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When traveling around Kentucky, you can always choose to stay in a standard hotel, but there are so many unique options for overnight getaways in our state. Bardstown is a charming town along the Bourbon Trail that is also filled with history, including a few historic buildings that are also hotels and inns. Jailer’s Inn Bed & Breakfast is, indeed, a unique hotel in Kentucky that continues to rank as a favorite in the state year after year. Choose from a beautiful room, or even a jail cell, when spending the night in this historic and unique hotel in Kentucky.

Jailer's Inn Bed & Breakfast sits in the heart of historic Bardstown and is filled with history itself.
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The Old Nelson County Jail held prisoners from 1797 to 1987 and was the oldest operating jail in the state. Now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, it has been a bed and breakfast since 1989.
The majority of the property does not resemble a jail any longer, as it has been transformed into a lovely bed and breakfast.
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You are warmly welcomed when you book a stay at the Inn and the owners want you to feel right at home. Many stay here for not only the history and uniqueness, but also the friendly atmosphere.
During your stay, you'll receive breakfast in the morning, as well as other amenities.
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In addition to things like turn down service and free wi-fi, guests also receive a tour of the former jail. This is a great opportunity to learn about the long and interesting history of the county jail.

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As you explore the grounds on your own, you may forget that you are in a place that once housed criminals.
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The owners have done a fantastic job of maintaining the property's history, while still creating a warm and inviting environment for their guests.
There are nine rooms available at the bed and breakfast, each one with its own character.
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Most of the rooms look like the one shown above, the Victorian Room. These rooms offer king beds, private baths, and many other sought after features. Check out all of the rooms at Jailer's Inn here.
But for a truly one-of-a-kind experience, book a stay in the Jail Cell.
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This room includes a solid steel door, two original bunk beds and shower, and bragging rights that you actually paid to spend the night in jail. We think you'll find this room much more comfortable than the inmates of the past.
As a unique hotel in Kentucky, nothing really beats Jailer's Inn Bed & Breakfast in Bardstown.
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There are so many reasons to spend time in this charming town and now you know where to spend the night. Whether it's in an actual jail cell or in a lovely king-sized bed, you will not soon forget a stay at Jailer's Inn.

Jailer’s Inn Bed & Breakfast is interesting on its own, but it also makes for an incredibly unique hotel in Kentucky. Take a tour and spend the night in this fascinating destination in Bardstown. Have you spent the night at Jailer’s Inn? Did you stay in the jail cell? Tell us about your experience in the comments!

For more information on Jailer’s Inn Bed & Breakfast, visit its website here.

Also, be sure to head here to learn more about the historic building that sits right next door to the Jailer’s Inn in Bardstown.

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Jailer's Inn Bed & Breakfast, 111 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004, USA