The St. Clair

2.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near Buffalo Trace Distillery

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Lobby
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Standard Studio | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with cable channels
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
311 St Clair St, Frankfort, KY, 40601
  • Kentucky State Capitol
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kentucky State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio

  • City view
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 755 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio

  • City view
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio

  • City view
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

The St. Clair places you next to The Grand Theatre and Old State Capitol. This 15-room hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchens, sitting areas, and microwaves.

What's nearby

  • Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kentucky State Capitol - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Kentucky State University - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Woodford Reserve Distillery - 19 min drive - 12.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linney's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪DaVinci's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Overtime Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The St. Clair

Hotel with a bar, near Buffalo Trace Distillery
Guests staying at The St. Clair enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. If you drive, put free offsite parking to good use. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide concierge services.
55-inch Smart TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Kitchens, sitting areas, and microwaves are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Howser Tavern

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers free nearby 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

The St. Clair Hotel
The St. Clair Frankfort
The St. Clair Hotel Frankfort

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The St. Clair?

The St. Clair offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The St. Clair?

As of May 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The St. Clair on May 20, 2025 start from $132.3, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of The St. Clair?

This hotel is located in Frankfort, just steps from The Grand Theatre and Old State Capitol, and within a short walk of Liberty Hall. You'll also find Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum and Old Governor’s Mansion less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The St. Clair?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find free parking nearby.

Does The St. Clair feature a casino?

No, The St. Clair doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The St. Clair?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The St. Clair good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a kitchen, a down comforter, and a rainfall showerhead.

Does The St. Clair have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The St. Clair have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The St. Clair doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The St. Clair allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The St. Clair.

Does The St. Clair have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to The St. Clair?

The closest major airport to The St. Clair is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), which is 23.7 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The St. Clair?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The St. Clair.

The St. Clair Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations in downtown Frankfort near shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and easily accessible. Renovation of older building was very well done. Great location as well. Highly recommend and we will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a little trouble getting in to the room but the host was so quick to respond and fix the issue quickly. The room was so cute and comfortable. It’s located upstairs from a restaurant right in the downtown area with plenty of restaurants to walk to. Overall, we had a great stay and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri R

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very cute and super close to buffalo trace which is where we wanted to start the bourbon trail with only being a 6 minute drive. Clean and super unique inside, made us feel super safe by providing codes for the outside door, elevator doors and for your room. We had a lovely stay and at an affordable price. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quality and great area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique property in a good location with bars, restaurants and shopping close by. Only complaint is that sound proofing between floors not very good. We could hear the people in the room above us walking and moving around their room. Unfortunately it was at 2:40 in the morning so they woke us up. Otherwise very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sedrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was definitely a favorite! It was within walking distance to most things. The property was clean, quiet, and conveniently located. The staff at the Howser were very friendly. We truly enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

You’ll need a lot of bourbon to be comfortable!!

I booked The Sinclair Hotel through Hotels.com after filtering for properties with a pool and hot tub. I assumed all options shown met my criteria, but The Sinclair had neither. I messaged the hotel but received no response for two days. When I called, I discovered there’s no on-site staff—just an answering service that took multiple tries and long wait times to reach. When I finally spoke to someone, they said I could request a refund through Hotels.com. After contacting Hotels.com, they called the hotel, which refused the refund. Left with no choice, I stayed. The “boutique” hotel looked new but lacked basics—no hangers, no extra blankets, and a broken lamp. The heating barely worked, and the shower didn’t get hot enough to steam up the glass, especially with its open-air design. After contacting the hotel, someone came to “fix” it late, but the temperature remained lukewarm. The second night, a stranger opened my door at 5:30 AM, muttered, “how creepy,” and left. Apparently, the door lock was malfunctioning or they had the code. While the hotel later changed my door code, I didn’t feel safe. To make matters worse, loud trash collection outside my window woke me at 6:30 AM. Overall, poor amenities, unresponsive service, safety concerns, and constant disruptions made this stay awful. I do not recommend The Sinclair Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Beautiful downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with group
Loved this location and place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great places to eat within walking distance and shopping. Cap City Cigar Bar , Kentucky Gentleman Cigars great place as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latonia

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Miranda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
I was originally excited to be in the heart of downtown Frankfort what I thought was a quiet quant town. There are many restaurants and local shops in walking distance. Quiet however, far from it most of the town shuts down by 10pm but that’s when ALL the locals go to the Irish Pub located just 3 doors down from the hotel. It is so Loud it feels like you are at a concert and they don’t close till 2am. Besides it being rowdy, they are on their Motorcycle roaring up and down the street and once they all go home the trash trucks and delivery trucks show up by 7am. So if your looking for relaxing or restful do not stay here. Also make sure you pick the top floor despite the noise from outside it sounded as if we had a heard of elephant stomping above our heads as well as the pounding off a bed frame against the wall. Never been so tired on a vacation and honestly have never left a negative review before but I was just really disappointed. Way too much money for the experience and there is no staff onsite to address with your concerns. And lastly what out for false spam messages that are not from the hotel. I received a link saying my payment had not gone through and they wanted my credit card number- this maybe a Expedia Hack but either way be mindful and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall great stay! Just one thing…

Definitely a 4 star stay, I can’t give 5 stars only because of the process to get ready to arrive. I was told I would receive a link for ID verification but never received 24 hours prior, had to call customer service and was told I had been sent it on my Expedia account, but yet booked through hotels.com, was then told it was emailed to me, never received. Eventually had to have them text me the link which to me should’ve been the first contact not through a made up Expedia account. Other than that the place was great! Very clean, very rustic and overall enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bourbon Trail

The room was nice and clean the parking was not ideal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024