Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free of charge.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, breakfast is available, but specific details about the type and cost are not provided.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located approximately 0.6 miles from Bluegrass Speedway and 0.7 miles from Blue Grass Entertainment Complex. Other nearby attractions include the Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral (1.9 miles) and the Bourbon Heritage Center (3 miles).

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, which is open from May 1 to September 30.

The Trail Hotel

What guests think

The Trail Hotel earns praise for its stylish bourbon-themed renovation, welcoming staff, and convenient location for distillery visits, while several reviews flag drawbacks such as loud in-room HVAC or highway noise, inconsistent housekeeping, and uneven availability of certain amenities.

Guests frequently enjoy the bourbon-focused spaces, bar and restaurant, and leisure features like the pool and large hot tub, though several on-site extras carry additional fees. Rooms are newly remodeled and comfortable but tend to be compact with exterior-entry doors, and some reviews mention insufficient darkness from exterior lighting. Food and drink impressions are mixed, with praise for cocktails and some dishes but reports of slow service, limited beer options, and high bourbon prices. Overall, expect a stylish, amenity-rich base for exploring the Bourbon Trail with occasional service and value trade-offs.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

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Facilities

Attractive, bourbon-themed spaces with a popular pool and large hot tub; extras like the speakeasy, golf simulator, and bar are highlights. However, some amenities were closed or understaffed at times, selections were limited, and many extras or services cost more.

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Stephen

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very pretty and updated. Having a heated pool and hot tube open all year is a plus. The other amenities are an additional cost. What I was disappointed in was the size of the rooms, the heat ac are very loud, if your room is faces the expressway you hear the traffic and the room needed a detailed cleaning. Which is disappointing since their price point is about $80 or so more a night compared to other local hotels in the area.

10

Patricia

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

Joseph

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

James

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

New property so everything looked great. Front Desk staff amazing, housekeeping didn't vacuum. No ice machines they provided bags of ice which left us trying to find places to keep ice. Pool area very nice but No bartender at pool bar the entire weekend. Restaurant food was over cooked.

6

jamie

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bowling alley was shut off to a private party.

10

Katherine

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful newly developed property. Lots of neat amenities like a golf simulator, rejuvenation room, speakeasy, bar and restaurant. Our only complaint would be the lack of shade on the patio side of the property. The sun was blinding when we tried to enjoy the patio in the late afternoon.

8

Brian

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Tina

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is in a great location and perfectly decorated for the Bourbon trail. The staff was very nice, we especially liked Taylor, she was a great bartender! The restaurant was good the drinks were great and the pool area was beautiful. I will absolutely recommend this hotel.

8

Beth

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Trail has a lot of potential, and should grow into a wonderful space. We had one hiccup at checkin, and were told the incorrect room number, but that was fixed quickly. The lobby/lounge/bar/restaurant area is lovely, well appointed, but unfortunately they’re trying some sort of “signature smell” air freshener that made it unpleasant to stay in the lounge area. The rooms were nice, with fully renovated and spacious bathrooms. Really nice linens, but no place to hang them when not in use. No toilet lid on toilet, no exhaust fan in bathroom. The HVAC in the rooms is really, really loud. The pool area was VERY nice, lots of upgrades and a giant hottub. The outdoor patio areas were also nice. Every single thing other than your room and the pool is an extra charge. No free coffee in the morning. Want to check out the speakeasy? $15. The golf simulator, extra charge. I think over time as this “resort” evolves their approach will as well. Great potential.

10

Michael

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The facility was amazing and the service was great. However the Speak Easy wasn’t open during our time there. The pool bar only was open on Sunday, these were two of the amenities that we were looking forward to.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found The Trail Hotel clean and well kept. Others reported inconsistent housekeeping, dust or musty odors, and occasional maintenance lapses.

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Krista

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Stephen

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very pretty and updated. Having a heated pool and hot tube open all year is a plus. The other amenities are an additional cost. What I was disappointed in was the size of the rooms, the heat ac are very loud, if your room is faces the expressway you hear the traffic and the room needed a detailed cleaning. Which is disappointing since their price point is about $80 or so more a night compared to other local hotels in the area.

10

Mark

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay and property was amazing. A couple points to consider although not very big deals but something to look into...we did not have a do not disturb sign for the door and some areas in the room where not visible were very dusty. Again nothing major just something to consider. Otherwise it was a wonderful stay

10

Sabrina

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean

10

Angie

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were spotless, beds slept beautifully and we absolutely loved our patio.

10

Jessica

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice and new facility. Clean and comfortable we will definitely be back.

6

Michael

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

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,

8

James

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

New property so everything looked great. Front Desk staff amazing, housekeeping didn't vacuum. No ice machines they provided bags of ice which left us trying to find places to keep ice. Pool area very nice but No bartender at pool bar the entire weekend. Restaurant food was over cooked.

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Lori

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Krizza Mae

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean

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Rooms

Newly remodeled rooms with comfortable beds and stylish decor; several have exterior-entry doors and patios. Multiple reviews report compact layouts and insufficient darkness from exterior lighting.

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Stephen

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very pretty and updated. Having a heated pool and hot tube open all year is a plus. The other amenities are an additional cost. What I was disappointed in was the size of the rooms, the heat ac are very loud, if your room is faces the expressway you hear the traffic and the room needed a detailed cleaning. Which is disappointing since their price point is about $80 or so more a night compared to other local hotels in the area.

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Kymmene

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Found the room quite noisy - fridge, air con/ heating unit v loud Room didn’t retain heat so heating kicked in every 10 mins and it was noisy Public areas nicer than rooms Bed was comfy Shower was good No luggage stand

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Angie

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were spotless, beds slept beautifully and we absolutely loved our patio.

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Sandra

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has been in operation for a few months - it has a nice atmosphere, clean, easy access and friendly staff. Still some growing pains - service was friendly but a little slow - food was excellent All rooms open to the outside - not completely dark with some outside lighting - our air conditioner was loud. Room was clean and well maintained I am sure things will improve get though the next few months

6

Tiffany

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upgraded old-style motel, with average size rooms and exterior doors. Inconsistent service in the restaurant and at the bar. Enjoyed the pool during the July heatwave!

10

Luanne

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

8

Kevin

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It has the upscale vibe, nice amenity's. Staff was nice. Rooms seemed small for a family but better for a couples stay. Needed a ice machine some where by the rooms. Bar was great

10

Pamela

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love this hotel! The bar staff was fantastic! The hotel was updated beautifully in a retro style. The rooms are very nice and comfortable. Can’t wait to come back again!

2

david

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was double charged on checkout. Had no blackout curtains in our room and lights shown right through. Shower didn’t drain very well. Restaurant was overwhelmed and half of my food was fresh and other half had been played mad was like warm. For the price it should have been exponentially better. As of now they are in desperate need of getting it together.

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Robin

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’m not a fan of “motel” style hotels. I’m still not, but it’s the best option in Bardstown. Nice pool, beautiful lobby, and the food in the restaurant needed more seasoning. The cleaning staff were very friendly and this was refreshing.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and welcoming, with standout bartenders and helpful tour arrangements. Still, guests noted inconsistent service, slow restaurant pacing, unattended front desk at times, limited local guidance, and a few billing errors.

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Georgina

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Better communication at check in. Restaurant needs a lot of work. Shouldn’t take 2 hours for dinner. Prices to do not reflect the quality of the food.

6

Michael

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

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,

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Roc

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly staff, always made you feel welcome. Great bourbon centric atmosphere. We arranged a tour through the Bourbon Butler, she was very helpful and quickly arranged a tour of 3 different distilleries and drove us to the distilleries. I would have liked to have seen more variety on the dinner menu the options were limited. Overall, the hotel was definitely a great place to stay nice rooms with some fun amenities. I would definitely book this hotel again!

10

Kara

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were impressed with the revamp of this hotel! Beautiful spaces, completely renovated rooms, great pool area, friendly and knowledgeable bar staff.

10

Pamela

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love this hotel! The bar staff was fantastic! The hotel was updated beautifully in a retro style. The rooms are very nice and comfortable. Can’t wait to come back again!

2

david

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was double charged on checkout. Had no blackout curtains in our room and lights shown right through. Shower didn’t drain very well. Restaurant was overwhelmed and half of my food was fresh and other half had been played mad was like warm. For the price it should have been exponentially better. As of now they are in desperate need of getting it together.

4

Chris

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Beth

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Trail has a lot of potential, and should grow into a wonderful space. We had one hiccup at checkin, and were told the incorrect room number, but that was fixed quickly. The lobby/lounge/bar/restaurant area is lovely, well appointed, but unfortunately they’re trying some sort of “signature smell” air freshener that made it unpleasant to stay in the lounge area. The rooms were nice, with fully renovated and spacious bathrooms. Really nice linens, but no place to hang them when not in use. No toilet lid on toilet, no exhaust fan in bathroom. The HVAC in the rooms is really, really loud. The pool area was VERY nice, lots of upgrades and a giant hottub. The outdoor patio areas were also nice. Every single thing other than your room and the pool is an extra charge. No free coffee in the morning. Want to check out the speakeasy? $15. The golf simulator, extra charge. I think over time as this “resort” evolves their approach will as well. Great potential.

10

Eric

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Chuck

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

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

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Location

Convenient for distillery visits and area attractions; several call it central or close to Bardstown and Makers Mark. Some rooms pick up highway noise, and there’s little immediately adjacent.

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Kim

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Kevin

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Jeffrey

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great combo of location for Bourbon Tours, amenities and food!

8

Jenny

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location

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Sandra

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has been in operation for a few months - it has a nice atmosphere, clean, easy access and friendly staff. Still some growing pains - service was friendly but a little slow - food was excellent All rooms open to the outside - not completely dark with some outside lighting - our air conditioner was loud. Room was clean and well maintained I am sure things will improve get though the next few months

10

Luanne

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Marlene

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was in a great, central location to many of the local attractions. However, since they are so new, they lacked the room amenities such as brochures for the area attractions and local restaurants, plus what the hotel itself offers (restaurant menus, room service offering, ice machines, and spa offerings). Plus the suite kitchen was not stocked with any paper products. Other than these things, we really did enjoy our stay.

8

Brian

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Tina

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is in a great location and perfectly decorated for the Bourbon trail. The staff was very nice, we especially liked Taylor, she was a great bartender! The restaurant was good the drinks were great and the pool area was beautiful. I will absolutely recommend this hotel.

10

Kenneth

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Dining

Dining feedback is mixed: many enjoyed good food and cocktails, while others reported slow service, average or overpriced dishes, limited beer options or broken taps, and high bourbon prices.

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Krista

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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alan

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a fantastic property. The golf simulator room was amazing and very reasonably priced. Food at the restaurant was excellent. The gift shop is very nice as well. The speak easy is a must for the bourbon lover to find rare and old bourbons.

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Brittany

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Food was great! I Would like to see the bar step up their drinks & drink making, especially because they are on the bourbon trail. I’ll be back, very fun hotel!

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Georgina

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Better communication at check in. Restaurant needs a lot of work. Shouldn’t take 2 hours for dinner. Prices to do not reflect the quality of the food.

6

Joseph

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

Michael

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

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,

8

Brian

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Tina

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is in a great location and perfectly decorated for the Bourbon trail. The staff was very nice, we especially liked Taylor, she was a great bartender! The restaurant was good the drinks were great and the pool area was beautiful. I will absolutely recommend this hotel.

10

Eric

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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MARTIN

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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The Trail Hotel

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

Room (Product Api Enablement)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bourbon Suite)

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