The Padre Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Fox Theater

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Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast served
Lobby
Bar (on property)
One King Bed (Maverick Room) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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
(102 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bakersfield

Downtown Bakersfield stay.At this Downtown Bakersfield hotel, you'll be steps from Fox Theater and within a 15-minute walk of Mechanics Bank Arena. Kern County Museum and Buck Owens Crystal Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Fox Theater
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There are 4 meeting rooms available. A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly The Padre Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

This Art Deco Bakersfield hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 465 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1928
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Padre Hotel offers 112 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Bakersfield hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Hotel Padre
Padre Bakersfield
Padre Hotel
Padre Hotel Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Padre Hotel to the airport?

The Padre Hotel is 6.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Padre Hotel on Jul 20, 2025 start from $126.65, 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.

Does The Padre Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Padre Hotel.

Does The Padre Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Padre Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 18 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at The Padre Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Golden West Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Padre Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Padre Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 18.00 per night.

Does The Padre Hotel have a pool?

The Padre Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Padre Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Padre Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is The Padre Hotel to downtown Bakersfield?

The Padre Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Bakersfield.

The Padre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 745 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1020 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

Amanda

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed in my head honcho suite had huge urine stains on the feather topper.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Best Hotel in Bakersfield.

Love this hotel. My go to when I’m in Bakersfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

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

10/10 Excellent

Wyeth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyleigh

Stayed 1 night 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

Douglas

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

2/10 Terrible

Mazen

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bed was super comfortable , pillows need to be replaced because they smelled
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hilda

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The shampoo dispenser in room 303 does not work
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gene

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

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jodi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming, quirky, great service. I can't really recommend the dining options at the hotel, though. The restaurant and cafe were both terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025