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The Trail Hotel
Bardstown hotel with 3 bars/lounges and restaurant
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
- Pet friendly
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
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)
CA $194
CA $237 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside (King Poolside Room)
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Pool View (Queen Queen Poolside)
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (King Patio Room)
Exceptional
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Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (Queen Queen Patio)
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)
Very good
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)
Exceptional
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
- 25 sq m
- 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
- 25 sq m
- 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
- 25 sq m
- 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
- 26 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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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)
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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)
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
- 51 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed (The Trail Suite)
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
- 51 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cooperage Suite)
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
- 51 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed (Single Barrel Suite)
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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)
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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
- 51 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
1875 New Haven Rd, Bardstown, KY, 40004
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
Property amenities
Room amenities
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.
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The Trail Hotel Reviews
Excellent
9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The pool area was very nice with upgrades, a giant hot tub, and a nice outdoor patio. (8 reviews)
- The hot tub was very nice and a great addition to the pool area. (3 reviews)
- The restaurant and bar offered excellent dining and a well-stocked bar. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.10/10 Exceptional
Great place, close to several distilleries. The themed decor is spot on. Excellent restaurant, bar and other resort style amenities.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice facility, but mostly the staff made the stay awesome. Made us feel like family
Chuck
Chuck, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great combo of location for Bourbon Tours, amenities and food!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Pamela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Andrea, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice hotel. Very friendly staff. Quality bedding and towels. Loved the pool. The outdoor seating is very nice.
Whitney
Whitney, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The rooms were spotless, beds slept beautifully and we absolutely loved our patio.
Angie
Angie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Krista
Krista, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Awesome transformation of an older motel.
Great bars, pool and patio areas. Friendly staff! Rooms are nicely remodeled.
Would definitely stay here again.
Howard
Howard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We were impressed with the revamp of this hotel! Beautiful spaces, completely renovated rooms, great pool area, friendly and knowledgeable bar staff.
Kara
Kara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Roc, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
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
Sandra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
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
Robin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Kim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Michael, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
2/10 Poor
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...
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice and new facility. Clean and comfortable we will definitely be back.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Quiet area, beautiful hotel. Had a great time here!
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Yes it was all good..
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great new hotel…what Bardstown needed!
Doug
Doug, 1-night trip