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The Trail Hotel

4.0 star property

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A spacious lobby with a large cylindrical column, seating areas, and a wall decorated with various items.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a bar area.
A restaurant with a long communal table and individual booths, a bar area in the background, and a brick wall.
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round wooden coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A modern lounge area with leather seating, a bar, and ambient lighting.

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, Blue Grass Entertainment Complex
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluegrass Speedway
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪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)

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 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)

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)

9.6 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)

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)

9.4 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)

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)

9.8 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)

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)

9.4 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)

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)

  • 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)

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

  • 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.

We should mention

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

The Trail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 285 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay will stay again if i am in town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for staycation!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There isn’t one bad thing I can say about The Trail Hotel, very nice place to be!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

8/10 Good

Angela

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Bartender was awesome room clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and close to downtown Bardstown but there was significant highway noise in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!! What a vibe!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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