You may or may not be surprised to hear that Kentucky was a popular stop for some of the most notorious gangsters of all time. They loved to take advantage of horse racing and bourbon paradise as they traveled from northern cities like Chicago to ports of “trade” in New Orleans and Florida.
The extravagance of the Seelbach Hotel made it the place to be for these wealthy “businessmen.” The incredible architecture modeled after old-world Parisian beauty, features huge murals, and vaulted ceilings with an impressive glass dome above the lobby.
Apparently, Al Capone loved playing cards and eating dinner in The Oakroom. He and his associates favored a small private alcove with access to an easy escape route should the authorities come looking for him. The Seelbach Hotel has hidden doors and passageways. How cool!
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If you dine in the Oakroom now, you’ll notice a big mirror that Al Capone had shipped to the hotel from Chicago so he could always see whoever came in the door. If someone suspicious entered the room, he could slip out undetected. Here’s a video of Seelbach concierge Larry Johnson with more on the history of the room and its guests.
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