The Legendary Hotel In Louisville, Kentucky, That Inspired The Great Gatsby

Louisville, Kentucky, is an incredibly historic city with legendary establishments on each and every corner. There are stately Victorian homes that harken back to Old Louisville; there's the The Brown Hotel, a place responsible for one of the state's culinary icons. Within this historically rich city, The Seelbach is a legend in its own right. You see, this legendary hotel in Kentucky was a favorite stomping ground for one F. Scott Fitzgerald, and its glittering ballroom and glamorous digs are said to have inspired his most famous novel, "The Great Gatsby."

Opening in 1905, the Seelbach Hotel is Louisville oldest operating hotel, and easily the most legendary hotel in Kentucky.

This hotel came of age during the Roaring 20s, and was *the* place to be during Prohibition!

The hotel's opulent architecture and gilded features are peak '20s glamour, so it's no surprise that The Seelbach attracted many celebrities and famous guests.

The Seelbach has rooms with hidden doors and secret passageways that were used by bootlegger Al Capone, and has a rathskeller with medieval architecture that hosted the USO during the war.

The rathskeller also served as the setting for an episode of "Top Chef: Kentucky!"

And it was during this time that The Seelbach caught the eye of one F. Scott Fitzgerald.

The famous author was said to have taken much inspiration from the opulent hotel, its grand and gilded interior serving as the setting where characters Tom and Daisy Buchanan got married.

On April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald published his classic novel "The Great Gatsby," one of the most important novels from the era. Whether or not you enjoyed reading this book in high school, you have to admit: Louisville has never looked grander.

Today, The Seelbach Hilton is as stunning as ever, and many couples have followed Fitzgerald's lead and booked the hotel for their own weddings.

And while The Seelbach has become legendary in its own right, its ties to the famous writer are definitely something to celebrate!

Did you know the history of this legendary Kentucky hotel? What an amazing icon in the Bluegrass State! Visit The Seelbach Hilton's website for more information and to book your stay at this historic hotel.