The hotel takes its name from a regional type of limestone, Saint Genevieve, which is a key ingredient in local bourbon production and is also prevalent in Texas, where operator Bunkhouse is based.

The company collaborated with Rohe Creative on the interiors, which are intended to reference Louisville’s history.

In the lobby, pink tones of terrazzo flooring are echoed in the plasterwork behind the reception desk, surrounding an equestrian-themed mural.

Artworks are displayed on white walls and in front of red velvet curtains to form a gallery around the lobby seating areas and corridors.

The adjacent all-day restaurant, Rosettes, serves food made with local ingredients and is influenced by al fresco Parisian cafes and chef Ashleigh Shanti’s Southern background. This bright, brasserie-like space combines green-tiled floors with colorful dining chairs and retro light fixtures.

“Richly decorated, each design accent tells a story, from bold usages of color to a playful mix of vintage and modern furniture, and a vivacious art program featuring local talent,” said the hotel team.

A mini market on the ground floor, which is “part convenience store, part pop art installation”, sells locally sourced provisions, handmade artisanal goods, and coffee and snacks to go.

There’s also a dark and moody speakeasy-style bar with lounge seats and a golden vaulted ceiling.

“Luxurious and feminine architectural details bring life to the space and reference the city’s namesake, King Louis XVI, heavily featuring Louisville’s vibrant local flora and fauna, with goldenrod [plants] shining throughout the suites and ground-floor restaurant,” said the hotel team.

The hotel’s 122 guest rooms are each in a distinct color that correlates with their size or type. These hues cover the walls and ceilings and also extend into the bathrooms via floor and shower tiles.

Furthermore, Smaller rooms, including the King Louie and Petite King categories, feature a blue palette. While the slightly larger Double Queens in a terracotta hue.

Four Grand King rooms accommodate a seating area and are blue. An additional four Suite Genevieve rooms have a separate living room and are yellow.

All the rooms boast custom features and fittings by ROHE, and paintings and prints by Kentucky-born artist John Paul Kesling. Moreover, The rooftop venue, Bar Genevieve, serves cocktails and French-Mediterranean food from an indoor space that opens to the outdoors.

Moreover, The bar area has deep teal colors across the counter, stool seats, arched window frames, and floor-to-ceiling velvet curtains that divide up the room.

Hotel Genevieve has also partnered with local organizations Black Soil Kentucky, and Louisville Orchestra. Also, the Olmsted Parks Conservancy for programming across its varied communal spaces.