The Trail Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Dinner served
Seasonal outdoor pool
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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

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

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

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room (Product API Enablement)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bourbon Suite)

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

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About this property

The Trail Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has 3 bars/lounges and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, concierge services and dry cleaning.
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 sauna and 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. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • 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
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Bluegrass Speedway and Blue Grass Entertainment Complex
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Trail Hotel offers its guests a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Trail Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and concierge services. 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 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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 75 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 153 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kymmene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Found the room quite noisy - fridge, air con/ heating unit v loud Room didn’t retain heat so heating kicked in every 10 mins and it was noisy Public areas nicer than rooms Bed was comfy Shower was good No luggage stand
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

michele

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Delaware

Friendly staff, nice decor, and good location. They do charge extra to use all of the amenities the hotel offers which is annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for a get away. Food was good, service was excellent. Front desk was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. We enjoyed the jacuzzi and the room was beautiful and very clean. The bed was very comfortable. We had breakfast at the restaurant and it was amazing. Just a beautiful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is very pretty and updated. Having a heated pool and hot tube open all year is a plus. The other amenities are an additional cost. What I was disappointed in was the size of the rooms, the heat ac are very loud, if your room is faces the expressway you hear the traffic and the room needed a detailed cleaning. Which is disappointing since their price point is about $80 or so more a night compared to other local hotels in the area.
Dirty greasy hand prints on door to bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic hotel. They knocked it out of the park with this one. Already planning a trip back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the BEST stay here!! We are coming back. Everyone here is amazing. Best meal, room, Bourbon lesson & tasting! Keton & Mary were exceptional. Best sour dough this side of anywhere!!! They loved on our dog Aussie! The bourbon coffee was exceptional in the morning! Who knew you could find sea-food like this in KY??? Stay here-I guarantee you will love it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, cincinnati

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerri, Crossville

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell, Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff & breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff-Nick. There was a parade in town that created road closures. He found an alternative route and stayed on the phone with me to get me where I needed to go
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes it was all good..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

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