The Padre Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Head Honcho | City view
One King Bed (Maverick Room) | Living area
Coffee shop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Room options

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One King Bed, Accessible (Maverick Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

One King Bed (Maverick Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

Head Honcho

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Corner Pocket

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

One King Bed (Forty Winks Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(93 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

What's nearby

  • Fox Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mechanics Bank Arena - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kern County Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Buck Owens Crystal Palace - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kern County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

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

Hotel near Fox Theater
Located close to Mechanics Bank Arena and Kern County Museum, The Padre Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to 3 bars 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, a banquet hall and multilingual staff
  • A porter/bellboy, free newspapers and 4 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, bar and helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms boast comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds and down duvets
  • Partially open bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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 transport

  • 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 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
  • Lift (84 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 are 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 11 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 USD100.00 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 11 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 21 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Padre Hotel on 22 June 2025 start from AU$233.23, including 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.

How much is parking at The Padre Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 15.00 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?

Checkout 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 Mechanics Bank 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. 732 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 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

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff easy check in process and even though it is a older hotel with vintage vibes, it still is modern and very comfortable. Great drinks and restaurant inside the hotel as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!! This is the place to stay in Bakersfield!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to hotel, when I stay in Bakersfield
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place and staff are courteous and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great iconic Bakersfield hotel with rich history and lovely rooms. Walkable to many restaurants of all flavors in the heart of downtown Bakersfield.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Normand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent bed, very clean and great patio bar. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rooms, cute and cozy. Showers were cool (all glass).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly the best spot in Bakersfield
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

A real gem !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
History of the hotel and uniqueness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place In downtown calm and very comfortable stay I had . Staff was helpful and valet was also great felt safe and worry free handing off my vehicle off
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If we ever come back to Bakersfield we will only stay at the Padre Hotel. Hotel is great the restaurants are so delicious . The staff so friendly! Also eat at Primo BBQ it ia walking distance!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a unique hotel with lots of history
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown historical section.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time and the hospitality was great . Hotel was quiet and clean and the restaurant was great for drinks and food ! The only down fall was the full menu wasn’t available due to a kitchen staff shortage .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

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

8/10 Good

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service at bar and coffee shop
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and I felt safe but the area around it was not so safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite was awesome. The Farmacy for breakfast was delightful. Everyone was friendly. Drove to what we wanted to see, but were two blocks from 18hundred which was great for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Aleena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and chill
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025