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The Trail Hotel

4.0 star property

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3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, lobby lounge
Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite)
Lobby
Poolside bar
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1875 New Haven Rd, Bardstown, KY, 40004
  • Place, Blue Grass Entertainment Complex
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluegrass Speedway
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside (King Poolside Room)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (King Patio Room)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (Queen Queen Patio)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed (King Pool View Room)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Queen Queen Pool View)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (King Patio Room Accessible)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Product API Enablement)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prohibition Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prohibition Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Mash Bill Suite Accessible)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mash Bill Suite Accessible) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mash Bill Suite Accessible)

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (The Trail Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Trail Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Trail Suite)

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cooperage Suite)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cooperage Suite) | Living area

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cooperage Suite)

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Single Barrel Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Single Barrel Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (Single Barrel Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Limestone Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (Limestone Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Distillers Den Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Distillers Den Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (Distillers Den Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bardstown

With a stay at The Trail Hotel in Bardstown, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Bluegrass Speedway and Blue Grass Entertainment Complex. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Bardstown Art Gallery.

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

Hotel in Bardstown with bars and a seasonal outdoor pool
The Trail Hotel offers 95 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Stay in one of 95 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Oak & Ember serving guests of The Trail Hotel. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Embers
  • Oak & Ember
  • The Bourbon Lounge
  • The Bourbon Vault

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 16.54 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to September 30

The Trail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Cary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lacking on basic housekeeping. Had to request additional basic items (toilet paper, wash clothes, ran out of body wash) due to housekeeping not showing up even though we were out of room all day. Prices on bourbon/whiskey higher than any upscale bourbon bar or hotel I’ve ever been to. Poor follow from bourbon concierge. We were excited to stay at this place when we first booked but were disappointed in lack of basic customer service,
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet area, beautiful hotel. Had a great time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Trail Hotel is an absolute gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility, but mostly the staff made the stay awesome. Made us feel like family
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krizza Mae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice renovation, clean and great accommodations. Not much immediately nearby but Bardstown is only 10 min away. Service at restaurant was pretty slow. Food at restaurant has potential but could use a little improvement. Hotel was full but pool side bar wasn’t open on Friday or Saturday night. Shuttle limited to groups only.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, close to several distilleries. The themed decor is spot on. Excellent restaurant, bar and other resort style amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Waited for 15 minutes with no one working at the check in counter. The bar/restaurant was even worse service. The hotel itself was very nice but the lack of service without any apologies definitely affected our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

MARTIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
special speak easy room not available,restauant food average at best
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice, clean and in a good area. The only disappointment is the restaurant. The food was good, but the portions were small and over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

It was a very unique property with the perfect Bourbon lounge feel. We were there on a Monday…. Would like to try it again during the weekend when we could check out the speak easy and golf simulator. The steakhouse restaurant was mediocre, but okay. My only complaint was how stale and musty our room was. It smelled awful and just gave me the feel of being in a old motel- not the decor, but the smell. I’m sure with the humidity in Kentucky it was out of their control. I will say, the main lobby smelled AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bowling alley was shut off to a private party.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

robert, Crown Point

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible terrible terrible. Stay away cancelled my stay and still got charged.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent decor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great facility

The facility was amazing and the service was great. However the Speak Easy wasn’t open during our time there. The pool bar only was open on Sunday, these were two of the amenities that we were looking forward to.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025