The Padre Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

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Front of property - evening/night
3 bars/lounges
One King Bed (Maverick Room) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
  • Fox Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mechanics Bank Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Buck Owens Crystal Palace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

One King Bed, Accessible (Maverick Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One King Bed (Maverick Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Head Honcho

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Corner Pocket

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

One King Bed (Forty Winks Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(93 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bakersfield

Located in Downtown Bakersfield, The Padre Hotel is adjacent to Fox Theater and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Mechanics Bank Arena. This 112-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Fox Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mechanics Bank 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

  • ‪Jin Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Guthrie's Alley Cat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dagny's Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Mia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brimstone Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Padre Hotel

Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
At The Padre Hotel, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is offered for USD 15.00 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include conference space, express check-in, and express check-out.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and memory foam beds with down comforters ensure a restful night. IPod docks, coffee makers, and free local calls are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 12 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Brimstone
  • Farmacy Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50.00 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (25 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 12 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 15.00 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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 free cancellation available at The Padre Hotel?

The Padre Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Padre Hotel?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Padre Hotel on Jun 29, 2025 start from $134.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to The Padre Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Bakersfield, just steps from Fox Theater, and within a 10-minute walk of Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science and Unity Church. You'll also find Mechanics Bank Arena and Bakersfield Museum of Art less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Padre Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 15.00 per night with in/out privileges.

Does The Padre Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, The Padre Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Padre Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Padre Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a memory foam mattress, free Internet access, and bathrobes.

Does The Padre Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Padre Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Padre Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Padre Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Padre Hotel for a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay.

Does The Padre Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Padre Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Padre Hotel is Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field), which is 6.2 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Padre Hotel?

No, at The Padre Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Padre Hotel host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Padre Hotel.

The Padre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 733 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great service from valet to the front desk , everyone was friendly and very helpful. Great service all the way around!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grear
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older style hotel, very classy. Interesting and unconventional wallpaper design in hallways. Had rented one of the "Maverick" rooms and was put on the 7th floor. Elevators seem of older age and were decently fast but the card reader (to scan room key and go above 3rd floor) wasn't working well and one had to hold the card over it for several seconds which confused some guests. Room was very clean and nicely furnished. The bed was weirdly uncomfortable and I found that a down-filled mattress topper was used. The feathers were sticking out in multiple spots and made the experience uncomfortable. The shower drain was also clogged. Both items were fixed after reporting them to the front desk staff. The HVAC system in the room was a little loud but one could turn it off for the night. I appreciated the wired internet connection which was way faster than the free Wi-Fi which also was not behind an annoying login portal so I could easily connect my own Chromecast to it. It was however so slow at some points that I had to use my phone's data connection and hotspot. Parking is hit or miss. Sometimes the streets surrounding the hotel are already full of cars and you need to park farther away. Hotel staff told me parking was not really enforced and that was my experience during my 1-week stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My card was compromised a few months after I booked my room. There is no way to put the new card on the reservation. So Expedia nor the padre never let me know they canceled my room the morning of checkin. I was still able to get a room but it might be something to look into. Especially for people traveling a distance like I was .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Apple River

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern, quirky, fun.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garnot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Hotel in Bakersfield, CA

I think this is the best hotel in Bakersfield, CA. Very nice and stylish rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No ghosts freindly or otherwise

Everyone at the hotel were relly freindly and accomadting. The only downside I didn't meet an ghosts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn

Liked: Amenities
Always nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful

Delightful stay with attentive staff. The lively restaurant and bar give a great atmosphere. It is modern and elegant with a nod to the classic original building and design. Very convenient for the Arena access.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

ALEX

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room smells like sewer 😏
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Graham, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jae

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024