Talbott Inn

Fantastic stay. Beautiful, historic building very nicely interior decorated. Simple, classic furniture. Classy coffee/tea setup. Delicious, hearty breakfast (included with stay). Can't beat the price/value. Really cute main street in this small town.

We visited while on the bourbon trail. The room was freshly redone. The bed was somewhat comfortable but felt like a select air mattress or waterbed without enough support. We were in room 102, which faced a different, but the constant traffic on the busy road seriously distracted from what could have been a nice experience -- or a good night's sleep. We also tried the tavern. One of the waitress was very nice, but the other either was having a bad day or just hated her job and everyone in the bar. Being in the South, we didn't expect such a crass attitude. In short, we will find different accommodations next time.

This place is amazing. So much history there. Food is outstanding!!! Our waitress was the best. Sorry I can’t remember her name but she had adorable pink hair. She was spot on with our entire order. Even up to the desserts. My husband had the pork chop and said it was about the best he ever had. I had a cup of Burgoo and wow was it good!! My honey brown was so delicious too and peach cobbler was yo die for. Can’t wait to go back there. Loved it!!!

Wow! If you’re dining there, be sure to get the old main tavern room with stone walls and original artwork. We had the fried green tomatoes and Shepards pie which was top notch. The shrimp grits were fine if a bit on the bland. The sidecar named desire cocktail was pretty dang tasty. Be sure to tour the top floor for some history of the area.

DO NOT STAY AT THE OLD TALBOTT INN! Why? 1. The room had a moldy, musty smell that gave me a headache in less than an hour in the room. We couldn't even stay, we had to check out in less than 2 hours! Upon check out the receptionist informed us that they had an issue with the AC units in some rooms and were aware of the smell! 2. It is unsafe. The front door to the inn does not lock and there is not someone at reception at all times. We even had to check in at the restaurant down the street because no one was at reception at check in time of 4:00 So, anyone can come into the inn and break into the rooms. I requested a refund for the unsafe and unhealthy room that we could not stay in. I left a message with the receptionist and followed up with an email to the manager and no response.

“Fantastic location with great rooms right next to the historic tavern and within walking distance of everything in Bardstown. The breakfast was an absolute standout, and the whole experience made our trip even more special. We can’t wait to go back!”

All the obvious good things about this place aside, the historical value is absolutely INSANE. Abraham Lincoln supposedly spending the night in this building... when he was still a kid... among at least a couple other notable people from the same era... you'd think the rooms would be much more expensive than what they were...

We stayed in May 2025 and everything was great until our 3rd night when the person below us left their TV blasting ALL night! At 3:00 a.m. we called the manager multiple times to get it resolved. But by then we couldn’t sleep at all. Needless to say we were so upset the manager assured us we would be refunded for our 4th day if we left early, afterwards. However it’s been over two months and they still have not refunded us!!! I would NOT recommend nor would I stay here again!!!

We came here due to the history of the Talbott tavern and the location right in town. Well we were very happy here. The location cannot be beat. The rooms were modern and well appointed. And the most important thing. Clean! The staff here was very helpful. The breakfast is just ok but decent for an included breakfast. We ate it all but one morning that we wanted to try a local place. Overall a great experience. We will return!

The location of this newer hotel is great. Right downtown and next door to the Old Talbott Inn. The staff was very friendly! They have a small gift shop. If you stay you also get free breakfast over at the Tavern. The only thing not making this 4 or 5 stars are the rooms themselves. The rooms are smallish. And our room only had a bed. No chair. So your only option is to lay on bed. Thankfully we had a camping chair with. It's a boutique hotel, would be awesome if they had a little sitting area outside.

My fiancé and I had fantastic stay at Talbott Inn when we stayed in Bardstown! We read some great reviews on the Inn when we were planning a bourbon trail trip and were impressed with what we saw. Let me tell you that this place is a great place to stay. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We met the owner who gave us the history of the Inn and it's famous guests (Abraham Lincoln, Jesse James, George Patton). The room we were in (Daniel Boone room) was spacious and perfect for two people. The breakfast included each morning was the best continental breakfast that I've ever had. I can't say enough good things about the Talbott Inn!

We checked in and was greeted in a friendly manner. We booked a queen bed because they didn't have king size bed. The room was comfortable but there was only one table in the room so we had to use a luggage rack with the serving tray as a table. Beginning at 7 pm, a band plays which makes it very hard to hear the tv or talk. Nothing was mentioned about this when you make the reservation. We weren't told until we arrived at the hotel. Should have been informed about this before booking! We were given the room right over where the band was playing. There were empty rooms not that close to where the band. It would have been nice to have a choice of room. I was very disappointed with my stay at Old Talbots and then where you have to make your reservation charged a fee of $17.99! This is another thing we should have been told when booking. The Inn does not take reservations over the phone. I would Not recommend this hotel to anyone and will never stay there again!

At the last minute, we decided to stop in Bardstown to do some Bourbon shopping. We were lucky enough to get a room at the Talbott Inn. The Inn is one of the oldest buildings in Bardstown, built in 1779. Many famous people have stayed here, including Abraham Lincoln and Jesse James. We stayed in the newer part our room was large and very comfortable. There is a restaurant and bar at the Inn we didn't eat at the restaurant but did enjoy the bar. Just a heads up that everything in Bardstown closes up early. The only disappointment was the breakfast. It was cold, and the waitress looked like she wanted to be anywhere but there.

Hotel beds were horrible pillows were horrible the noise next to the room by the street is horrible and the service if you're not out of the room exactly at 11:00 they're banging at your door saying you know check out is 11 I will never stay there again

The reason this hotel gets 2 stars is for its beauty, historic value and cleanliness. That's it. The service was poor. After driving since 4 am, it was very disappointing to hear that our room would not be ready until 4:30. No apologies, no compensations. The young man at the check in desk didn't even act like he cared. The room was clean, but the bed was so uncomfortable, we got hardly a wink of sleep. It was lop sided and I thought I would roll off. When the restaurant is full, as hotel guests, there was no where for us to park after a long day on the bourbon trail. A 3 day stay quickly turned into a 2 day stay. PS. Because of the age of the building, there are no elevators.

Went to dine at the Historic Talbott Tavern. Beforehand we looked through the gift shop which was filled with lots of interesting items. Since it is located in Bardstown, KY which is the Bourbon Capital of the World it is filled with just about anything having to do with bourbon including candy, glasses and bourbon cigars!? After eating, we were allowed to tour the Inn. It is very rich in history so I took photos of the many bits of historic tales of who had stayed there before. We couldn't see the inside of any of the rooms because they were filled completely up. Since we only live 45 minutes away we wouldn't have a real need to do so, but having no vacancies is a good sign. Built in 1779! and here the village where I live is historic - incorporated in 1855. They beat us by a long shot!

Just stayed there. Rooms were clean (check in time 4pm) bar and dinner food was good. Country breakfast served on weekends was very disappointing, cold scrambled eggs, cold biscuits and gravy. Went to breakfast (Pats kitchen)Sunday am for a good breakfast ! Recommend that or Harrods bakery (yum Yums )

My husband and I stayed here for three night while in town for a wedding. I have stayed here before so I can say with certainty that it has really went downhill. The room had a musty odor, the carpet was unclean, and the furniture was not in good condition. Our towels were dingy and literally had holes in them! I went to the check in desk to inquire about a to go order and was told that they couldn't do that because the kitchen was backed up and they had a large party there. I understand being short staffed, but after the condition of our room that was just another disappointment. They do serve breakfast in the morning which was pretty good. On our second morning they were out of coffee and coffee cups. We did ask, but we got our breakfast and finished it while waiting so we gave up and left. I did attempt to reach out to management directly, but the voicemail box was full and my call to the front desk went unanswered. I know this place can be quite nice and a good experience, but that was not the case this visit and even though the location is nice, there are newer, well kept options in Bardstown now that I will try next time.

Great location and very friendly staff. Was nice to be able to park and just walk the town. Parking is very limited...we were on the street. No fancy frills, room was clean. Our room was off by itself and only noise was from room above.

This is a historic building in a old town so know what you're getting into! Its never going to be able to be a 4-5 star hotel in a big city, but that's one of the reasons you should stay here. With that being said we had a nice night there. It was a litttle noisy even after the bar closed at 10pm but the bathroom fan comply drowned out the noise and they make great pains to warn you about the noise before you book. The breakfast was very good but its a one size fits all. The staff just ask you how many and then put a plate of eggs, bacon, a biscuit, and hash browns in front of you. They had orange juice, milk, and coffee to drink. The bed was a bit small for two people, as was the bathroom and we had a bit of trouble locking our door - the handle itself was jiggling out of place! Also the mini frost is super old and makes strange noises all night. I had to get up to unplug it. All and all its a little rundown, our sink had cips and cracks in it and the shower curtain needs to be replaced! Its really starting to show its age. However I frimly believe that eeryone should experience staying in a small town-old-timmy hotel once!

All Covid protocols are being followed. Lovely inn with such history. We also ate dinner at the restaurant. Delicious. I finished my hot brown and I never finish a meal. Capped off the night at the bourbon bar where we met the nicest lady who eventually revealed herself to be an owner. Even gave us free shot glasses from the gift shop! Breakfast In the morning was simple but delicious. We enjoyed the audio tour of the building as well. Not fancy, but clean, pleasant, and worthy of a stay if you haven't.

We came here when we were visiting Louisville this summer, it's a really cool little gift shop.. we didn't stay at the inn but the guests we were speaking to said it was really cute. We visited because it's an awesome part of history & the bourbon bar restaurant is the oldest restaurant in Kentucky. Cool little place to stop by for a few minutes if you're already in Bardstown.

I stoped here because the history and to purchase Bourbon stuff. I didn't have huge expectations but the items they have for sell are awesome and the staff was amazing. The history of this establishment was enough to make it worth while!

Precious little bed and breakfast. Staying in the modern portion of the building which I highly recommend. I was skeptical upon booking but would definitely stay here again. It's a beautiful historic building with lots of character and charm in the center of town.

A HUGE mistake. I booked a room for 2 nights and specifically paid extra for a room which the Talbott Inn web site described as "gorgeous view of the Court Square". BEWARE. All night we listened to trucks circling the the square. It was horrible. The room had an air conditioning unit above one of the two queen beds. It blew on the bed all night even with adjusting the vents. It was so damp in the room the bath towels felt wet. The ceiling had spots on it. We found out it was due to the roof leaking. Please note, we did not stay in the historic building, this was their new building. A good indicator of customer service was when we returned from breakfast there was a workman waiting to paint our ceiling. He was advised that the room was unoccupied. Stay clear of the Talbott Inn as well as the restaurant (which I will review separately). You may be wondering why I didn't approach management. Look at my review of their restaurant and you will understand why.