The Trail Hotel

Bardstown hotel with 3 bars/lounges and restaurant

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When visiting Bardstown, The Trail Hotel is a great choice to consider. 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 (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 3 bars/lounges
  • Sauna
  • 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 $150
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1

Room options

Showing 11 of 11 rooms
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

Exceptional
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

Very good
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

Exceptional
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

Exceptional
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Product API Enablement)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Suite, 1 King Bed (Bourbon Suite) | Living area
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bourbon Suite)

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

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About the area

Map
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
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jose Y Los Tres Amigos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Trail Hotel

When visiting Bardstown, The Trail Hotel is a great choice to consider. 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
  • Sauna
  • 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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 sauna and 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

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.6

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 a highlight, described as very nice, large, and a great addition to the pool area. (5 reviews)
  • The restaurant and bar offered excellent dining and a well-stocked bar. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is amazing!!
Mitchell, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, comfy beds, great pool and large nice hot tub.
Patricia, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Amenities were overstated. Their bar was closed most evenings and the advertised “speakeasy” wasn’t open the entire stay. Disappointing.
Stephen M Kucharski, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet area, beautiful hotel. Had a great time here!
Kevin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff & breakfast
robin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Trail Hotel is an absolute gem.
Shawna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Ryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing and clean. Great fod and bourbon bar
Rachel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is nice! When you drive up it might look like an 80s Holiday Inn but the remodeling was done with beautiful detail.
Matt, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Interesting property with plenty of hang out space.
Austin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Seriously, one of the BEST getaways we have ever taken. Everything
Christina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Speak Easy and staff is very friendly. Nice decor!
Clifford, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, close to several distilleries. The themed decor is spot on. Excellent restaurant, bar and other resort style amenities.
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great new hotel…what Bardstown needed!
Doug, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

great staff clean room , noisy from doors facing parking lot
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a great location and perfectly decorated for the Bourbon trail. The staff was very nice, we especially liked Taylor, she was a great bartender! The restaurant was good the drinks were great and the pool area was beautiful. I will absolutely recommend this hotel.
Tina, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great combo of location for Bourbon Tours, amenities and food!
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes it was all good..
Susan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great food and ambiance!
Elli, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice facility, but mostly the staff made the stay awesome. Made us feel like family
Chuck, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The trail house hotel
robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a great experience to add to your Bourbon Trail adventure. Bar is well stocked. The dining is excellent. And the staff was so friendly.
Eric, 1-night trip
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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, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Location
Jenny, 1-night trip
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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, 2-night trip