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Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

2.5 star property
Hotel in Bakersfield with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Enjoy a bright and inviting space with a long table, comfortable benches, and a glass partition offering a view of the outside.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk with lamp.
Experience the vibrant exterior of Spark by Hilton, featuring a striking geometric mural and a welcoming entrance.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a stylish desk with a unique wooden panel design, a vibrant abstract painting, and modern lamps.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with a round table and comfortable seating, perfect for unwinding or watching TV.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Two single beds with white linens and a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, flat-screen TV, and mirror.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two single beds with white linens, a flat-screen TV, and a desk.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Relax in a stylish room with a desk, flat-screen TV, and shelving.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility, Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in this stylish room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable stool, and convenient amenities.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Relax in a stylish room with a comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in this stylish room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable stool, and convenient amenities.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1017 Oak Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93390

What's nearby

  • Buck Owens Crystal Palace - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fox Theater - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mechanics Bank Arena - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kern County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • California State University-Bakersfield - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bakersfield Station - 4 min drive
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Donna Kaye's Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Hotel located in Oleander - Sunset
At Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 25-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hampton Inn Bakersfield-Central
Hampton Inn Hotel Bakersfield-Central
Bakersfield Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn Bakersfield - Central Hotel Bakersfield
Hampton Inn Bakersfield-Central Hotel
Hampton Inn Bakersfield Central
Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central Hotel
Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central Bakersfield
Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central Hotel Bakersfield

Frequently asked questions

Is Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central located?

Located in Oleander - Sunset, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Camelot Park, Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield, and Kern River. Community Health Initiative and Buck Owens Crystal Palace are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1010 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and will continue to do so while in town visiting family!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronil

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

10/10 Excellent

DEVAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quick stay on a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Check in staff member was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night after our visit of Sequoia National Park. For us it was perfect, also the breakfast was nice.
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Bathroom
Shower
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time that we stay at the Spark and both times have been an awesome stay with the family. We will continue to use it if we go out to Bakersfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Room was very clean front desk very nice. Outside of hotel not very good neighborhood. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The service great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

The hotel was very clean and the breakfast options were very good. The room w
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area was a little rough but the location was convenient to the freeway and the event I attended. Overall it was a lovely sight and the staff were very kind, pleasant and helpful. I still give The Spark an excellent rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and friendly staff. Room was clean. My only complaint is the noise from the traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Super nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable at a fair price. Looks like it was renovation from an older motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nameeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds with the best pillows! The hotel was easy to find and the staff was very friendly. The breakfast was very basic, so I wish that would have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mauricio a

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This a nice hotel. Conveniently located. The area felt safe. The neutral rating was due to basic city environment. I will stay there again on the return trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wenying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, spacious room, good bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to where i needed to go so very convenient. Room was clean. Had a minor issue with guests next door and the staff handled the situation well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe haven in unfamiliar territory. Hilton is always a great place to stay wherever you are in the world. And, yeah, I bounce all around it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk and housekeeping were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, modern and a friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great valuefor the Hilton brand. Location close to busy, noisy street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025