Bardstown Motor Lodge

We had 2 rooms: a single king (room #4) and a double queen (room #18). Pros: The rooms were nicely sized. Beds were very comfortable. Mini fridges were also of a nice size. This is a pet friendly motel. The pool is shallow 3-4 foot, but great after a hot summer day. There were lots of towels and chairs around the pool area. There were great seating choices around the fire pit as well. Room 4 had a backdoor leading to the back patio, pool, and fire pit area. The shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and lotion provided smelled great! The ac was very effective. TVs were large. The parking was nice and the staff were super friendly and kind. They actually allowed us to check out late. The inside is way cuter than extended on the outside. Cons: The bathroom doors did not latch or stay shut. They were no longer aligned with the jamb (I believe due to shifting and wood swelling in the heat). The king room shower originally had doors on a track, but now had a curtain which was very close to you while showering. We had to crack the curtain to lesson the curtain coming in and touching us. The corners and sides of the rooms weren’t very clean, there were small rocks and small dead bugs. The windows didn’t have curtains and you could see around and through them. The keys didn’t always work. Overall, this was a very basic motel with some nice amenities.

So close to everything! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The pool and courtyard area were just perfect.

The maintenance of this place is terrible, e.g., I went four days without water and there was virtually no sense of urgency to get it fixed. The place has gone approximately 2 years with no Do Not Disturb / Maid Service Requested door placards available. They frequently run out of clean towels and openly admit it..., absolutely avoid this dump!!!

Great staff that are friendly, helpful and accommodating. Firepit and conversational chairs complete with complimentary smore kits. Inventive drinks and a relaxing vibe at the pool. Well appointed rooms complete with coffee and water.

Bardstown Motor Lodge never disappoints! Great vibe and excellent location! The fire pits were a great way to share our finds along the Bourbon Trail!

Doing a May 2025 bourbon trail trip with my son, this was the lodging I chose. It turned out to be an excellent choice that ticked all the boxes: clean, convenient to food and distilleries, along with being affordable. I would best describe it as a blend of past and present, meaning it reminded me of motel stays from my youth, but with modern upgrades. Our double queen room was spacious, clean, had a large screen TV and internet. The room received basic service in the mornings with fresh towels and restocked coffee. Overall, it exceeded my expectations and should I make a similar trip in the future, I will stay here again.