Established in 1812, The Woodford Hotel is a National Historic Landmark located amongst Kentucky's horse farms. This property offers a unique bourbon-making experience, blending history, science, and art. The hotel utilizes a specific grain recipe, limestone-filtered water, long fermentation, and a batching process of pot and column stills. It emphasizes a commitment to sustainability, recycling waste and dedicating land to native grass restoration.
Should you book The Woodford Hotel?
A stay at a historic distillery, offering tours and tastings alongside comfortable rooms with city views.
Best for
- Bourbon enthusiasts
- History buffs
- Sustainability-minded travellers
Maybe not ideal for
- Travellers seeking immediate city centre access
- Those looking for extensive on-site dining options
Bourbon heritage
The Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, sits among horse farms. It's known for its unique bourbon recipe, limestone water, and a distinctive batching process using pot and column stills.
Sustainable operations
This property recycles 98% of its waste and dedicates 10 acres to native grass restoration. 97% of food scraps are composted, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.
Room amenities
Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tea and coffee makers. Guests can also find kitchenettes, city views, and streaming services for their convenience.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Garden
- Yoga classes
- Free Wifi
- Express check-in/out
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- BBQ facilities
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- BBQ facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
Location
112 North Main Street, Versailles, KY 40383, United States, Versailles, Kentucky
The Woodford Hotel is located in Versailles, Kentucky.
4 sights nearby, 3 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is Big Springs Park at 0.3 mi.
Things to do nearby
- Big Springs Parkpark0.3 mi
- Nostalgia Stationmuseum0.3 mi
- Lewis Walton Parkpark0.5 mi
- Saint Leo Catholic Churchplace of worship0.9 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9.5 / 10 · Exceptional on Booking.com, from 125 guest reviews
The Woodford Hotel earns near-universal praise for its beautifully decorated, historically characterful apartments that are consistently clean, spacious, and well-located for exploring bourbon country and nearby dining. The handful of complaints — unreliable air conditioning at night, confusing parking with no exterior signage, and limited covered communal space for groups — are minor but worth noting for prospective guests. Overall sentiment across these reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with multiple guests expressing a desire to return.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 26 · average 9.8
They wrote about: location, cleanliness, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 8
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$150 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 24
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What attractions are near The Woodford Hotel?
Big Spring Park and the Nostalgia Station Toy Train Museum are within a 0.5 km walk. Lewis Walton Park and Stout Avenue Park are also nearby.
What are the room facilities?
Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, city views, streaming services, and kitchenettes. Some rooms also offer a toaster, microwave, and refrigerator.
Does the hotel offer parking?
Yes, the hotel provides free parking for guests. Street parking is also available.
What are the check-in and check-out procedures?
The property offers private check-in and private check-out. Express check-in/out is also available.
Are there family rooms available?
Yes, family rooms are available at The Woodford Hotel.
Can I get married here?
The hotel has meeting and banquet facilities, suggesting it can accommodate events.
What kind of drinks are available?
The Distillery Bar is open for visits and offers drinks. The property is known for its bourbon whiskey.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Are there laundry facilities?
Laundry services are available at the hotel. A dryer and clothes rack are also provided in rooms.