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    Padre Hotel

    3.8 (815 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 AM (Next day)

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    Diane P.

    I have been here many times when we need to get away & relax. The rooms are big and clean but one bed was very uncomfortable. The service is great at the desk when we check in. I just wish they had more events for couples to enjoy together while staying the weekend. The rooftop is exceptional especially the fire they got going the live music and the outside heaters. The steak dinner was delicious. I will continue coming and staying here to enjoy my weekend get aways with my

    Gabriela R.

    Recently attended a WEDDING here! Did not know they hosted weddings and it was just beautiful! Everything was organized and classy. Feels like they never had the rooftop open but maybe they just have it available for events. It was so fun and the food was delicious. The night was chilly but couldn't tell because they have heaters that work magic. Definitely something to look into if choosing to have a more intimate wedding

    Rudy N.

    Stopped by The Padre Hotel for a quick drink and ended up falling in love with the holiday vibe. The Christmas decor looks amazing, and my Old Fashioned was perfectly balanced and smooth, one of the best in Bakersfield. Great service, cozy atmosphere, and a perfect spot to grab a festive drink and a good photo. Highly recommend. The rooms here are great and having plenty of options to grab a bite to eat. Awesome historical building.

    The Padre Hotel
    Garrett P.

    I have always had a hauntingly good time at the Bakersfield classic, The Padre. While chasing ghosts in this "haunted" historic local landmark is a load of fun in its own right, most recently I was here laughing the night away for a pop up comedy night with amazing talent. While a comedy event is a bit outside the norm for The Padre, there's always something fun happening at or around The Padre! If you have an event coming up, I would consider The Padre as a venue. I have attended private celebrations such as birthday parties in their rooftop outdoor event area and have always been very impressed by the set up and service. From their bar, Brimstone, with hometown history and bartenders who will let you in on the hotel's ghost stories, to a nice place to stay overnight in one of their rooms, The Padre is the perfect way to start and end your night!

    Drinks at Brimstone
    Courtney O.

    Driving through downtown Bakersfield, you can't miss the Padre Hotel. The Padre is a historical landmark that was originally constructed almost a century ago. The Padre is surrounded with spooky lore- as any Bakersfield native will warn you, you might get more than you bargained for with a stay. There are many stories of haunted encounters because of a fire that occurred on the seventh floor in the 50s. I've heard all sorts of stories about people trying to escape from the exterior fire ladders and it's hard to know what's real or myth! Either way, this place has been featured in many a ghost hunting show. Although I've never stayed overnight at the Padre, I've visited many different times to enjoy meals and a drink. The lobby has a coffee shop and the Brimstone Bar. The bar offers a daily happy hour from 3-6pm and it's a great place to grab a drink and watch a game on one of the TVs. The hotel has nice and well kept common areas. Knowing some of the lore, the only creepy thing is that the lobby bathroom is downstairs on the basement level. In addition to the Brimstone Bar, on Thursday-Saturday evenings, their "rooftop" bar is open. (I use quotations because it's on the second floor but it provides open air access). There's often live music on Thursdays and you can grab a drink in a nice open setting. The Padre Hotel is iconic for many reasons and whether you visit for a meal, a stay or a haunt, you're in for a treat.

    Cut leg on down feather poking through bed cover.
    DeLisa R.

    Historic boutique hotel in Bakersville California. To be honest, I really would rate it a 3.75 for the following reasons. My room had a full window view of toilet next to the bed with a thin curtain covering it. Nothing more romantic than sitting in the bed watching your husband on the toilet. Though they are comfortable, down comforters come with spiky feathers. Several times through the night I woke up being poked and even cut my leg on one of them. I will say room was clean and smelled nice and came with many nice amenities.

    Rooms need TLC

    I used to love The Padre but it has seen better days. The rooms need major TLC. The bed was lumpy and hard- like sleeping on an old futon. Large wet spot on the living room carpet. The wear and tear was evident everywhere. No art in the suite, just two massive flat screens. Loud elevators and doors. The staff was friendly but it's not the luxurious getaway it used to be. It's too bad!

    Haunted Tavern Event
    Suzette D.

    It felt simply amazing! The Haunted Tavern experience was nice. We hit the bar after and it was really nice, very lively.

    A Hotel with its own Wikipedia page. Yes, it's haunted.
    Michael R.

    Quirky century old landmark hotel. Very pet friendly, we evidently arrived just before a big dog show and the place was full of big barky dogs. Despite that, the room itself was very quiet, and featured many amenities such as comfy robes, a keurig machine with good coffee pods, plenty of charging for devices, DirecTV with Showtime and cable channels. Overall quite comfortable. It was close to a five-star experience. So why am I giving it 4? There were some quirky design features to the room, which in some cases, were even a little creepy. For example a full picture window. Yeah, floor to ceiling view of the toilet from the bed. And a curtain which could be drawn from the outside so. It's quite possible for a person for someone to observe in detail things usually prive. So if you ARE filing a porno get room 516 at the Padre. That's certainly a feature. Also the sliding door to the bathroom has no handle for the inside so its just a little bit of challenge to open it back up again if you close it. Aside from those quirks, parking was just a little annoying. It is a parking lot right next to the hotel, but you have to pay the valet $18 to park there. Parking Street is free on the street at night in Bakersfield, and there's a Parking garage on the next block that is cheaper. Both to restaurants in the hotel are fine. If you want a historic Boutique hotel in Bakersfield, this is the only choice. And it's a good one.

    Dirtiness of mattress
    P H.

    Mattress cover has feathers in it which are scratchy and pokey. Went to try and ask for a new topper, was told they would replace it, they didn't, instead they brought another pillow... When looking to remove the mattress topper we found that the mattress was covered in stains, hair, and food crumbs. We had 2 rooms, and used the valet for 1 car. They tried charging both rooms for the valet. When we asked them to remove the additional charge, they tried to explain that there were 2 tickets. Explained we only had one vehicle and they suddenly removed the charge. Positives... The staff was nice, restaurants in the hotel were good and responsible. However, likely would not stay again due to the cleanliness and the attempt to double charge for the car.

    Marla S.

    To start with the words of caution, because there are a lot of them: The windows in the rooms are NOT operable, so you're sealed in. Want decent light in the bathroom to do makeup? Too bad. Want privacy in the shower or while using the toilet? Too bad, because the shower is clear glass, and the bathroom is "open concept" with no door between the bathroom and bedroom, and no door to the WC. Seriously. Not being able to have privacy in the bathroom is low-key hostile to women in particular. Want a place to put your clothes? Too bad because the entire room has one small drawer. Want to sleep on a Sunday night? Too bad, because it's loud AF with neighboring businesses blasting dance music past 1 a.m. Bring your earplugs. There was a total of one (!?) paper cup in the room for coffee. The bar-restaurant looked okay but we didn't try it because it was noisy AF. Edit: Also, the whole time we were there, my phone didn't even see the hotel wifi; perhaps due to being in a far high corner of the building. On the good side, the staff were nice and overall the room felt modern and clean. Hotel parking is valet-only, so if you're not into that, you're better off parking in the nearby parking garage ($10/day), because *none* of the neighboring streets allow overnight parking. I'm sure experiences will vary by room type. We stayed in a corner room (called the "head honcho" style, ugh), on a high floor. It worked okay for two people who are a couple, but you couldn't make this setup work otherwise.

    The shower was very nice
    Shane S.

    This is a very nice hotel with amazing amenities. I enjoyed my stay there . Saturday night the bar area was pretty lively. I did not try the food I imagine it was good

    Decor by check in counter.
    Huey B.

    Wow, just wow!! Never ever in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that one of the coolest hotels I would come across in my lifetime would be in Bakersfield,CA!! Let's face it Bakersfield doesn't have the greatest reputation and or charm but I was totally blown away by this property!! While I wasn't expecting much, this will be probably my go to hotel while traveling up north. On top this hotel was very well reasonably priced compared to some other local hotel chains in way more worse locations. As a matter of fact, I felt quite safe in Downtown Bakersfield and would stay again in a heartbeat. The valet parking and the check in was a breeze and everyone was super friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is beautifully decorated and it's a historic landmark. The rooms are very charming but also very modern. I also was blown away by their coffee shop and their restaurants and bars. Overall this was an amazing experience and I can't wait to come back again soon!! Plus I got a good night rest in their comfy king size bed with fluffy pillows and nice hot shower before heading back home.

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    Amazing hotel and lots to do close by. Will be back again!! Staff was quite friendly and professional.

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    The hotel was beautiful and the staff were sweet. Unfortunately, I got bedbugs from my stay so I wouldn't recommend anyone staying here.

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    Classy old school hotel in downtown Bakersfield within walking distance to all the nightlife. Nice place!

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    This was my second time staying here Room started to smell like sewer in the middle of the night the smell was really strong.

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    Is there parking for overnight guests?

    Yes there is valet overnight parking. Please be warned it is not safe and secure parking. We experienced theft while our vehicle was in the valet. The hotel takes zero responsibility for theft and it is not a safe area.

    Do you have a pool?

    No pool or hot tub.

    How much is valet with and without a hote reservation?

    Do not leave ANYTHING in your car if you want it to be safe from valet. We were robbed and the hotel did nothing, saying if we wanted our stuff to be safe, we should have brought it to our room. Over 3,000 of music equipment, ipod, Ray Bans, Vape.… Read more

    Do all rooms have jacuzzi tubs?

    The suites (Head Honcho, Farmer's Daughter & Oil Baron) have jacuzzi tubs.

    Can you be 18 to reserve a room, or do you have to be 21?

    according to Google: Unaccompanied guests under the age of 21 should contact the hotel prior to their arrival to make arrangements for their stay.

    Is there refrigerator in the room?

    There was one in the room we stayed in. Good for drinks etc

    At what time is check in for this hotel?

    Guaranteed check-in is at 4 PM

    Does this hotel have a pool?

    No, I don't believe they do.

    Is there dancing here?

    Hey there Melanie! There used to be dancing in the Prospector Lounge. However, now it's closed and the other venues (Prairie Fire & Brimstone) are much more chill and really a place to hang and chat. There are several special events with dancing… Read more

    Any reviews on the dueling pianos?

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    As a matter of fact, I felt quite safe in Downtown Bakersfield and would stay again in a heartbeat.

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