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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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, 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)

  • 274 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 274 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 274 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 274 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 274 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 274 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 274 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 274 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 274 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Product API Enablement)

  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bourbon Suite)

  • 548 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 549 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 549 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bardstown

The Trail Hotel places you within a leisurely stroll of Bluegrass Speedway and Blue Grass Entertainment Complex. This 95-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Blue Grass Entertainment Complex - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bluegrass Speedway - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jose Y Los Tres Amigos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Trail Hotel

Guests of The Trail Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a picnic area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 01 to September 30.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around The Trail Hotel?

This hotel is located in Bardstown, a short 12-minute walk from Bluegrass Speedway and also 13 minutes on foot from Blue Grass Entertainment Complex. You'll also find Bardstown Art Gallery and Spalding Hall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Trail Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Trail Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, The Trail Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Trail Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 until September 30.

Is The Trail Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as 3 bars and a restaurant.

Does The Trail Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Trail Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Trail Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Trail Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Trail Hotel for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Trail Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Trail Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Trail Hotel offer a deck.

The Trail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 130 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karla

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Carmel

Traveled with partner
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