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The Padre Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a rooftop terrace

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Front of property - evening/night
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Breakfast served
One King Bed (Maverick Room) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
The Padre Hotel stands in downtown Bakersfield where comfort meets urban style. Travelers can enjoy breakfast through dinner at two on-site restaurants, take in city panoramas from the rooftop terrace, or maintain their fitness routine at the 24-hour gym after a quick check-in.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Head Honcho

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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City view

Corner Pocket

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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One King Bed (Forty Winks Room) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

One King Bed (Forty Winks Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(118 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

One King Bed (Maverick Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One King Bed, Accessible (Maverick Room) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

One King Bed, Accessible (Maverick Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Bakersfield, a neighborhood in Bakersfield, The Padre Hotel is near the airport. Fox Theater and Kern County Museum are cultural highlights and Kern County Fairgrounds is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Dignity Health Arena or Bakersfield Sports Village. Practice your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and hiking/biking trails in the area.
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1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

What's nearby

  • Fox Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dignity Health Arena - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kern County Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Buck Owens Crystal Palace - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kern County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bakersfield Station - 2 min drive
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guthrie's Alley Cat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dagny's Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Padre Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sandrini's Public House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The 18Hundred - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Padre Hotel

Hotel near Fox Theater
Located close to Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Museum, The Padre Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Farmacy Cafe, serves breakfast. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, bar, and helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Brimstone
  • Farmacy Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 5,005 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

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 (33 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 50.00 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 18 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 18.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Hotel Padre
Padre Bakersfield
Padre Hotel
Padre Hotel Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel Hotel
The Padre Hotel Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel Hotel Bakersfield

Frequently asked questions

Is The Padre Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Padre Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 18.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Padre Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Padre Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Padre Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Bakersfield, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Fox Theater and Dignity Health Arena. Kern County Museum and Buck Owens Crystal Palace are also within 2 mi (3 km). Bakersfield Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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The Padre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 754 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

azure-dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service by staff and great room, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty lobby, friendly staff, quiet room with super comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, hospitality, & good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place and people were very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire stay was great. From the down stsirs bar area to the roof top bar experience definitely will be booking again soon. The staff was amazing very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stop to break up a road trip not a lot to do, but if you upgraded to a nice suite, it is very comfortable. Great place to rest up prior to hit the road again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, has an excellent bar and café, service is top notch
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, amazing staff, i will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in Bakersfield, central to many things in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and cool hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our local staycation!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find in downtown Bakersfield. Had a marvelous time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service always
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants, staff and rooms are top notch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel offers a lot and my room exceeded my expectations. Hotel has a bar, kitchen, and coffee shop which was very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kirk

Great little hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay in bakersfield
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are fantastic, the beds very comfortable, the bathrooms are super clean and modern. The restaurant/bar has great food and I love the cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel near everything downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a boutique feel & Pet friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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