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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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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Breakfast served
Coffee shop
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
  • Place, Fox Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dignity Health Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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9.2 out of 10
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  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Corner Pocket

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

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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

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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 Dignity Health 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
  • Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dignity Health Arena - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kern County Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Buck Owens Crystal Palace - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Padre Hotel

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a rooftop terrace
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 18.00 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. 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.

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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)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

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

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 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

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 Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Padre Hotel on Dec 28, 2025 start from $159.0, 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 within a 10-minute walk of Fox Theater and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science. You'll also find Dignity Health 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 18.00 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.

What do couples enjoy most about The Padre Hotel?

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

Are there hot tubs at The Padre Hotel?

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

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

Yes, The Padre Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Farmacy Cafe.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Padre Hotel?

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 at The Padre Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Padre Hotel.

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. 757 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Love the vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very cozy. Staff was so nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a beautiful experience, and great food. A must stay in Bakersfield!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only place to stay in Bakersfield! Great rooms and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred, Lawton

Business traveler
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

Etta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifuly room amazingly comfortable bed. Loved my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We received amazing customer service by the front desk and loved our room! They provided us a beautiful quiet room for our wedding night. The only thing I disagree with is that we did not receive cleaning service and we did request it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was wonderful… The bed was comfy, and the room in view were beautiful..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was an issue. Had to pay extra for valet parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Geover

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from check-in, to the amazing food at the restaurant, to the amazing staff was very enjoyable and I will be back next time I’m in Bakersfield.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandelyn

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

Erika, Montrose

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

roger

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

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