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The Trail Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Dinner served
Seasonal outdoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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Room (Product API Enablement)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bourbon Suite)

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

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About this property

The Trail Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 3 bars/lounges and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
The Trail Hotel offers 95 accommodations with complimentary bottles of 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 a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at The Trail Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of Bluegrass Speedway. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 bars.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Bluegrass Speedway and Blue Grass Entertainment Complex
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at The Trail Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bardstown hotel is smoke free.

Oak & Ember – This restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Embers – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.
The Bourbon Vault – On-site bar. Open daily.
The Bourbon Lounge – On-site 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

  • 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
  • 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: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 May and close on 30 September.

The Trail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 133 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Macomb

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and new facility. Clean and comfortable we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Trail Hotel was a gem, newly remodeled with all the amenities. The staff was hospitable, just sad I didn't bring my suit to sit in the hot tub! We plan to stay again when we revisit The Bourbon Trail.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jung Sun

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great and staff was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff clean room , noisy from doors facing parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

STAMIE

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

María

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

marc, south pasadena

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

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Austin

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
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

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It’s a new property so we understand there will be growing pains. But the hotel needs to be more transparent with daily fees like “amenity fees” ($15) which wasn’t divulged until we checked out. Not a major cost but remind guests of that fee when checking in. Also, rooms need to be cleaned a bit better before guests check in. We had spider webs in corners of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great, central location to many of the local attractions. However, since they are so new, they lacked the room amenities such as brochures for the area attractions and local restaurants, plus what the hotel itself offers (restaurant menus, room service offering, ice machines, and spa offerings). Plus the suite kitchen was not stocked with any paper products. Other than these things, we really did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
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

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful newly developed property. Lots of neat amenities like a golf simulator, rejuvenation room, speakeasy, bar and restaurant. Our only complaint would be the lack of shade on the patio side of the property. The sun was blinding when we tried to enjoy the patio in the late afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025