The Trail Hotel

2.5 star property
Enjoy 3 restaurants at this Bardstown hotel

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Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1875 New Haven Rd, Bardstown, KY, 40004
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Product API Enablement)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Limestone Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Single Barrel Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cooperage Suite)

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Trail Suite)

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite)

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Distillers Den Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mash Bill Suite Accessible)

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prohibition Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bourbon Heritage Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Patron Mexican Gril - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Trail Hotel

Enjoy 3 restaurants at this Bardstown hotel
There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at The Trail Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Bardstown hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Trail Hotel offers 100 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 and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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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

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Things to do

  • 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 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
  • Limited room service
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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

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

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.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 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
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. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 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 May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Trail Hotel on Jun 10, 2025 start from $196.94, 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?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Trail Hotel, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

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

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For Bardstown, it was an upscale urban option with a great restaurant and bar. Pool was totally chill. Staff was very attentive. Close to Makers Mark and Bardstown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025