LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- High rollers headed to the 150th Kentucky Derby are being offered a "Once in a Lifetime" package.
In a news release, the Louisville Marriott downtown invited guests to experience ultimate hospitality and luxury starting with a private jet into and out of Louisville Derby weekend from anywhere in the continental U.S.
The experience begins with a champagne toast upon arrival with a bottle of 1973 Dom Perignon Oenotheque Brut, which is a nod to Secretariat's Triple Crown win at the 99th Kentucky Derby.
Included in the $150,000 package are luxury accommodations for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A private dinner prepared by the hotel's executive chef is served for up to six people Thursday night.
Six bottles of Kentucky's finest and rarest bourbons are included including Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, Blanton's Gold Edition, Pappy Van Winkle 10 Year, Eagle Rare, Weller Barrel Proof, EH Taylor 18 Year.
The guests also receive custom wardrobe accessories, two all-inclusive tickets to the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on May 4-5, 2024. The guests are also treated to two $1,000 Woodford Reserve Mint Juleps at Churchill Downs.
FanDuel is also providing an expert to offer a handicapping tutorial plus a $1,500 FanDuel/Twin Spires credit.
And the hotel is adding 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
"We are thrilled to offer this one-time only Kentucky Derby package experience- May is such an exciting time in Louisville especially since we'll be celebrating the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby and this is the perfect way to celebrate," David Greene, general manager of the hotel, said in a statement.
The Louisville Marriott Downtown is a AAA Four Diamond Hotel. Along with its on-site restaurant, Porch Kitchen & Bar, the Marriott is part of the Urban Bourbon Trail and within walking distance of several local distilleries.
If you're interested in booking the package, call Jennifer Cummings, director of sales and marketing at 502-387-0891 or email: jennifer.cummings@marriottlouisville.com.
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