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Bardstown Motor Lodge

3.5 star property

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Enjoy dining or socializing in the patio area with tables and chairs.
Relax in this stylish living space with a flat-screen TV, comfortable armchair, and ample storage.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable seating area.
Relax in this inviting space with a comfortable sofa, wooden chair, and desk, leading to an outdoor area with patio seating.
Classic two-story building with a prominent tower and symmetrical facade, featuring two entrance doors and a balcony.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
418 E Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY, 40004
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 221 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 299 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 299 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Accessible

  • 301 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two single beds with white linens and multiple pillows, including a plaid one, are complemented by a bedside table and flat-screen TV.

Distill-Inn

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1257)
$102 nightly
The price was $120
The price is $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Distill-Inn

About this property

Bardstown Motor Lodge

3.5-star Bardstown hotel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, express check-in, and express check-out. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Bardstown Motor Lodge offers 35 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Bardstown hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Bardstown hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and express check-in. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Bardstown Motor Lodge is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Toogie's Table - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bardstown Swim Club - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bardstown Swim Club
  • Toogie's Table

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are recommended to download the property's OpenKey mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bardstown Motor Lodge Hotel
Bardstown Motor Lodge Bardstown
Bardstown Motor Lodge Hotel Bardstown

Bardstown Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really good visit here and really liked the rooms and courtyard. The staff was friendly and helpful when asked. The fold out bed was dirty and we had to get fresh bedding for it. The bar wasn't open and the neighboring restaurant wouldn't let us take drinks to the hotel. If we return to this area we would come back here without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA, Brooklyn

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Bardstown Motor Lodge! Our room was clean, updated, and had such a large, cozy bed. The lodge was also so convenient to all the restaurants and shops in town. We went to Bernheim Forest, Lincoln’s Birth Place National Park, and Mammoth Cave which were all just a short drive away. We also enjoyed the fire pits toasting marshmallows each night. Such a great place- we’ll definitely be back!

8/10 Good

lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the pool was closed which closed the pool bar and we were not permitted to bring drinks from the bar/Restaurant to the firepit area. Need more hangers in room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This location is great in good weather but not good if it's raining. The walk-up to our room was on exterior stairs that had very slick steps and lots of rain coming in. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. The staff person was sitting on a couch instead of being behind the counter. He had stuff everywhere when I checked in... it was like he was doing homework or something. a girl was hanging out who didn't appear to work there... maybe a girlfriend. The gentleman who checked me in sat on the couch and was unprofessional. I was very disappointed in the interaction with check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

david, lawrenceburg

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool Retro Motor Lodge

Perfect accommodations for a stay on the Bourbon Trail. Very cool retro motor lodge that is very clean. The fire pits are a great place to sit and sip after a day of running around. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

Everyone was so personable. I arrived to a warm room that was clean and comfy. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Very easy to access the Bourbon Trail.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice Motel. They even have a few fire pits
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean, and the staff was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun place to stay

We enjoyed our stay so much! The check-in was easy. The bed was very comfortable. The shade on the window let a lot of light in from the porch light, which made it light in the room for sleep. Maybe add a curtain?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All the pictures for the property show only 1 story, so i never thought I'd need to request ground floor, as hubby is a disabled vet. We were given a 2nd story room w no elevator, so that was frustrating. There is no daily housekeeping and the exterior door to our 2nd story room wasn't fully sealed, so daylight was visible around the entire door. We were told at check in that the type of room we had (king size bed, studio room) for our stay (thursday to sunday) this was the only one available, so it was pointless to mention the door issue to the front desk. The room satisfied the need of a bed & a shower, but we don't plan to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Great communal place for bourbon drinkers!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decorate is so cool!!! It’s different and unique. And comfort and clean. Love the idea of barn fire and hang out place. Food next door too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and clean

Room and bathroom were very clean. They offered to keep fire pit going outside even in December while it was snowing outside, it was already burning when we got there. Staff was kind and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Dakota

Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has nice amenities like fire pits and a pool but the bug infestations, strange smells, and dirty rooms do not make the amenities worth the stay. I had to move rooms after a bug issue and the second room was not clean. The floors were grimy, the shower doors had streaks, and the remote for the tv was literally sticky. They also don’t offer room service (which is fine I guess although they do have a restaurant on the property) and the town doesn’t have great options on Uber Eats.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute and homely

Lors 9f character, loved the courtyard and the pool was even open in November
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024