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Make the Most of Your Bardstown Stay

Bourbon heritage meets architectural elegance

Bardstown earns its trademarked title as the "Bourbon Capital of the World" through substance rather than marketing. The city anchors the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with 11 distilleries within 16 miles, including modern showcases like Bardstown Bourbon Company and historic operations such as Willett Distillery, where The Bar at Willett serves vintage whiskey alongside James Beard-recognized cuisine. The bourbon boom transformed Bardstown into a sophisticated destination where you can tour state-of-the-art facilities and sample rare vintages in elegant tasting rooms.

Federal-era architecture and cultural depth

Kentucky's second-oldest city reveals remarkable architectural preservation. The Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, the first cathedral west of the Allegheny Mountains, houses art donated by European royalty, while Federal Hill—the Georgian mansion that inspired "My Old Kentucky Home"—anchors a state park. Downtown's Courthouse Square showcases over a third of its buildings in Federal and Georgian styles dating from the 1780s to 1850.

Practical considerations

A rental car from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, 38 miles north, provides essential flexibility. The compact downtown remains walkable, but distillery visits require driving. The Rickhouse Restaurant operates in the basement of 1826 Spalding Hall, offering upscale dining in a speakeasy setting.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bardstown

Can I use my miles on Delta Stays to book hotels in Bardstown?

Yes, you can use your Delta miles to book your Bardstown hotel stay, or you can combine your miles with cash for more flexibility. Simply log in to your SkyMiles® account, where you will also discover Member-only offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What is the benefit of booking my Bardstown hotel directly on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. To receive your miles, make sure to log in to your SkyMiles account or provide your SkyMiles number during checkout when making a cash payment. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Is it possible to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies vary by property. We recommend reviewing the cancellation terms displayed in the property information section before confirming your reservation. You will notice that refundable options are available for some rates, while others may be non-refundable. Any modifications or cancellations to your reservation may affect the mileage credits you earn and receive in your account.

Can I use my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card to book?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you can earn additional miles along with valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Please note that terms apply to these offerings. To gain a full understanding of your card's complete benefits package, we recommend visiting the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where detailed information about all your cardholder privileges is available for review.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

From time to time, Delta Stays may present special opportunities for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on their hotel and vacation rental bookings made through Delta Stays. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

Do I need to have a Delta SkyMiles account to book hotels on Delta Stays?

No, Delta Stays accommodations are accessible to all travelers seeking hotel reservations. Nevertheless, enrollment as a SkyMiles Member provides you with opportunities to accumulate miles and gain access to preferential pricing and promotions available only to Members. As a SkyMiles Member, you will receive 2 miles per $1 spent through Delta Cars and Stays (not including taxes and other charges). Joining the SkyMiles program is entirely free. Become a Member today by visiting the delta.com.

Can I book a vacation rental through Delta Stays?

Yes, in addition to traditional hotels, Delta Stays provides an extensive collection of vacation rentals for your vacation. You can browse through a variety of homes, condos, and unique lodging options powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What hotels in Bardstown have high ratings?

In Bardstown, you’ll find 19 hotels to choose from when you book on Delta Stays. Talbott Inn has a guest rating of 9 out of 10, and features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Another top-rated bed & breakfast is Jailer's Inn, where you can enjoy a free full breakfast and free parking. Bardstown Motor Lodge has a rating of 9.2 and this hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a poolside restaurant.

What's a good time of year to visit Bardstown?

To experience Louisville during great weather, visit in September when temperatures average 70°F with mostly sunny skies and light rainfall, coinciding with bourbon harvest season. For off-peak prices and hotel deals, consider January when temperatures reach 35°F with fewer crowds and walk-in availability at distilleries.

What hotels in Bardstown are near Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center?

Tour America's bourbon heritage through interactive exhibits and guided tastings at this Kentucky Bourbon Trail highlight, where you can bottle your own spirit to take home. The Trail Hotel is a popular hotel, which is just a short drive away.

What hotels in Bardstown are near My Old Kentucky Home State Park?

Tour the Federal Hill mansion that inspired Stephen Foster's "My Old Kentucky Home," where costumed guides share stories of 19th-century Kentucky life through elegantly restored rooms. Popular hotels include The Trail Hotel which is a short drive away.

What hotels in Bardstown are located near Bourbon Heritage Center?

Tour the Kentucky Bourbon Trail's premier stop where interactive exhibits trace America's whiskey heritage and you can bottle your own bourbon after sampling award-winning spirits. Popular hotels include The Trail Hotel which is a short drive away.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar