Bardstown Hotels: Where to Stay in Kentucky

Finding hotels in Bardstown, Kentucky is easy once you know the options. The town sits in bourbon country, and the lodging mixes historic inns with chain hotels near the main roads. This guide covers every Bardstown hotel and motel we could confirm from at least two sources. We flag the gaps and tell you what to ask before you book. Rates change daily, so we do not quote any. Call each property to confirm details before you travel.

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Hotels in Bardstown KY: What We Could Confirm

Where to Stay in Bardstown: Quick Overview

Bardstown has two kinds of lodging. The first kind is the historic inn. These sit in or near the downtown historic district and offer a small number of rooms. The second kind is the chain hotel. These cluster along Morton Avenue, Chambers Boulevard, and John Rowan Boulevard and offer more rooms and more standard amenities.

Visit Bardstown, the local tourism office, describes a mix of historic hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. Its list includes the Talbott Inn, Jailer’s Inn, the Bardstown Motor Lodge, Bourbon Manor, Springhill Plantation, and the Homestead at Log Still Distillery. Hotel directories add the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Suites, SureStay by Best Western General Nelson, and Hampton Inn.

We checked each name against two or more sources. Where we found only one source, we say so. Where sources disagree, we note the conflict.

Historic Hotels in Bardstown

The historic inns suit travelers who want to walk to restaurants and shops. They also have fewer rooms, so book early for busy weekends.

Jailer’s Inn

Jailer’s Inn is a bed and breakfast in the Old Nelson County Jail. Visit Bardstown says the history of the building goes back to 1897. The inn uses Victorian decor and serves a full breakfast in a sunny courtyard.

The inn stands at 111 West Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004. Call (502) 348-5551 or toll free at (800) 948-5551. The official site lists check-in from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Call ahead if you plan to arrive after 8:00 PM. Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

The official site lists three room types. They are the Garden Room, the Jail Cell room, and the Family Suite. Breakfast starts at 8:30 AM Monday through Saturday and at 9:00 AM on Sunday.

The inn does not allow pets because of guest allergies. The standard cancellation notice is seven days. Large event weekends such as Kentucky Derby weekend and the Bourbon Festival weekend need 30 days of notice. Read the full policy on the official site before you book.

Talbott Inn and the Old Talbott Tavern

The Talbott Inn offers guest rooms in a restored 1913 building on Court Square in the historic district. The inn stands steps from the Old Talbott Tavern. Visit Bardstown says the tavern hosted Stephen Foster and Jesse James. The tavern has operated since 1779 according to the Visit the USA guide.

A travel directory lists the inn at 107 West Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004, with phone 502-348-3494. The listing shows 15 rooms across two floors. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The same listing mentions free on-site parking, air conditioning, a coffeemaker, a microwave, and a refrigerator in rooms.

Treat the room count and room amenities as unconfirmed. They come from one directory. Call the inn to ask about your exact room before you book. The older version of this post called the property Talbott Tavern and Inn, which is the name some booking sites still use.

Bardstown Motor Lodge

The Bardstown Motor Lodge opened in the late 1950s as a roadside motel. The Common Bond Hotel Collection redesigned the property in a mid-century modern style. Visit Bardstown says guests find a stylish pool and one of Bardstown’s most acclaimed restaurants on site.

Hotel directories list the address as 418 East Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004. We did not confirm a phone number, check-in time, or room count. Check the lodge booking page or call the front desk before you plan around those details.

Bed and Breakfasts Near Bardstown

Visit Bardstown also lists three bed and breakfast options. Bourbon Manor is a Greek Revival manor built in the 1820s. The tourism office mentions a country gourmet breakfast, antique furnishings, and a spa for guests only. Springhill Plantation sits on an estate dating to about 1857 and offers complimentary winery tastings. The Homestead at Log Still Distillery is a farmhouse on the distillery campus in nearby Gethsemane. Guest suites overlook a lake.

We found these three only in the Visit Bardstown guide, which the tourism office last updated in February 2025. We could not confirm addresses, phone numbers, or policies. Treat all three as single-source listings and call before you plan a trip around them.

Chain Hotels in Bardstown

The chain hotels sit a short drive from downtown along the main roads. They offer more rooms and the usual amenities. Most travelers who bring children, pets, or a lot of luggage pick one of these.

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Bardstown

The Fairfield Inn and Suites stands at 1070 Morton Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004. Two sources agree on the address. A hotel directory lists the phone as 502-350-6720.

The directory lists 92 guest rooms and one 1,200 square foot meeting room. Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Rooms have a coffeemaker, microwave, refrigerator, and cable TV. The directory also lists a laundry room and free on-site parking.

The older version of this post promised free breakfast and a fitness center. We could not confirm either from the sources we read. Ask the front desk about breakfast and pool access when you call.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bardstown

This IHG hotel stands at 950 Morton Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004, on the same street as the Fairfield Inn. A hotel directory lists the phone as 502-849-4667.

The same directory says the hotel has 80 rooms over four floors and opened in 2020. Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Rooms have a coffeemaker, microwave, refrigerator, in-room safe, and cable TV. Guests can use a laundry room and free on-site parking.

The room count and opening year come from one directory. We list them as unconfirmed. Ask the hotel about breakfast and pool access, because we did not confirm either.

Hampton Inn Bardstown

The Hampton Inn stands at 985 Chambers Boulevard, Bardstown, KY 40004. The Bardstown Chamber of Commerce member page lists the phone as (502) 349-0100. The chamber listing describes an indoor pool, a fitness room, a business center, and a free hot breakfast. The listing places the hotel near downtown shops and restaurants, My Old Kentucky Home State Park, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

One booking listing at the same address uses the name Spark by Hilton Bardstown. This listing shows a different check-in window, a paid continental breakfast, and different amenities. The two sources disagree. We could not tell which one is current. Call the hotel and ask for its current brand, breakfast terms, and pet policy before you book.

SureStay by Best Western General Nelson

The older version of this post did not list this hotel. The Best Western site lists the SureStay at 411 West Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004. Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

The Best Western page tags the property with free breakfast, free high-speed internet, accessible rooms, pet-friendly rooms, and kitchenettes. Photo captions mention a pool and a breakfast room. Asian Hospitality reported in March 2025 Vrindavan LLC bought the 48-room hotel from Dhamdhani LLC and the property was fully renovated in the past two years. The hotel keeps its Best Western affiliation.

The page gives no direct phone number, so book through the Best Western site or call its central reservation line. Ask about pet rules before you bring an animal.

Motels in Bardstown and Budget Options

Bardstown has few true roadside motels. The Bardstown Motor Lodge is the main one, and the lodge now offers a designer take on the old motel idea. For the lowest-key stay, compare the SureStay and the chain hotels on Morton Avenue.

We do not quote rates here. Prices shift with the season and the event calendar. Bourbon Festival weekend in September and Kentucky Derby weekend fill the inns first. Compare dates on a booking site and then call to confirm the final terms.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Bardstown: Unconfirmed

The older version of this post listed a La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham. Two directory pages list one at 3305 East John Rowan Boulevard, Bardstown, KY 40004. One lists the phone as 502-233-6680. One of them lists 81 rooms with 13 suites and says the property last renovated in 2022.

We found no notice of a closure or a brand change. We also found no page from Wyndham itself. We treat La Quinta as an unconfirmed listing. Call the hotel to confirm the hotel is open and ask about pets, because the directory pages disagree on pet fees.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked each hotel name, address, and phone number against at least two sources where we could. The sources included the Visit Bardstown tourism office, the Jailer’s Inn official site, the Best Western site, the Bardstown Chamber of Commerce, and several hotel directories.

We could not confirm current rates. We could not confirm breakfast terms at several chain hotels. We could not confirm a phone number for the Bardstown Motor Lodge or the SureStay. Many hotel sites blocked our review, so we relied on directories for several details. Treat every phone number, time, and amenity here as a starting point and call to confirm.

We also dropped two claims from the older post. The post called Jailer’s Inn a luxury hotel with a rooftop bar and an on-site restaurant. The official Jailer’s Inn site describes a bed and breakfast with a courtyard breakfast. We found no source for a rooftop bar. The older post also described the Talbott Tavern and Inn rooms as antique filled with a lively bar. We confirmed the tavern, but not the room decor.

Things to Do Near Bardstown Hotels

Most guests come for bourbon and history. Visit the USA calls Bardstown the Bourbon Capital of the World. The guide says the downtown historic district holds over 200 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

My Old Kentucky Home State Park centers on Federal Hill, a three-story red brick mansion built from 1795 to 1818. Judge John Rowan lived there. Stephen Collins Foster visited in 1852 and wrote My Old Kentucky Home there. The park also hosts the outdoor musical drama The Stephen Foster Story.

Several distilleries welcome visitors. Visit the USA lists tours at Lux Row Distillers, Bardstown Bourbon Company, and Preservation Distillery. The guide lists tastings at Heaven Hill, Willett, and Four Roses. Visit Bardstown says Maker’s Mark sits about six miles from downtown. The tourism office adds Heaven Hill offers the You Do Bourbon experience.

The Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History occupies a building dating to 1826. The My Old Kentucky Dinner Train serves lunch and dinner on a ride through Bluegrass countryside. Check each attraction for current hours and ticket rules before you go.

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival takes place in September, according to Visit the USA. Book rooms well ahead if you plan to visit then.

How to Choose Where to Stay in Bardstown

Pick a historic inn if you want to walk downtown. Jailer’s Inn and the Talbott Inn both sit in the historic district. Pick a chain hotel if you want a larger property with standard rooms. The Fairfield Inn, the Holiday Inn Express, and the Hampton Inn sit near the main roads.

Travelers with pets should call before booking. Jailer’s Inn does not allow pets. The other properties list varied rules, and several sources disagree. Ask about pet rules and any related terms by phone.

Late arrivals need a plan. Jailer’s Inn asks guests who arrive after 8:00 PM to call ahead. Chain hotels usually run a front desk all day, but confirm this by phone.

Louisville is the nearest big city for more lodging choices. Hotel directories place Bardstown roughly 30 to 36 miles from downtown Louisville. This is a directory estimate, so check the drive on a map before you rely on the figure.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Bardstown range from historic inns near Court Square to chain hotels along Morton Avenue and Chambers Boulevard. Jailer’s Inn and the Talbott Inn offer the most history. The Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and SureStay offer standard hotel stays. Call each property to confirm rates, breakfast, pet rules, and current brand before you book your Bardstown stay.

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