The stately home at 300 Washington Street in the heart of Frankfort, Kentucky’s quaint downtown has long been known to locals. Nicknamed “Queen of the Corner,” the original, two-story Federal was built by a physician in 1815, and soon after it expanded to include significant Greek Revival elements. By the 1870s it served as the residence of E.H. Taylor Jr., founder of Old Taylor Distillery and O.F.C. Distillery, forerunner of the modern bourbon behemoth Buffalo Trace. Through subsequent owners, the edifice hosted President Woodrow Wilson, was the HQ of a preservation group, and earned inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.

When Tyler Bromagen first laid eyes on the house at 300 Washington St. in Frankfort, Kentucky, he didn’t have plans to turn it into a boutique hotel. In fact, he never even imagined purchasing the historic Federal abode. Bromagen just happened to be touring other available properties in the area when a friend mentioned that the former home of E.H. Taylor — the founder of Old Taylor and O.F.C. distilleries, which later evolved into what is now Buffalo Trace — was on the market and suggested they check it out.

A mansion that housed Kentucky’s bourbon pioneer Col. E.H. Taylor has reopened as a boutique hotel after years of restoration work. The Ashbrook, located at Main and Washington Streets in downtown Frankfort, has been part of Kentucky’s history since 1815. Owner Tyler Bromagen purchased the deteriorating property and completed restoration work in 2024. “It’s just a gorgeous property,” Bromagen said. A mansion that housed Kentucky’s bourbon pioneer Col. E.H. Taylor has reopened as a boutique hotel after years of restoration work. The Ashbrook, located at Main and Washington Streets in downtown Frankfort, has been part of Kentucky’s history since 1815. Owner Tyler Bromagen purchased the deteriorating property and completed restoration work in 2024. “It’s just a gorgeous property,” Bromagen said.

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ABC 36 sits down with co-founder of The Ashbrook Hotel, Tyler Bromagen, to talk about the unique history of our property and how it's set apart from other hotels.

Live From Chevy Chase sits down with The Ashbrook Hotel co-founder, Tyler Bromagen to talk about all the renovations made to the hotel and what guests can expect when they come and stay at our historic property.