Have you ever considered bidding for a room on Priceline? You can get really great deals………….I did a quick check and saw that many people got rooms for under forty dollars a night.
Here is a list of hotels where people have bid on and gotten rooms at very reasonable prices.

LOUISVILLE

Louisville East

3 Star
Embassy Suites

Marriott Louisville East

2.5 Star
Amerisuites Louisville

Courtyard Louisville East

Courtyard Louisville Northeast
Residence Inn
Staybridge Suites (another possible hotel; not reported yet)

2 Star
Fairfield Inn Hurstbourne

Homestead Studio Suites

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
Extended StayAmerica
Candlewood Suites (another possible hotel; not reported yet)

1 Star
Microtel Inn

Louisville Downtown

4 Star
The Brown The Seelbach Hilton

3 Star
Hyatt Regency
Marriott Downtown
The Galt House Hotel & Suites

2.5 Star
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
Inn at Jewish Hospital )

Louisville Airport

3 Star
Louisville Executive West
2 Star
La Quinta
Candlewood Suites (a possible hotel; not reported yet)

Louisville North

2 Star
Fairfield Inn Louisville North
Towneplace Suites
Holiday Inn Louisville North

Brooks-Shepherdsville

2 Star
Comfort Inn Brooks
Holiday Inn Express (another possible hotel; not reported yet)

Louisville Southwest

2.5 Star
Holiday Inn

We have used Priceline many times and have always been delighted.