Derby time hotel rooms, especially those inside the city limits (much less downtown) are nearly as scarce as a winning trifecta ticket at Churchill.  But in 2009 they're out there and Louisville hotels are looking to guarantee sold out occupancy by booking extra events and features to ensure that their busiest time of the year stays that way.

The Hotel Downtown Louisville (formerly the Holiday Inn Downtown) is bringing out Derby legend and Louisville favorite Pat Day to attract guests and give them value for booking their rooms at the hotel.