The Trail Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.5 (56 reviews)
1875 New Haven Rd, Bardstown, Kentucky, 40004 , Bardstown , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Front entrance ramp
Firepit
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great experience
Well stocked bar
Clean and comfy beds
Nice facility
Cons:
Poor customer service
Housekeeping issues
High food prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some complaints about housekeeping and stale room smells, but generally clean.
Service
8.18
Mixed reviews on service; some guests experienced delays and poor follow-up.
Location
9.72
Convenient to area attractions; however, some traffic noise.
Room Quality
8.67
Great room quality mentioned, but some issues with stale smells.
Amenities
8.7
Great amenities overall, but some were not available during the stay.
Value for Money
7.66
Prices on bourbon/whiskey considered high; restaurant portions felt overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Food was good but portions small and some quality issues noted.
Overall Experience
9.68
Guests had a positive overall experience despite some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 05:44

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Trail Hotel in charming Bardstown.

Recreation and Relaxation
Unwind by our seasonal outdoor pool or indulge in one of our refreshing drinks at one of our two bars/lounges. Experience ultimate relaxation as you take advantage of our concierge services to help plan your activities.

Dining Delights
Savor delightful dishes at any of our three on-site restaurants or enjoy room service during limited hours. Start your day right with our delicious to-go breakfasts available daily.

Comfort and Connectivity
Our 100 well-appointed guest rooms come equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and designer toiletries to make your stay comfortable and connected. Enjoy added conveniences like desks and daily housekeeping to ensure a stress-free experience.

Book your stay at The Trail Hotel today for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to September 30.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 56 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 8.18
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7.66
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Eric friends
10
Pros:

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.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Patricia partner
10
Pros:

Very nice, comfy beds, great pool and large nice hot tub.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Luanne
10
Pros:

Newly renovated with a cool vibe. Very bourbon focused. A bit too male focused. Great room. Location does have a bit of traffic noise but is convenient to area attractions

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Joseph
6
Pros:

Beer taps broken. Been that way for a while as i understand. Only options are Bud, Bud Light, Busch and Mich Ultra.
One 2 OZ pour Shenks: $60
One 2 OZ pour Preservation Old Man Winter:$80

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
J
Jenny partner
8
Pros:

Location

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Michael partner
6
Pros:

Lacking on basic housekeeping. Had to request additional basic items (toilet paper, wash clothes, ran out of body wash) due to housekeeping not showing up even though we were out of room all day. Prices on bourbon/whiskey higher than any upscale bourbon bar or hotel I’ve ever been to. Poor follow from bourbon concierge. We were excited to stay at this place when we first booked but were disappointed in lack of basic customer service,

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Kevin
10
Pros:

Quiet area, beautiful hotel. Had a great time here!

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
S
Shawna partner
10
Pros:

The Trail Hotel is an absolute gem.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Chuck partner
10
Pros:

Very nice facility, but mostly the staff made the stay awesome. Made us feel like family

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Krizza Mae partner
10
Pros:

Clean

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
B
Brian friends
8
Pros:

Very nice renovation, clean and great accommodations. Not much immediately nearby but Bardstown is only 10 min away. Service at restaurant was pretty slow. Food at restaurant has potential but could use a little improvement. Hotel was full but pool side bar wasn’t open on Friday or Saturday night. Shuttle limited to groups only.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth friends
10
Pros:

Great place, close to several distilleries. The themed decor is spot on. Excellent restaurant, bar and other resort style amenities.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
K
Krista family
10
Pros:

The hotel is very nice, clean and in a good area. The only disappointment is the restaurant. The food was good, but the portions were small and over priced.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Chris family
4
Pros:

Waited for 15 minutes with no one working at the check in counter. The bar/restaurant was even worse service. The hotel itself was very nice but the lack of service without any apologies definitely affected our stay.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
S
Sabrina
10
Pros:

Clean

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
M
MARTIN partner
6
Pros:

special speak easy room not available,restauant food average at best

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Lori
8
Pros:

It was a very unique property with the perfect Bourbon lounge feel. We were there on a Monday…. Would like to try it again during the weekend when we could check out the speak easy and golf simulator. The steakhouse restaurant was mediocre, but okay. My only complaint was how stale and musty our room
was. It smelled awful and just gave me the feel of being in a old motel- not the decor, but the smell. I’m sure with the humidity in Kentucky it was out of their control. I will say, the main lobby smelled AMAZING

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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robert
2
Pros:

Terrible terrible terrible. Stay away cancelled my stay and still got charged.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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jamie
6
Pros:

The bowling alley was shut off to a private party.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
M
Montone partner
10
Pros:

Excellent decor

2025-09-05 via Nuitee