The Trail Hotel

Bardstown hotel with 3 bars/lounges and restaurant

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December 2025

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January 2026

Dinner served - The Trail Hotel (Bardstown)

3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, lobby lounge - The Trail Hotel (Bardstown)

Seasonal outdoor pool - The Trail Hotel (Bardstown)

Enjoy your visit to Bardstown with a stay at The Trail Hotel. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Oak & Ember, which serves dinner.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Pet friendly
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (9)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and 3 bars/lounges
Seasonal outdoor pool
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Concierge services
Picnic area
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator
In-room climate control (air conditioning)

$155 nightly

Dec 17 - Dec 18

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Dec 14 - Dec 15

Tomorrow

Dec 15 - Dec 16

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside (King Poolside Room)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

274 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Pool View (Queen Queen Poolside)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

274 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (King Patio Room)

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

274 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (Queen Queen Patio)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

274 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

Very good

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

274 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

274 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed (King Pool View Room)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

274 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Queen Queen Pool View)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

274 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (King Patio Room Accessible)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

285 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room (Product API Enablement)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 1
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prohibition Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mash Bill Suite Accessible)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

549 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Trail Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

549 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cooperage Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

549 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Single Barrel Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Limestone Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Distillers Den Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

549 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

$98 nightly

Dec 15 - Dec 16

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

1875 New Haven Rd, Bardstown, KY, 40004

What's nearby

Blue Grass Entertainment Complex - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Bluegrass Speedway - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
Louisville Mega Cavern - 48 min drive - 83.2 km

Getting around

Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
‪Jose Y Los Tres Amigos - ‬6 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
‪Mammy's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Trail Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Bardstown with a stay at The Trail Hotel. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Oak & Ember, which serves dinner.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 95 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

3 bars/lounges
Restaurant

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage

Facilities

Picnic area
Seasonal outdoor pool
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
Wheelchair-accessible parking
3 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Stairway handrail height (inches): 30
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Pool access ramp on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

50-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding

What to enjoy

Individually decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Desk chair

Food and drink

Free bottled water

More

Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Oak & Ember - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Embers - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.

The Bourbon Vault - Onsite bar. Open daily.

The Bourbon Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 16.54 per accommodation, per night

Resort fee inclusions:

Additional inclusions
In-room bottled water
Phone calls (may be limited)
Pool access
Hot tub access

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

The seasonal pool is open from May 01 to September 30

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Trail Hotel?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Trail Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Trail Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Trail Hotel?

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Trail Hotel and nearby?

The Trail Hotel has 3 bars and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Trail Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Oak & Ember.

What's the area around The Trail Hotel like?

The Trail Hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Bluegrass Speedway and 13 minutes' walk from Blue Grass Entertainment Complex.

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The Trail Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Very good

Dec 7, 2025

Staff & breakfast

robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 3, 2025

Great combo of location for Bourbon Tours, amenities and food!

Jeffrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 5, 2025

Love this hotel! The bar staff was fantastic! The hotel was updated beautifully in a retro style. The rooms are very nice and comfortable. Can’t wait to come back again!

Pamela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 27, 2025

Staff was incredibly friendly, and the reimagined property was fantastic. We were there for the Bourbon Trail so this was the perfect hotel for our trip!

Andrea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 31, 2025

Very nice hotel. Very friendly staff. Quality bedding and towels. Loved the pool. The outdoor seating is very nice.

Whitney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2025

The rooms were spotless, beds slept beautifully and we absolutely loved our patio.

Angie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 12, 2025

Awesome transformation of an older motel. Great bars, pool and patio areas. Friendly staff! Rooms are nicely remodeled. Would definitely stay here again.

Howard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 13, 2025

We were impressed with the revamp of this hotel! Beautiful spaces, completely renovated rooms, great pool area, friendly and knowledgeable bar staff.

Kara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 10, 2025

Very beautifully renovated hotel. We are locals, but felt like we were out of town on vacation. The staff were super nice and went out of their way to accommodate our needs. We will definitely be back when we need a staycation.

Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 3, 2025

Very friendly staff, always made you feel welcome. Great bourbon centric atmosphere. We arranged a tour through the Bourbon Butler, she was very helpful and quickly arranged a tour of 3 different distilleries and drove us to the distilleries. I would have liked to have seen more variety on the dinner menu the options were limited. Overall, the hotel was definitely a great place to stay nice rooms with some fun amenities. I would definitely book this hotel again!

Roc, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 30, 2025

This hotel has been in operation for a few months - it has a nice atmosphere, clean, easy access and friendly staff. Still some growing pains - service was friendly but a little slow - food was excellent All rooms open to the outside - not completely dark with some outside lighting - our air conditioner was loud. Room was clean and well maintained I am sure things will improve get though the next few months

Sandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 29, 2025

The best that Bardstown has to offer.

I’m not a fan of “motel” style hotels. I’m still not, but it’s the best option in Bardstown. Nice pool, beautiful lobby, and the food in the restaurant needed more seasoning. The cleaning staff were very friendly and this was refreshing.

Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 20, 2025

For Bardstown, it was an upscale urban option with a great restaurant and bar. Pool was totally chill. Staff was very attentive. Close to Makers Mark and Bardstown.

Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 23, 2025

The receptionist that checked us in was not happy nor helpful. However, the rest of the staff was amazing! We had a blast with the bartenders and management. Shoutout to Keaton and Austin!

Michael, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 27, 2025

Nice rooms but just average as a whole

The hotel is still getting up to speed with their amenities given that they are still new. Rooms are nice and comfortable (A/c runs super loud all day and night long so be prepared for that). Restaurant service was not good - food took forever and came out at all different times. While they put a lot of $$ into the design, the hotel is really a motel that sits in the side of a highway. Their “patio view” which is an upgrade is a cement slab with a view of the highway and too hot to sit on in the warm weather as it faces sunset.

3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 9, 2025

Staff friendliness only gets you so far.

The staff was nice and tried their best. But this hotel featured New York size rooms and New York prices. It was a motel in the middle of Kentucky (indeed, the doors open to the outside walkway). Our double room was miniscule, featured no "modern amenities" such as usb outlets, laundry bags, etc., and wasn't turned over during the entirety of our three night stay. And our keys were reset each day, causing us to have to go to reception for a fix (in the middle of a thunderstorm, with all of our stuff sitting on the sidewalk...). This is an $95/night room at best. And $25 for what was effectively a continental breakfast... The common areas (pool, restaurant, lobby) were very nice. The golf simulator was a nice amenity as well. But if you are planning to use the room for anything more than a crash pad, maybe think again before spending over $200 a night...

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 28, 2025

This property is new and beautiful! A vibe of retro motor lodge meets luxe boutique. Hi o & chic at the same time. I sent as initially thrown off by the doors on the outside, but the Trail Hotel pulled it off! The lobby is beautiful with many spaces to sit in small groups & relax on gorgeous leather chairs & relax. The bar is gorgeous and cocktails are great! Steakhouse is delicious. There is a golf simulator that looks like a posh lounge that can be booked and a great speakeasy in the basement. The outdoor pool is in the center with a nice pool bar so you don’t have to go far to grab a drink & bask in the sun. The semi-submerged pool loungers are a nice touch. The gift shop offers some great items including their collection of bourbon & rye. Michael the bar manager (I believe?) was lovely & went over & above to create one of the best old fashioneds I’ve ever had. The rooms are tastefully decorated with a fridge & coffeemaker & the toiletries provided feel upgraded with travel m-size luxe body lotion, etc. Bed & pillows were comfy. There are wonderful fire pits with Adirondack chairs outside and our group loved gathering around the fire each night with a cocktail & stories from the day to share. We stayed 2 nights and really enjoyed our time. The hotel is new and they were somewhat under-staffed as evidenced upon check-in - we waited behind another couple who said they had been waiting a while with no one manning the front desk. This was rectified.

Jacqueline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 29, 2025

Very nice and new facility. Clean and comfortable we will definitely be back.

Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 26, 2025

Quiet area, beautiful hotel. Had a great time here!

Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 3, 2025

Yes it was all good..

Susan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 20, 2025

Great stay

Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 22, 2025

Great new hotel…what Bardstown needed!

Doug, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 30, 2025

The trail house hotel

robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 16, 2025

Pretty

Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 23, 2025

Great food and ambiance!

Elli, 3-night trip

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Popular amenities

Main amenities (9)

Feel at home (6)

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside (King Poolside Room)

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Pool View (Queen Queen Poolside)

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (King Patio Room)

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (Queen Queen Patio)

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed (King Pool View Room)

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Queen Queen Pool View)

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (King Patio Room Accessible)

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Prohibition Suite)

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Mash Bill Suite Accessible)

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Suite, 1 King Bed (The Trail Suite)

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cooperage Suite)

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Single Barrel Suite)

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View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Limestone Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Limestone Suite)

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Distillers Den Suite)

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Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite)

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About this property

The Trail Hotel

At a glance

Hotel size

Arriving/Leaving

Special check-in instructions

Required at check-in

Children

Pets

Internet

Parking