Name: Padre Hotel
Address: 1702 18th Street, Downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California, United States of America, Bakersfield, Kern County, US
Price range: $123–$235 per night
Rating: 9

What guests think

At Padre Hotel, travelers praise friendly service, clean, comfortable rooms, and the stylish, historic vibe in a central downtown location with lively bars and a cafe, though some mention noise from nightlife and occasional maintenance or Wi-Fi issues.

Parking is mainly paid valet with limited self-parking nearby, and there’s no pool; one elevator was sometimes down and the gym is small. Dining and drinks get frequent compliments, but menus, hours, and service can be inconsistent or pricey. Expect a characterful boutique stay best for those who value atmosphere and convenience over absolute quiet.

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Facilities

Lively bars and an on-site cafe are highlights; there is no pool and the gym is small. Parking is primarily paid valet with limited nearby self parking, and guests noted occasional elevator outages and a rooftop bar on a lower level with limited hours.

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Isabel

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room, bed not very firm. Staff at valet and restaurant very nice. They need to have the rooftop bar open during the day, as there are no other area to hangout. There are no patios or pools.

10

Tres

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cool historical building in a fun area of town. Only valet parking tho!

8

Scott

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In Bakersfield there are not a lot of options for a unique and stylish hotel. This is really it! It's a fun older hotel - almost 100 years old but very well kept and rooms are clean and upgraded nicely. There is a "rooftop" bar but we assumed it was on the "roof" - could have been cool to see the view. It's actually on the 2nd floor and they had parties there both nights with a cover so we didn't get to try it.

8

Roger

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of the elevators was out of service, and there are only two…and they are old. So, long wait times.

10

Lisa

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was an issue. Had to pay extra for valet parking.

10

mike

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Good restaurant. Very small gym

8

Chris

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff and room more wonderful. Nice lounge area in the lobby. For a pet friendly hotel it was awful because there's no place for your pet to relieve themself on-site or nearby. No on-site parking.

8

Melanie

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very nice and the rooms comfortable. Parking is an issue as there is no Hotel parking lot. You can either pay for valet parking, or there is a public parking garage close by but that means toting your luggage to the hotel.

8

Khristina

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the hotel room! It had a modern design and was quiet. The area around the hotel seemed safe. The parking was the worst part. There doesn’t seem to be free over night parking near by. I had to pay for valet.

10

cherree

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the best hotel with great customer service, comfort, character, nice amenities and clean. No pool and rooftop bar is not actually THE rooftop…and only open on TH-SU. I believe they’ve taken all measures to make sure this is no longer a party hotel. To the point where things close up a bit early. But this hotel is so adorable and the staff is super friendly. They will go out of their way for you. I highly recommend this hotel is the best hotel in Bakersfield

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Cleanliness

Most guests found rooms and common areas very clean. A few reported lapses such as hair left in showers, dirty glassware, sewer odors, or requested cleaning not completed.

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Oscar

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean

10

Christine

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are fantastic, the beds very comfortable, the bathrooms are super clean and modern. The restaurant/bar has great food and I love the cafe.

10

Gigi

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Every was lovely: nice decore, comfortable bed, great staff, very clean EXCEPT for when I arrived there was a long black hair hanging on the body wash container. I avoided it during my shower, and the next morning I let the front desk know that the shower needed to be cleaned a bit more thoroughly. I left for some business but when I returned, it was still there. The room had been attended to but the trash was not emptied and the gross hair was still there. I informed the front desk and they sent someone immediately to remedy the issue. This person was very thorough, and I definitely appreciated the quick attention.

10

Hollie

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and excellent accommodations!

10

Marti

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel looks worn. Leather on headboard flaking off. My drinking glass was filthy.

10

Shauna

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service by staff and great room, very clean.

10

Lindsey

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed room, clean, comfortable bed.

8

Laurissa

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

4

Gladys

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately, my stay was negatively impacted by a persistent sewer smell in the room that lasted throughout the night.

2

ALEX

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room smells like sewer 😏

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Rooms

Stylish rooms with comfortable beds and distinctive showers; some suites are spacious with views. Several guests noted inconsistent Wi-Fi, occasional A/C or plumbing noise, unsupportive pillows or feather toppers, and light intrusion where curtains did not fully block.

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10

Karah

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the rooms, cute and cozy. Showers were cool (all glass).

8

Mackensie

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great time! The bed wasn’t very comfortable and the pillows weren’t either.

6

Marie-Helene

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room but the ventilation was sooooo loud. Hard to sleep

10

Mark

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Been wanting to check out the Padre for a while. Hit it in August, when it's extra hot in Bakersfield. Got a spacious corner room with a nice view of the town. Room was very clean, very nice. Didn't take advantage of much else in the hotel, but it was a great stay.

4

Amy

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First room had a broken ac. Second room had no WiFi connection. Third room had a broken security lock and a broken shower knob.

6

Ian

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. Dial up speed internet

8

Mary Ellen

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable large room and bathroom. Furniture is worn and needs updating. Liked the big windows, bed comfy. Only one elevator working, we’d walk down stairs and I’d wait for the elevator going up…kids would walk up. Not a big deal for us, but if you rely on it could take a while or be very crowded. Breakfast was ok, not a lot for price paid. Staff person forgot my latte and I had to ask about it after three people behind me in line got their drinks.

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Leila

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was old AC was making noise The curtain wouldn’t close complete and the blinking light in the street all night was bothering us

8

Robert

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

6

Rita C

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel overall is very good. The beds are comfortable but the pillows ( there is 4 pillows on the king bed) go down to nothing. No support whatsoever. In my room there was an ottoman at the end of the bed. The ottoman is black and so is the carpet, my husband took a horrible fall in the middle of the night. Not safe!!! The coffee shop serves excellent coffee, And the restaurant, although limited menu, had tasty food. The room service is very good too! I’ve stayed at this hotel twice and both times had problems with my room not getting cool enough! This time I had to use a maintenance fan to be able to cope with the heat! The service staff overall is 5 star, from reception, valet, cleaning and so forth! Very friendly, professional and caring!

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and professional across front desk, bar, and valet. Some reported lapses, including unfriendly or slow interactions and isolated valet, luggage, or communication issues.

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Sandra

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel! It’s such an easy check in and out. The valet parking is so convenient and the restaurant and bar are really nice. The rooms are clean and the beds are so comfortable. The rooms have everything you need for your stay. This is the second time I’ve stayed and I was traveling alone. As a female traveling alone I knew this is where I would feel the safest. I will definitely stay here again.

10

Colleen

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The valet was horrible and tried to pocket $20.. He said he takes tips too. We don't need to be reminded. After he was given $20, we we're then told the valet fee would be added to our bill.

10

Karen

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service always

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Julio

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The frontdesk clerk had the most unfriendly attitude when checking in. 20 min after we had checked in, my wfe went to ask her a question and she immediately went away from the counter making my wife wait for her for about 5 min (probably she thought my wife would go away if she wasnt there). She was brisk and court, in other words, unapproachable. At the restaurant, I asked for a ribeye stake medium well, instead, i got it medium rare; the waitress argued the stake was indeed medium well so i was able to eat only part of it. We definitely didnt have a good experience there. The check out clerk was nice, though.

10

Robyn

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From the staff to the room, everything about this hotel was exceptional. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you to Daniella for going above and beyond!!!

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HYUNJEONG

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is the worst. I used valet parking, and during the night, my car window was smashed and my child's school bag and a camera disappeared. The hotel didn't inform me of this until I called the Concierge. The front desk said nothing, even when I checked out. I asked what was going on, but they said they couldn't take responsibility. Why would anyone use valet parking when staying at a hotel? Terrible service, I never want to think about again. I was furious at their unprofessionalism and irresponsibility. The padre is unqualified, in a word.

10

Scott

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were great.

10

Matthew

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Padre is an amazing hotel. The staff was kind courteous and genuine. The room was clean beyond clean. The bar and restaurant exceptional in both food, drink and staff. I will only stay at the Padre on my Bakersfield trips.

10

Kenny

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall great service from valet to the front desk , everyone was friendly and very helpful. Great service all the way around!

10

Michael

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here to attend the Bakersfield Marathon. Amazing service from start to end.

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Location

Central downtown location walkable to restaurants, the Fox Theatre, the arena, and nightlife. Some guests mentioned nightlife noise and occasional safety or homelessness concerns nearby.

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Jim

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. Downtown at night fun and festive times. AM lots of homeless appear

10

azure-dee

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location comfy beds

8

David

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy on weekend night with a dance club right across the street.

10

Marguerite

Jun 4, 2024

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Wonderful hotel, staff is very friendly, great location right in downtown. Highly recommend.

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Kenneth

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was beautiful. The room was beautiful. The problem was the THUMPING disco music coming from a nearby club. My husband got dressed and went to the lobby at about 1:15 am and was offered ear plugs or be moved to another room. We were told the hotel was completely booked so how can they offer another room??? I was trying to sleep with pillows over both ears for hours. The music finally stopped at about 1:45 but we were both so ticked off we couldn't even then go to sleep. The next morning, when checking out, we were told that we signed a waiver regarding noise in the area. Well if the waiver had said "there might be LOUD THUMPING disco music till 2:00 am - a lot like Water Torture" we wouldn't have stayed there. Padre Hotel has a big, big problem. I have never rated a hotel before, but this was the worst hotel stay I've ever had.

10

Gregory

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice historical site. Walking distance to the Fox Theatre. Love the location.

8

Maria

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice and I felt safe but the area around it was not so safe.

10

TINA

Oct 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, located a few blocks from The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater.

10

Mark

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cool place. Great vibes and close to all the nightlife.

10

Erika

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel in Bakersfield, central to many things in walking distance.

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Dining

Many enjoyed the on-site bar, restaurant, and cafe with tasty food and drinks. Others found menus limited, venues closed or loud, slow service, or higher prices.

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Leonard

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great food in the restaurant albeit a bit noisy. Beautifully restored historic building.

10

Andrew

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

James

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast at the Farmacy was awful. Limited selections and uncomfortable.

10

Christine

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are fantastic, the beds very comfortable, the bathrooms are super clean and modern. The restaurant/bar has great food and I love the cafe.

10

Killeen

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the Art Deco/Western decor. Had dinner at Brimstone which was excellent. Able to sit outside with dogs.

8

william

Oct 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly, I must report that the dining menu changed for much the worse since last visit. Degraded to barely adequate bar menu throughout.

8

Charles

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I stay here often for business and basically hybernate at the hotel. I usually eat breakfast and dinner at the hotel, and the food just isn't quite as good as it used to be. They were out of a lot of items on the menu as well. The room and service are excellent. If it weren't for the food I would have give 5 stars

10

Christine

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed everything about the stay except dining. The room was extremely loud. The menu didn’t appeal to me. I had breakfast at the cafe in the morning. It was outstanding.

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Jessica

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely ambience in public areas and restaurant. Liked the small room. Nice shampoo etc products. I just don't understand why it took 65 minutes to prepare a burger and small salad, on a Monday night with 3 tables seated. And the burger was only mediocre. Dessert blondie was excellent but again, why another 22 minute wait? Would stay again.

10

Hector

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel offers a lot and my room exceeded my expectations. Hotel has a bar, kitchen, and coffee shop which was very convenient!

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Month	Average price
January	$174
February	$195
March	$166
April	$159
May	$148
June	$133
July	$120
August	$140
September	$144
October	$156
November	$164
December	$162

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $135	18 $160	19 $167
20 $123	21 $135	22 $134	23 $142	24 $151	25 $153	26 $186
27 $143	28 $143	29 $160	30 $143

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $152	2 $165	3 $175
4 $132	5 $144	6 $139	7 $173	8 $150	9 $192	10 $235
11 $142	12 $140	13 $167	14 $150	15 $177	16 $168	17 $172
18 $141	19 $151	20 $149	21 $150	22 $153	23 $210	24
25 $141	26 $142	27 $142	28 $141	29 $140	30 $166	31 $199

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Corner Pocket

One King Bed, Accessible (Maverick Room)

One King Bed (Forty Winks Room)

One King Bed (Maverick Room)

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