Escaping to a boutique hotel has so many benefits: the intimate size of the property, the personal touches offered to guests, and of course, the exciting, distinct style each hotel offers. Louisville is dotted with beautiful boutique hotels around the city, each with its own individual personalities. From the traditional European interiors of The Brown Hotel and the Art Deco inspiration of The Bellwether Hotel to the 1970s vibe of the Myriad Hotel and the utterly modern aesthetic of 21c, Louisville’s boutique hotels take you through the best decades of design.

The building of The Bellwether Hotel has a storied history in Louisville. They have served as the Highlands Police Station, the BellSouth Switching Station and the home of the Louisville Ballet. The original façade and World War II-era murals have been completely restored, bridging the gap between the site’s history and today’s modern need for a beautiful, high-end destination.

The Deco suites at The Bellwether Hotel show off the golden era’s modern ornate design. A floating channel-tufted headboard, scalloped armchairs and graphic-printed rug bring Art Deco style to the existing architectural features — exposed brick walls and soaring ceilings.

Over at the Bellwether House, the newest addition to the hotel, designers Shelley Hulsey and Sarah Mattingly found inspiration in French Maximalism and leaned into dreamy blush and beige tones throughout the open living, dining and kitchen area. Influenced by the main hotel, Art Deco furnishings were locally sourced from Blue Ocean Traders, No Direction Home and estate sales.