Name: Bardstown Motor Lodge
Address: 418 E Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown Area, 40004, US

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Anna

The staff is supberb. These ladies wear many hats. They are very pleasant to talk to and knowledgeable about the area. Our room was very clean and neat in appearance. The pool is awesome (crystal clear). They go to great lengths to make sure all travelers feel welcomed and comfortable. We will stay here everytime we are in Bardstown!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Melanie

Upon driving up was not so sure. Quickly greeted by happy, helpful staff. (Sarah) Everything from beginning to end was great. Pool was warm and relaxing. Sarah was always around offering assistance, towels, ice, drinks, directions and suggestions for food etc. If ever back this way will def. stay again.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Ann

The staff was great! The rooms were a little dark.

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Patrick

Health Department in pool closing....bugs in room

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2026

Brandy

Overall the room was clean. The bed was alright. I would rate the bed as more on the firm side. My husband complained it hurt his back both nights we stayed but it was fine for me.
We stayed in room 23 and I did notice a strong musty small as soon as we walked in. When you pull up to the place it does look a little on the run down side. The flower beds have large weeds growing. That alone would make the presentation look better when first pulling up.
Its a little miss guided when you first pull into the place trying to figure out where the office if located. Its not clearly marked on were to go. You have to go to the courtyard located in the middle of the building.
The pool was down when I was there so I can not really rate it. I would not rate the stay based on that due to things of that nature happens and things break down.
To break down the stay I would not stay again. The place is not worth the money spent. It would have been cheaper to stay in a budget motel down the road and get the same services and maybe even breakfast added in.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Ken

Fine hotel. Pool was closed due to pump issues so we didn’t get to experience swimming.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Lisa

The concept is good, but the property is not well maintained. The room was very damp and musty. Feet were black from walking on floor. Pool did not work the entire stay. Small, flimsy curtain did not keep out light at night. Bed was comfortable and it is about 15 minutes walk (up hill) to town.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Janice

Checking in was easy, once we figured out the office was off the courtyard. The sign says \"check-in kiosk\", but it is an office staffed until 10pm. The young lady that ran the office was super nice and helpful. The Bardstown Motor lodge is nicely restored as a mid-century modern motel. We had a suite which was very large, by motel standards. The bed was extremely comfy! The living room area had a sofa, side chair, small dining table and 2 chairs, a wet bar with a sink and under-counter refrigerator. The area could be separated from the bedroom by sliding a barn-style door. Unfortunately, the bathroom door was also a sliding barn-style door (not very private). The bedroom had a coffee bar with a Keurig, microwave, and another under-counter fridge. Our suite had 2 doors-- one opened to the parking lot (we could park right in front of our room) and the other opened to the courtyard, which has Adirondak chairs and tables, picnic tables, a large outdoor fireplace, and some smaller, individual firepits. Very nice to gather your group or meet new friends. The pool was closed due to a pump failure, but the area was fenced, private, and nicely appointed. I would recommend to anyone who likes those retro vibes!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Beth

The lady at the front desk is AWESOME, Malery, really friendly and great!!! I stay in hotels all over Kentucky, every week and, Malery is one of the best front desk personnel I have ever met! I will stay at this property every chance I get. Comfortable beds, wonderfully appointed decor and, amazing restaurant!!!!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Farrah

It was ok for one night

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Paul

We were in area for Bourbon Trail and wanted to stay overnight in Bardstown. Looking at reviews we found this place. It was perfect, look past the outdated outside and cracked concrete parking lot as room was clean, quiet area, close to downtown and friendly check-in.

Beds were comfortable, large pillows and nice renovated rooms and bathroom. Would stay there again when in the area.

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

John

Great staff!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

ANN

retro motor lodge, fun vibe. very clean, staff goes the extra mile. firepits to meet other guests. close proximity to bourbon trial and downtown. compfy beds and bedding. all good. will be back again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Paris

Clean, quiet area. It’s a good spot if you like hanging outside in the courtyards. Parking is small for anyone bringing huge vehicles. Staff is hella friendly. I plan to book with them during warmer months.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Kevin

The shower door leaked. We could not use the swimming pool at all. Staff was friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Jane

Even though the pool wasn't open (due to unforeseen issues) it was a perfect spot. We plan to return again soon.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Whitney

My mother and I stayed one evening at the Bardstown Motor Lodge in June 2026. The women that worked there were absolutely professional, friendly, helpful and fun! You can tell they enjoy their hospitality positions, and they do an amazing job. The property is well maintained, and the rooms are so clean. The courtyard and pool is such a relaxing and fun space. My mother and I ate dinner at the restaurant next to the lodge called Toogie’s Table (which we had to make a reservation - feels fancy). They treated us like royalty with their hospitality manners and the atmosphere was like something out of a magazine. Beautiful and the FOOD!!! It was delicious (and I’m a very picky eater). Our table was private, and I felt like my mother and I could speak freely. I would definitely stay there if in Bardstown again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

David

great place for a getaway

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Timothy

Friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Dee

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Jordaizn

The property was clean and the staff were helpful and nice! Would recommend staying here!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Spencer

Amazing stay, close to downtown Bardstown. Very close to distilleries and restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Ben

Great

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Andrew

Our stay there was great and we really enjoyed the courtyard with the fire pits. The staff was great. The rooms were clean and the area itself was wonderful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Leigh

Very clean large room with incredibly comfortavle bed. Very nice staff.

4/10

Poor

21 Apr 2026

Karren

This property was very disappointing and not as advertised. The photos online are misleading and do not reflect the condition of the standard rooms. While the courtyard area is nice and looks like the pictures, that seems limited to the suites. The regular rooms are outdated, worn down, and feel very low budget.

Our room had a strong mildew/mold smell. The bathroom did not feel clean—the shower curtain was plastic and visibly dirty with built-up soap scum. The sink drained very slowly, which added to the frustration. There was only one thin curtain that barely covered the window, offering little privacy.

There also appeared to be an issue a couple of rooms down, as staff were going in and out for two days and left the door propped open the entire time.

The “poolside bar” is actually part of the office/lobby area and serves pre-made bottled cocktails, not what is shown in the photos. The cocktails pictured appear to come from a neighboring restaurant, which is not part of the motel. That restaurant was rarely open, and the hours listed on the motel’s website did not match reality.

The staff was friendly, but overall this felt like a low-budget motel being marketed and priced like a much nicer property. Not worth the cost, and I would not stay here again.

Do not stay here, unless prices are extremely low matching the quality.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Christy

Bardstown Motor Lodge is a great location for enjoying all Bardstown has to offer. The hotel has great rooms that are comfortable and a nice place to end the day.
The staff was very friendly and offered assistance in all questions Bardstown.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Diamond

Favorite stay when in the trail

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2026

Jason

Staff was super friendly/helpful. I think don’t judge a book by its cover is a good descriptor, because the room interior was very nice.

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2026

Regina

Nice little courtyard to sit by fireplace and chill out for the evening. Staff was very friendly, location was great. We would stay again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Joanne

The room is modern but it was a bit chilly on a very cold Kentucky night. No staff on site during our stay. Great location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2025

Chris

Room and staff were great! We had no hot water on two very cold mornings.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Anthony

Staying at the motel was a unique experience. It reminded me of when I was a kid and we would stay at motels on vacation. The rooms are nicely updated while retaining the ambiance of staying at a motor lodge in the 60's. It was a very enjoyable experience. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The only issue we had was the room would get very warm at night, and when we adjusted the temperature on the thermostat, and eventually turned it off, the heat still came on, and the room remained very warm. I would highly reccommend the Bardstown Motor Lodge for people looking for a more interesting experience than a typical hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Dan

great plce

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Samantha

Everything was great for our 2 night stay. The beds were very comfortable, everything was clean, the staff were amazing! Definitely will stay again!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Jennifer

Friendly staff, great location, and room was clean and comfortable. Also S’mores by the firepit right outside our door.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Jan

Check in was a breeze and the young woman at the desk was friendly. She told us when the fire would be started in the outdoor fireplace that night. We took advantage of the warm November night and sat by the fireplace..That was a great perk!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

robin

Checking in and out. Was a party atmosphere.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Harry

Lots of amenities packed into a small place.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Leonard

Some cleanliness issues (coffee cup lid on floor near inside door by desk, bathroom sliding door was very dingy/dusty on the inside of the bathroom). Otherwise fine. Bar was not fully stocked for cocktails on the menu.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Kevin

The property is unique as to the style of the rooms and the nostalgic look back at 1950s motor courts. My only knock on the property is that we must have removed about a dozen stink bugs from the room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Vikki

Such a cute motel! We loved sitting out at the fire pits at night. The staff was really wonderful though small.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Jennifer

Pros: Conveniently located. Kitschy vibe. Great little courtyard. Nice \"lounge\" area at the check/in with games, coffee maker, fireplace.

Cons: The blind is only light-filtering, not room-darkening, which allowed so much light in from the outside \"porch\" (as well as the street light). It also had a broken piece that left a hole for even more light to enter. There were some kind of Dove Mens' Care product stickers affixed to the top of that window frame, which the cleaning person somehow failed to see and remove. We struggled with opening the main door from the inside. Perhaps that locking mechanism can be looked at (#4).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Angela

Adorable lodge with the friendliest staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Ravi

Excellent place to stay

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Nathan

Cute little hotel and very close to heaven hill and willet distillery

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Molly

Amber, Cameron & the rest of staff were so kind & helpful. We had a minor hiccup & they took care of it. The heated salt pool & outdoor fire w/ s’mores was a great way to end a busy (bourbon) day. We’ll be back to the Bardstown Motor Lodge!

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Sherri and Dean

Rooms were spacious, beds and pillows very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, setting up the fire pits and keeping them fed with wood, supplying ice and other necessities. The entire property was very clean, but furniture and rugs had some stains. The pull down shades did not block the exterior light, had to get creative to darken the room. We loved the courtyard, did not use the pool but it looked very nice. Given this was a “motor lodge”, my expectations were not that high. I was pleasantly surprised. Last thing - the restaurant was not open for breakfast or lunch - dinner was excellent - we were there 4 nights.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Sara

Beautiful property! Super friendly and helpful staff. Nice pool, comfortable room. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2025

Nicholas

Lots of stains in the room one big spot on the floor then every piece of furniture had some sort of stain on it.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Aug 2025

Cheryl

Didn’t like the room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Barbara

Very pleasant and helpful staff. Fifties feel but newly renovated. Great place to relax and enjoy the pool and fire pits. Happy to host our dog. Would go back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

John

Great location for visiting local distilleries. Downtown Bardstown was only a 10-15 minute walk so we didn’t have to worry about driving after visiting a couple bourbon bars in town.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2025

Sharon

An ok place to stay.

It wasn’t bad although the other two couples in our group ended up not being able to stay with us. That was disappointing. The rooms were fine. We were right by the pool and they were loud and partying back there til very late. Only other complaint was no vending machines so no pop or evening snacks. Otherwise it was clean and nicely decorated. The bed was comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Brenda

Great staff. Fun atmosphere & convenient location.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

William

Bardstown Retro Oasis

Very clean and quiet rooms. Updated rooms, retro style, really comfortable beds. The staff is also very nice and helpful. Great oasis with a nice pool that is walking distance to Bardstown. Mixed drinks and bar at the pool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Angel

Great hotel!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Craig

The staff are polite and go the extra mile.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Tiffany

We loved staying here! Andrew and the young lady who checked us in were fantastic. Ask Andrew to use his homemade simple syrup in your Old Fashioned…you’ll love it!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Christopher

Check in was a little confusing, finding the front desk kiosk at back of property and then the key maker not working (sign mentioned this, find front desk attendant), but no worries. Room was nice and up to date. Linens, bed comfort, and soaps were excellent, with cleanliness very good. Courtyard was nice on evenings with the bar open. I don’t always enjoy campfire smoke and all the pits were lit but found places to avoid it. Cocktails were ok but pricey. Staff was always very friendly and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2025

Tina

Great outdoor area! Rooms average!

The outdoor front light was shining right into our room at night, maybe add a shade underneath the blinds The room smelled musty.
Loved the courtyard with fire pit! Was the best part of the hotel!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

GAIL

Like this one!

Room is real comfy, beds are great. They have a saltwater pool at 93 degrees! The staff was so friendly, makes you feel real welcome.
The hotel is real close to the downtown area and right across the street is the My Old Kentucky Home State Park!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Ashley

10/10

I would 100% stay here again. We loved the heated pool and fire pits with free smores kits. The room was comfortable and quiet and had everything we needed. I highly recommend eating at Toogie's Table. The food was great and they offered deals for hotel guests.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2025

Allen

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

CHRISTINA

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!

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2025

lawrence

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

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2025

karen

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Stephen

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Monica

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2025

Brenda

It was a very nice Motel. They even have a few fire pits

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Amber

It was nice and clean, and the staff was super friendly and helpful!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2025

Collette

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?

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2024

Jill

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

Hannah

Great place! Great communal place for bourbon drinkers!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2024

Stephanie

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.