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The Trail Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Dinner served
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, lobby lounge
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, lobby lounge
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a bar area.

Reviews

9.2 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, Bluegrass Speedway
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Grass Entertainment Complex
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room (Product API Enablement)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bourbon Suite)

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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, desk chairs and telephones. 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. Open daily.
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

  • 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
  • Phone

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
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 261 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant! Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very cute and stylish.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hotel. Loved the bars restaurant and especially the pool/spa area. Everything was super clean. The rooms were amazing and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The speakeasy and restaurant was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and wonderful staff. Speakeasy is awesome and pool area was very nice. Great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were friendly from the front counter to the main bar and speakeasy .Rooms and grounds well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was best in area from my experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The bar was well stocked
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice hotel! The room was very clean and nice, along with the restaurant! The golf simulator and bourbon room was a nice amenity also. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Small property and all amenities are not inclusive, which can be misleading, but overall great a great spot. Great spot for a buisness trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful renovated hotel, food is amazing especially the corn bread 🙀 speech less
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere, the food, the room, the location. What a gorgeous hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful, the staff friendly. Top notch experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen Sammons

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar great. Hot tub not hot enough first day, then fine. Great staff, friendly, nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and overall experience was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great and staff was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful! Very clean room, very helpful staff and a fabulous dinner at Oak and Ember onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub wasn’t hot. Rooms are drafty, but we were there on a very cold weekend. Hotel is beautiful, well maintained. Bar is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were more than welcoming. Great room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet area, beautiful hotel. Had a great time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025