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The Trail Hotel

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A spacious lobby with a large cylindrical column, seating areas, and a wall decorated with various items. - The Trail Hotel (Bardstown)
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round wooden coffee table, and a bar with stools. - The Trail Hotel (Bardstown)
A restaurant with a long communal table and individual booths, a bar area in the background, and a brick wall. - The Trail Hotel (Bardstown)
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a bar area. - The Trail Hotel (Bardstown)
A modern lounge area with leather seating, a bar, and ambient lighting. - The Trail Hotel (Bardstown)
Consider a stay at The Trail Hotel and take advantage of a firepit, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an outdoor entertainment area. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Oak & Ember, serves dinner. In addition to 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a mirror, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden headboard.

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

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a mirror, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden headboard.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a mirror, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a mirror, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden headboard.

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

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bourbon Suite)

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

DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE BASIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bardstown is home to The Trail Hotel. Blue Grass Entertainment Complex and Bardstown Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Shaq & Coco and Kentucky Railway Museum. Visit our Bardstown travel guide
Map
1875 New Haven Rd, Bardstown, KY, 40004

What's nearby

  • A brick building with large windows and a well-maintained lawn.
    My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Bluegrass Speedway
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blue Grass Entertainment Complex
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
    5 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Bourbon Heritage Center
    5 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Bardstown Burger
    5 min drive
  • Burger King
    6 min drive
  • Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
    5 min drive
  • El Patron Mexican Grill
    7 min drive

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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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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

  • Sauna
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Phone

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 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 75 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Trail Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Trail Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Trail Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 100 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Trail Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Trail Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Trail Hotel located?

Situated in Bardstown, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bluegrass Speedway and Blue Grass Entertainment Complex. Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral and Bardstown Art Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Trail Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 312 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and drinks all right there on site. Friendly staff. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Numerous different cool hangout areas including pool, speakeasy, restaurant, and cigar/firepit spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel with complimentary sauna and large pool with a bar and massive hot tub! Beautifully done hotel!! Will stay again and again! Staff was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HVAC could use some updating, but I’m nitpicking here. Property was great, awesome location. Pool & hot tub were top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe and comfy beds! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a convenient location. The rooms are clean. Lots of extras to do on site and great restaurant. We stayed twice and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, friendly stay. Great Pool and bourbon bat
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The staff is top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, located close to town. Hotel lobby and restaurant were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun environment with convenience of a restaurant and loved the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique hotel and you can easily spend they day there with all it has to offer. Definitely set up more for adult entertainment and relaxation after some bourbon tours. Close to down town Bardstown which is so cute.I would recommend to stay here. Rooms were nice and clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel! Nice restaurant and bars. Great for bourbon lovers!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice boutique hotel with great amenities. Loved the pool and speakeasy. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the unique style of this particular hotel. Lobby was lovely, rooms were clean and decorated nicely, restaurant was very convenient for breakfast and snacks. Located in Bardstown, driving to & from distilleries was easy. Staff is very accommodating and friendly. We would definitely stay here again. Just a quick note to anyone staying here... your rooms are outside accessible only. Property is fenced in so safety isn't an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful. And, the bar and restaurant were very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough good things about this motel. From the delicious-smelling lobby to the well-appointed rooms, this is HOW you revitalize a property. Delicious cocktails, comfy bedding, and a pool that would rival a resort, The Trail has it all. My only complaints would be that the “order from your lounge chair” and outdoor bar weren’t in operation while we were there, but that saved us a lot of money in the long run. Ha!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property conveniently located off Jay in Bardstown. Wonderful restaurant, lg comfortable room. Nice pool, bar. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it and excited to come back next year! The decor and details were on point. The food is incredible and the drinks are spectacular. Cards or games and music could be nice in the Lounge across from the Bourbon Alley for another place to hang out there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The pool was large and the patio was nicely decorated. We had a good meal and great cocktails in the bar/restaurant. The Trail Hotel is located just out of town, so it was easy to drive to downtown Bardstown or take a taxi. The room was quiet, and the bed was comfortable. We will devinitely come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant! Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the pool in the center of the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fully booked which left the staff scrambling. Our room never got cleaned and the pool was cloudy. They needed more staff. The hotel was lovely and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Speakeasy was a good time. Restaurant was good but over priced
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hotel. Loved the bars restaurant and especially the pool/spa area. Everything was super clean. The rooms were amazing and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026