The Trail Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Bardstown with bars/lounges and seasonal outdoor pool

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3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, lobby lounge
Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite)
Lobby
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, lobby lounge
Poolside bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$405
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

Room options

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Product API Enablement)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prohibition Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mash Bill Suite Accessible)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Trail Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cooperage Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Single Barrel Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Limestone Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Distillers Den Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Bardstown

At The Trail Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Bluegrass Speedway and Blue Grass Entertainment Complex. Highlights at this hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Oak & Ember, is open for dinner. Embers is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. .With a stay at this 4-property class Bardstown hotel, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Bardstown Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bardstown Art Gallery - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lux Row Distillers - 6 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jose Y Los Tres Amigos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mammy's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Trail Hotel

Hotel in Bardstown with bars/lounges and seasonal outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 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 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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 and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • 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
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • 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

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Trail Hotel?

Yep, The Trail Hotel has a free self car park.

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

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Trail Hotel on 25 Nov 2025 start from NZ$376.05, including 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 a pool?

The Trail Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May 01 to September 30.

What makes The Trail Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Trail Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Trail Hotel?

No, The Trail Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Trail Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Trail Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Trail Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.