 21c Museum Hotel in is gearing up to make this event even more exciting.

Gather up twenty of your closest friends and get ready to cheer on the ponies at the Churchill Downs. If you book ten or more rooms at the 21c you and your friends will get to enjoy complementary use of the exclusive 21c’s Jockey Club Suite during the Fall Meet! (And in case you have more than twenty friends, suite occupancy for this package is limited to only twenty-four guests).

At only a 12 minute drive from the hotel to the track, it shouldn’t be too difficult to organize your buddies and get down there to place your bets.

Off the track, just staying at the 21c is an event in and of itself. Located in the heart of Museum Row and downtown Louisville, the hotel is at the center of culture, activity and artistic expression. The 21c Museum Hotel also engages with the locals and its guests in hosting a variety of cultural events which are ongoing throughout the year.

Make sure to book your stay at the 21c now as this offer is subject to limited availability. Guests are subject to all rules and restrictions at Churchill Downs and food, beverage and gratuity at the track are not included.

If you’re in a generous mood this Friday, attend the International Contemporary Art Foundation’s 4th Annual Pajama Party, held at Louisville’s very own art hotel: 21c Museum Hotel. Always an outrageous and extravagant event, guests will kick off their weekend in Louisville with spectacular entertainment, outstanding cuisine and, of course, charitable contributions to six local organizations, all while socializing in their favorite pair of PJ’s.

If you’re going to be in Louisville, Kentucky this weekend, you won’t want to miss the International Contemporary Art Foundation’s annual fundraiser. The Annual Pajama Party is a night of entertainment, cuisine and fun, and is being held at our favorite hotel in Louisville, 21c Museum Hotel.

Kicking off at 6:30 p.m., guests will sport their favorite PJ’s and nightgowns for a street party at 7th and Main Streets. The after party, which takes place in 21C Museum’s Atrium gallery, starts at 9 p.m. and runs late.

Guests to the party will get to donate to six local arts organizations to show their support for the arts in Louisville. The local organizations are Ky Shakespeare Festival, Louisville Youth Orchestra, Blue Apple Players, Bunbury Theatre, Walden Theatre and the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy.

You’ll also have your last chance at this year’s fundraiser to bid on your favorite “local” through a silent auction. Take home a portrait of such legends as Muhammad Ali, Mayor Jerry Abramson, artist Ed Hamilton and other longtime supporters and friends of 21c, all commissioned as part of the 100 Portraits Series in 2006.

21c is the perfect venue for such an outrageous and crazy event, and a great spot to stay for a weekend getaway in Louisville. As the city’s best art hotel, you’ll love the design, art exhibits and general atmosphere here. We featured 21c Museum Hotel earlier this year on the Jetsetter.

This Kentucky hotspot isn’t just the place to be during the Derby! Stay at 21C Museum Hotel if you want a great upscale boutique experience with an artistic flare in Louisville.

21c Museum Hotel was hopping last weekend during the infamous Kentucky Derby! With Bourbon and Juleps flowing, it was the place to see and be seen during “the most exciting two minutes in sports”.

But this artsy boutique hotel isn’t just the place to be during the Derby. Oh no – it’s a hotspot year round, and is best enjoyed if you’re the sort of person who enjoys fabulous design, great nightlife and (interestingly enough) if you’re in to eco-friendly hotels.

Located in Louisville’s historic centre, 21c displays of many original and contemporary art pieces in both its galleries and public spaces.

With 90 rooms and suites, guests enjoy an intimate experience at this Louisville hotel. Rooms are equipped with posh furnishings and all the latest hi-tech amenities. Many rooms also have exposed brick walls and great views of the Ohio River.

If you’re hosting an event or a big meeting, you can take advantage of the hotel’s gorgeous meeting spaces.

For example, the large atrium can seat up to 120 people or hold 450 if it’s a reception that doesn’t need seating. There are also four private meeting areas that can accommodate groups of between 10 and 60 people. And, for the environmentally minded, the hotel works to come up with creative ways of keeping events held at it eco-friendly.

One of the best features of this hotel is its restaurant, Proof, which is always coming up with a new, innovative menu. For example, this Sunday, Proof is featuring a great mother’s day brunch that includes such tasty treats as sour cream waffle beignets with rhubarb preserves.
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