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The Padre Hotel

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Located close to Fox Theater and Dignity Health Arena, The Padre Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Farmacy Cafe, serves breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • Free wired internet

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  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 35 sq m
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  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Bakersfield travel guide
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1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a city with a large circular building and a rectangular building with a blue roof.
    Dignity Health Arena
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fox Theater
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bakersfield Museum of Art
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • McMurtrey Aquatic Center
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sandrini's Public House
    3 min walk
  • Guthrie's Alley Cat
    2 min walk
  • The Padre Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Dagny's Coffee Company
    4 min walk
  • Jin Sushi
    3 min walk

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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

  • Bed sheets 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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Padre Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 840 out of 1077 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1077 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1077 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1077 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1077 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay experience. Nice location, nice room, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful overnight stay. Bar and dinner snacks were great and nice group of people watching the World Series together. Room was comfy and shower was hot - everything you need. Valet service great too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was awesome. They were all professional and welcoming, from the valet, to the lobby receptionist, to the bartender. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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I love this place whenever I travel. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and makes every stay feel comfortable. It’s consistently a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We love the Padre! Beautiful property, friendly staff, and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Padre Hotel was a nice place to stay in Bakersfield. The valet people were especially friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great time at this hotel. It is modern clean great food at the bar.!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room and property. The food and drinks were great too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is very nice, we loved the bar and the staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved this place, the room was great. It is downtown but the noise level was very little Compton our plays we have stayed at, also the food was great and people very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, super friendly staff, coffee shop, and restaurants were great. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Padre is centrally located & has great charm & vibe. Our room was comfortable, clean & was roomy enough.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel and staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place with amazing rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service, great vallet, great room, super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We arrived after a long day of driving, and the staff at the front desk were so friendly and helpful, especially Cheyenne. We had enough time to put our baggage in our room and go to the bar restaurant for a late supper, which was very satisfying! The hotel itself is quite beautiful and old. Our room was clean and modern and stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. And the bed was like sleeping on a cloud! It was so comfortable. If you’re staying in Bakersfield, this is the place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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First time staying. It’s a beautiful property. Room was nice. Kind of stuck doing valet parking since it is downtown and can’t park anywhere else. Only thing was that the bar/restaurant was closed at 10 and not much around to eat open at that time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was one of my absolute favorites and I am not normally a fan of any hotel. It is so unique, right downtown and close to everyone. Quiet over night and fun during the day. It’s so affordable yet you feel like you’re staying at 5 star hotel. I couldn’t be more happier.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice place. The bar was great and the cocktails excellent. Breakfast at the Farmacy was also good. The only odd thing, was that one side of the shower facing the bedroom was glass, meaning that you could see into the bathroom from the bed! Okay I suppose if you want to watch someone using the loo but not really my thing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very much enjoyed the stay here especially the retro decor. The room was very spacious and clean. Dinner was good breakfast was fairly good. The bar area was fun and lively, The cocktails were good as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fun place to stay if you need to be in downtown Bakersfield. Parking attendant and front desk personnel were helpful and pleasant. We needed pet friendly. Unfortunately pet friendly patio was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice coffee shop. Great atmosphere in restaurant and public areas of hotel. Rooms were fantastic. Bed comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff is great they greet you at the door i make sure you feel welcome As you leave you get the same treatment
Stayed 1 night in May 2026