How close is The Woodford Hotel to Woodford Reserve Distillery?

One mile. Woodford Reserve Distillery is the closest distillery to The Woodford Hotel — a 5-minute drive from the hotel's front door at 112 N Main St.

Can I rent the entire Woodford Hotel for a private group?

Yes. The 'Entire Hotel' buyout includes all 8 bourbon-themed suites — 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms (8 full, 2 half), sleeps up to 24 guests. Popular with bourbon clubs, golf groups, corporate retreats, and family reunions.

How far is The Woodford Hotel from Keeneland and Blue Grass Airport?

Eight minutes by car. Blue Grass Airport (LEX) sits directly across from Keeneland Race Course, both 8 minutes from the hotel. Downtown Lexington — Rupp Arena, Kroger Field, the University of Kentucky — is 18 minutes.

What year was The Woodford Hotel built?

1881. The original Hotel Woodford opened in July 1881 and operated as a Gilded Age inn through 1913. After more than a century fallow, the building was restored to its founding use as a boutique hotel, with 8 suites each themed for a Kentucky bourbon brand.

Who was James Crow, and why is the Old Crow Suite named for him?

Dr. James C. Crow was the Scottish-born chemist who established the sour mash methods that became modern bourbon production. He is buried in Versailles Cemetery, Section B2 Lot 37, approximately 1.2 miles from the hotel. The Old Crow Suite is named in his honor.

The Woodford Hotel

The Best Place to Stay on the Bourbon Trail

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Eight beautiful suites in the heart of Versailles

Event Space

Private event room, perfect for meetings, reunions, small gatherings or parties. Maximum capacity of 50 guests.

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Private event space at The Woodford Hotel in downtown Versailles, Kentucky

The Woodford Hotel — all eight bourbon-themed suites in Versailles, Kentucky

Entire Hotel - All 8 Suites

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The Woodford Hotel in downtown Versailles, Kentucky

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Unparalleled Location

Harmonious Blend of Bourbon and Horses

The Woodford Hotel has welcomed travelers to downtown Versailles, Kentucky in the historic Hotel Woodford building (operated 1881 to ca. 1913). Named after Versailles, France — the historic seat of royalty outside Paris — Versailles, KY is a charming southern small town surrounded by Kentucky’s most iconic thoroughbred horse farms, working bourbon distilleries, and agricultural tourism. Eight bourbon-themed suites and a private event space inside the original 19th-century building at 112 N Main Street. A short drive from Woodford Reserve Distillery, minutes from Castle & Key, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, and Wild Turkey. Blue Grass Airport is 8 minutes away, directly across from Keeneland Race Course; downtown Lexington, Rupp Arena, and Kroger Field (UK football) are 18 minutes. Owner-operated. Book a suite or buy out the property.

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