This Historic Kentucky Hotel Transports Guests To The Glitz And Glam Of The Roaring '20s
By Sarah McCosham|Published February 01, 2023
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.
There’s something undeniably alluring about the 1920s, an era of glitz and glam, speakeasies and “Great Gatsby.” Kentucky, especially Louisville, is full of historic places straight from this glamorous era, including the beautiful and beguiling Bellwether. This historic Kentucky hotel is peak Roaring ’20s vibes, offering guests a brilliant night’s stay… and unforgettable step back in time.
We're romantics when it comes to history, especially the 1920s and '30s. An era rich with art, architecture, books, and film, there's no time in history that quite compares to these golden years.
Louisville, Kentucky, is a place where beautiful, historic properties live and breathe, with numerous stately buildings and businesses proudly flaunting the architecture and decor of their respective eras -- especially the historic Highlands neighborhood, which is home to today's feature destination.
Hailed as a historic hotel redesigned for the modern traveler, the building in which The Bellwether's rooms are located harkens back to 1907. Each themed room offers a unique experience that pays homage to their namesakes; primarily local historical figures and key thoroughfares in the Highlands, like, for example, Fredrick Olmsted, acclaimed landscape designer of many Louisville parks.
When we say "glitz" and "glam" -- we mean it quite literally! Dazzling details like mirrored subway tiles, silver and gold tones, and metallic accents add sparkle and light to each of The Bellwether's rooms, which range from studios and suites, to a ritzy, well-appointed apartment.
And yes -- if you're wondering, while the decor and vibe at The Bellwether is decidedly old fashioned, the technology is not, with high-speed Internet, smart TVs, eco-friendly bed linens, and other modern amenities ensuring a comfortable, 2020s experience... in the most delightfully 1920s digs.
