GALT HOUSE GUESTS SET TO "WIN" AT ITS "PLACE" FOR THE BIG "SHOW"
HOTEL PREPPED AND READY FOR DERBY WEEKEND 2008

Fun Facts: Official hotel of Churchill Downs

Near sell-out of all 1,291 guest rooms this Derby weekend with 3-night minimum stay

One-of-a-kind autographed edition of the 2008 official Kentucky Derby poster and one-dozen red roses provided in every guest room

Headquarter hotel for several Kentucky Derby Festival events including the They’re Off! Luncheon, Thunder Over Louisville, Fillies Ball and Mini/Marathon

Host hotel for the Grand Gala and Mint Jubilee

On-site Churchill Downs Concierge for guest convenience

Live racing featured in the hotel’s Conservatory on an 8 ft. x 6ft. video projection wall

Autograph session with Barbaro, Smarty Jones & Ruffian. The People's Horses. author Dr. Linda Hanna on Friday, May 2nd from 6-9PM

On-site shopping that is distinctly Louisville including the Official Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby 134 Gift Shop, Anne Sawyer’s Fabulous Derby Hats, Necessities—Spirits/ Sundries/Souvenirs, Dolfinger’s, Regalo and Nichola’s

Seven on-site restaurants and lounges including RIVUE Restaurant and Lounge, Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar and Jeff Ruby’s Steak House

When: Kentucky Derby Weekend
Thursday, May 1st – Sunday, May 4th

Where: Galt House Hotel & Suites
140 N. Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 589-5200; (800) The-Galt
www.galthouse.com

Contact: For additional details, please contact Keith LaBelle with Galt House Hotel & Suites
Office: (502) 569-4475; Cell: (502) 619-8533; klabelle@galthotel.com