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About the Hotel

411 W Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, Kentucky, United States, 40004-1435
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Steps from the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History
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Situated just 1.5 km from Bardstown Civil War Museum, the affordable 5-star Surestay Hotel By Best Western Bardstown General Nelson offers a peaceful retreat at a fenced pool with sun loungers. The hotel is proud to feature a banquet hall and an amphitheatre, near Bardstown Gallery on the Square.

Location

Located merely 450 metres from the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History, this Bardstown hotel is also about 5 minutes by car from entertainment venues like Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Cedar-Fil Golf Course is approximately a 10-minute drive from the Surestay Hotel By Best Western Bardstown General Nelson, and Louisville airport is 70 km away.

You can easily find the Lux Row Distillers within a 4-km distance of the accommodation.

Rooms

The hotel features 47 rooms with a flat screen TV, as well as tea and coffee making equipment. An air conditioner are featured for guests' comfort.

Eat & Drink

Surestay Hotel By Best Western Bardstown General Nelson offers a buffet breakfast made fresh daily. Stephen Foster Restaurant serves various kinds of American dishes just around the corner from the property.

Leisure & Business

Various recreational opportunities and barbecue are also found on site. A meeting room and a business centre with a computer workstation and a photocopy machine are available for those travelling for business.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Bardstown Bourbon Company for a unique distillery tour.
  • Try the Hot Brown at the historic Old Talbott Tavern.
  • Explore the Civil War Museum for local history and artifacts.
  • Stroll through My Old Kentucky Home State Park for scenic views.
  • Check out the Farmers Market on Saturdays for local produce and crafts.
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Surestay Hotel By Best Western Bardstown General Nelson offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Queen Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Queen Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Air conditioning
Queen Room Two Queen Beds Disability Access
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Surestay Hotel By Best Western Bardstown General Nelson offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Business

  • Business centre
  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Surestay Hotel By Best Western Bardstown General Nelson Location

411 W Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, Kentucky, United States, 40004-1435
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411 W Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, Kentucky, United States, 40004-1435
Nearby
Museum
Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History
1500 ft
Church
Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral
1500 ft
Gallery
Bardstown Art Gallery
1800 ft
213 W Stephen Foster Ave
Mackin Antique Mall
1900 ft
Restaurants
Bardstown Burger
2800 ft
126 N 3rd St
Bullitt's Winery & Bistro
2800 ft
126 N 3rd St
Alexander Bullitt's Brewery & BBQ
2900 ft
131 N 3rd St
Getting around
City Centre
Bardstown10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Louisville (SDF)100 min  ·  41.3 mi
Blue Grass (LEX)131 min  ·  54.1 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
from 04:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A american breakfast is served at affordable prices. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
47
Former name
General Nelson Inn

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 220 verified reviews
8.5/10
Great
85%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.7/10
Comfort
8.6/10
Facilities
8.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.1/10
Location
8.9/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 269 reviews
8.3/10
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