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The Trail Hotel

Property class: 4
Enjoy 3 bars/lounges at this 4-star Bardstown hotel

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A spacious lobby with a large cylindrical column, seating areas, and a wall decorated with various items.
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A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round wooden coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a bar area.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
    ‪4 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)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a mirror, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden headboard.

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a mirror, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden headboard.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a mirror, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a mirror, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden headboard.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

View all photos for Room (Product API Enablement)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room (Product API Enablement)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bourbon Suite)

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

About the area

Bardstown

In Bardstown .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Bluegrass Speedway and Blue Grass Entertainment Complex. Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral and Bardstown Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bluegrass Speedway - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Blue Grass Entertainment Complex - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 4 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lux Row Distillers - 6 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bardstown Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Family Barbecue - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Garage Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Trail Hotel

Enjoy 3 bars/lounges at this 4-star Bardstown hotel
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.

  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Trail Hotel offers 95 accommodations with complimentary bottled 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 showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 on-site 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individually decorated
  • 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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Trail Hotel to the airport?

The Trail Hotel is 38.8 mi (43-min drive) away from the Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Trail Hotel?

As of Oct 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Trail Hotel on Nov 22, 2026 start from CA $187, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Trail Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Trail Hotel.

Does The Trail Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Trail Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Trail Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Trail Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Trail Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Trail Hotel have a pool?

The Trail Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Trail Hotel have a restaurant?

The Trail Hotel is home to Oak & Ember, which features brunch.

Does The Trail Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Trail Hotel to downtown Bardstown?

The Trail Hotel is 1.9 mi away from Bardstown.

The Trail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 395 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

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Loved it. Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great vibe and comfy beds! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the amenities and the ambiance of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, comfy bed. Exactly what I was looking for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great place to stay will stay again if i am in town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay, friendly stay. Great Pool and bourbon bat
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was very clean, located close to town. Hotel lobby and restaurant were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for staycation!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The pool was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fun environment with convenience of a restaurant and loved the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Hotel! Nice restaurant and bars. Great for bourbon lovers!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great! The staff is top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The ambience is amazing. They did a great job with the theming for the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable pool area with outdoor bar. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The bed was incredibly comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a wonderful stay at the Trail Hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with a cozy bed and all the amenities I needed for a relaxing visit. Everything was in good condition, and the room provided a quiet, welcoming atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice boutique hotel with great amenities. Loved the pool and speakeasy. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a unique hotel and you can easily spend they day there with all it has to offer. Definitely set up more for adult entertainment and relaxation after some bourbon tours. Close to down town Bardstown which is so cute.I would recommend to stay here. Rooms were nice and clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was super helpful. And, the bar and restaurant were very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is an amazing hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay! Can’t wait to come back. He service was wonderful. There were some waits or delays due to lack of staff but easy to overlook with the facility and heir quick response when brought to their attention. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, staff very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The look and upgrades were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026