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The Trail Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Bardstown with bars and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Consider a stay at The Trail Hotel and take advantage of a firepit, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an outdoor entertainment area. 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 600
AED 722 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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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)

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

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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
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

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

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prohibition Suite) | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mash Bill Suite Accessible) | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
  • 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 | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
  • 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 | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
  • 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 | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Limestone Suite) | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Distillers Den Suite) | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite) | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

About the neighborhood

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
  • ‪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

Upscale hotel
Consider a stay at The Trail Hotel and take advantage of a firepit, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an outdoor entertainment area. 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).
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
Room features
All 95 individually decorated rooms offer perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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

  • 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

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

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 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

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 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 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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The Trail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, comfy beds, great pool and large nice hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Seriously, one of the BEST getaways we have ever taken. Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing and clean. Great fod and bourbon bar
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting property with plenty of hang out space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

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

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Speak Easy and staff is very friendly. Nice decor!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is nice! When you drive up it might look like an 80s Holiday Inn but the remodeling was done with beautiful detail.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

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

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great new hotel…what Bardstown needed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The trail house hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Amenities
Great combo of location for Bourbon Tours, amenities and food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Elli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and ambiance!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Very friendly staff. Quality bedding and towels. Loved the pool. The outdoor seating is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montone

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

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated with a cool vibe. Very bourbon focused. A bit too male focused. Great room. Location does have a bit of traffic noise but is convenient to area attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

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

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spotless, beds slept beautifully and we absolutely loved our patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krizza Mae

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