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The Trail Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Bardstown with bars/lounges and seasonal outdoor pool

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Lobby
Dinner served
Seasonal outdoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$269
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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1875 New Haven Rd, Bardstown, KY, 40004
  • Place, Blue Grass Entertainment Complex
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluegrass Speedway
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside (King Poolside Room)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside (King Poolside Room)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Pool View (Queen Queen Poolside)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Pool View (Queen Queen Poolside)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (King Patio Room)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (King Patio Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (Queen Queen Patio)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (Queen Queen Patio)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Queen Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed (King Pool View Room)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room, 1 King Bed (King Pool View Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Queen Queen Pool View)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Queen Queen Pool View)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (King Patio Room Accessible)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (King Patio Room Accessible)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Product API Enablement)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Prohibition Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prohibition Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prohibition Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Mash Bill Suite Accessible)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mash Bill Suite Accessible) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mash Bill Suite Accessible)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (The Trail Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Trail Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Trail Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cooperage Suite)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cooperage Suite) | Living area

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cooperage Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Single Barrel Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Single Barrel Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (Single Barrel Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Limestone Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Limestone Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (Limestone Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Distillers Den Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Distillers Den Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (Distillers Den Suite)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite)

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Still Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Bardstown

At The Trail Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Bluegrass Speedway and Blue Grass Entertainment Complex. Highlights at this hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Oak & Ember, is open for dinner. Embers is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. .With a stay at this 4-property class Bardstown hotel, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Bardstown Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Blue Grass Entertainment Complex - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bluegrass Speedway - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 48 min drive - 83.2 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jose Y Los Tres Amigos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mammy's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Trail Hotel

Hotel in Bardstown with bars/lounges and seasonal outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at The Trail Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bardstown hotel is smoke free.

  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Trail Hotel offers 95 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Embers
  • Oak & Ember
  • The Bourbon Lounge
  • The Bourbon Vault

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 16.54 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 May and close on 30 September.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Trail Hotel?

Yep, The Trail Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Trail Hotel?

As of 12 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Trail Hotel on 12 Jan 2026 start from AU$243.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Trail Hotel have a pool?

The Trail Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May 01 to September 30.

What makes The Trail Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Trail Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Trail Hotel?

No, The Trail Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Trail Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Trail Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Trail Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Trail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 106 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bowling alley was shut off to a private party.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

robert, Crown Point

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible terrible terrible. Stay away cancelled my stay and still got charged.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent decor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! The bar staff was fantastic! The hotel was updated beautifully in a retro style. The rooms are very nice and comfortable. Can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great facility

The facility was amazing and the service was great. However the Speak Easy wasn’t open during our time there. The pool bar only was open on Sunday, these were two of the amenities that we were looking forward to.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roc

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, always made you feel welcome. Great bourbon centric atmosphere. We arranged a tour through the Bourbon Butler, she was very helpful and quickly arranged a tour of 3 different distilleries and drove us to the distilleries. I would have liked to have seen more variety on the dinner menu the options were limited. Overall, the hotel was definitely a great place to stay nice rooms with some fun amenities. I would definitely book this hotel again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Very friendly staff. Quality bedding and towels. Loved the pool. The outdoor seating is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has been in operation for a few months - it has a nice atmosphere, clean, easy access and friendly staff. Still some growing pains - service was friendly but a little slow - food was excellent All rooms open to the outside - not completely dark with some outside lighting - our air conditioner was loud. Room was clean and well maintained I am sure things will improve get though the next few months
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The trail house hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great new hotel…what Bardstown needed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection

We stayed at the Trail Hotel recently and it was fantastic. We will definitely be back. The pool was definitely a highlight. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We apparently lost power in the middle of the night on the last night but did not notice. They provided complimentary breakfast due to the inconvenience. Whether you want to experience the great bourbon trail or just relax all day at the hotel, this is a must stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Upgraded motel with average service & good pool

Upgraded old-style motel, with average size rooms and exterior doors. Inconsistent service in the restaurant and at the bar. Enjoyed the pool during the July heatwave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great! I Would like to see the bar step up their drinks & drink making, especially because they are on the bourbon trail. I’ll be back, very fun hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trail hotel was amazing

Great motel. Nice seating outside the room. Great bar. Newly remodeled and very tastefully done. Staff was super helpful and friendly.
Beautiful bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New property so everything looked great. Front Desk staff amazing, housekeeping didn't vacuum. No ice machines they provided bags of ice which left us trying to find places to keep ice. Pool area very nice but No bartender at pool bar the entire weekend. Restaurant food was over cooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The Trail Hotel was very nice and updated. The staff was not very knowledgeable on the area. No transportation or concierge to advise on various activities. The food was very subpar and not good. We had a view of the highway .. we checked in early and had asked for a room by the pool and was advised that it was more money. The room was $400. Overall a 3 star
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best that Bardstown has to offer.

I’m not a fan of “motel” style hotels. I’m still not, but it’s the best option in Bardstown. Nice pool, beautiful lobby, and the food in the restaurant needed more seasoning. The cleaning staff were very friendly and this was refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly friendly, and the reimagined property was fantastic. We were there for the Bourbon Trail so this was the perfect hotel for our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Georgina

Travelled with family
Better communication at check in. Restaurant needs a lot of work. Shouldn’t take 2 hours for dinner. Prices to do not reflect the quality of the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025