Optimist International Convention Housing

Louisville welcomes Optimist International in 2019!

AS ANYONE WHO COMES HERE SOON DISCOVERS, LOUISVILLE IS ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUELY AUTHENTIC DESTINATIONS ON THE PLANET. WELCOME TO BOURBON CITY!

Yes, Bourbon is a spirit that comes in a glass, but it is also a spirit that defines our culture and compassion, our arts and parks, our creative energy. It’s this same spirit that continued and created Louisville itself – a city that combines heritage with innovation, authenticity with originality, quirkiness with friendliness in a way that’s unique to our region. We are an entirely different type of Southern. From boundary pushing twists on Southern cuisine that have made us one of the “10 Best New Food Cities” in America to our one and only Urban Bourbon Experience™, featuring the world’s only, city-wide trail filled with award-winning micro-distilleries, exhibits and craft cocktail destinations. Then discover one-of-a-kind attractions like the legendary Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, and the Muhammad Ali Center. And that’s just your first day here.

Reserve your hotel room for convention!

Galt House
Rooms at the Galt House are almost completely sold out.
There are executive suites available for $152 plus taxes per night for up to 4 people in the Suite / East Tower, June 29-July 7.
There are regular guest rooms available for $129 plus taxes per night for up to 4 people in a room in the Rivue / West Tower, June 30-July 7.
To book your reservation online, click here or call 1-800-626-1814 and mention you are with Optimist International.

If you need a hotel room for the earlier dates or the entire stay, there are two additional hotels to choose from:

Econo Lodge Downtown Louisville,
0.9 miles / 12 minutes walking distance from the Galt House 401 South 2nd Street, $90 per night plus taxes.
To book your reservation online, click here, or call 1-502-583-2841.

Aloft Louisville Downtown,
0.4 miles / 8 minutes walking distance from the Galt House, 102 West Main Street, $189 per night plus taxes.
To book your reservation online, click here, or call 1-502-583-1888.

If you have any questions or difficulties making a reservation, e-mail convention@optimist.org or call (800) 500-8130, ext. 205.