The Padre Hotel

Rooms are very nice, not as clean as I expected. Someone’s Bobby-pin was on the floor which made me question the cleanliness. Spots on the chair, something white spilt, the ottoman was brown possibly from where ppl rest their feet. The staff was incredible! Great customer service! Food was pretty good at the restaurant & the cafe. The Barista at the cafe was very nice, made a great iced macha.

Stayed two nights. A nice older hotel that is in excellent condition. Desk service was superb, room was clean and spacious. It’s downtown so not much walking options unless you’re going to an event or show. The hotel has a nice restaurant/bar and also a mornings cafe. They are pet friendly. Unless you want self-park in a public lot, you will need to use the hotel’s valet service. It’s $18/night + whatever you choose to tip. There is no parking lot at the hotel itself, but they park the cars in a small uncovered lot right next door or in the public ramp right across the street. I’d never used valet before, but it all went smoothly I’m glad to say.

The check-in experience was really smooth, room was clean and cozy. The neighborhood was quiet too. The staffs were very friendly and helpful, the valet parking staffs were very responsible with my car. I'd love to stay there again when I stop by Bakersfield next time.

While this is one of the nicest and priciest hotels in Bakersfield, lovely spacious rooms, good beds, clean ands comfortable with good room service with good food for a decent price, we did have some issues.||||There was some kind of private event/events taking place the evening we stayed, so we could hear loud, bumping music in our room until at least midnight, which interrupted our ability to get to sleep at the time were needed to.||||One member of our party has mobility challenges. I did not ask for a specific room when booking as I knew there were elevators so I did not worry about asking for a specific floor, We were put on the sixth floor in one of the Double Deuce rooms which was lovely and worked very well for our needs.||||However, when we arrived, we discovered that only one of the two elevators available to guests were working during our stay. The elevators are small - as expected for an older hotel - but with only one working elevator, check out quickly became a disaster.||||First, there are only three luggage carts for the entire hotel. The morning of our departure, two carts sat full of luggage for at least an hour down by the front desk while those guests were having breakfast perhaps? No staff apparently asked those guests or offered those guests an alternative to put their bags elsewhere so that other guests could use those carts. So - between the hour of 10-11am, there was ONE luggage cart available for all other guests needing to check out - while two sat full of luggage.||||Then, with only one small elevator in working order and due to the size of the luggage cart, only 2-4 guests could fit in the elevator with the cart per trip.||||Once you were able to get the use of the SINGLE luggage cart, it took a while to get it to your room in the SINGLE working elevator. Then, once you had the cart loaded, you had to wait for the single elevator to arrive and there would not be enough room for the cart. After several attempts, you eventually got an elevator that had room for the cart. However, the elevator would the stop at every floor as many other guests were also trying to leave at the same time…only to have the door open and those waiting guests discover there was no more room in the elevator. This meant lots of guests either waiting a long time OR guests having no other choice than to schelp bags down the stairs. ||||In our case, due to mobility issues, this was not an option. So we had to wait at every stage.||||Meanwhile, we had called for our car to be brought around by the Valet. So our car sat for a long time taking up valuable space at the size-limited front curb while we battled to get ourselves and our belongings out of our room and downstairs.||||To top it all off, there was only one person at the front desk for check out during this time. The line did move quickly, but we had already spent 30-45 minutes just trying to get ourselves downstairs to check out.||||We ate dinner, via room service, and also had breakfast at the hotel. The food was generally good and an OK value. However at breakfast, the barista who was very busy, was making the hot drinks so hot, that our coffee tasted burnt. Since it was busy so we did not make the effort to have it remade. ||||A mixed experience. Interactions with all the staff was very positive. The remodel is beautiful. It was very clean and comfortable. AND it’s a pretty expensive nightly rate, so the actual running of the hotel - in terms of visitor experience, especially check out — needs some reflection and adjustment.

This was a very welcome surprised. We picked the padre because we wanted a little romantic boutique hotel feel instead of staying at a name brand hotel. I think they were awesome, the hotel was in a great spot and we were able to walk everywhere. The valet was reasonable priced and the room and service was fantastic. I would definitely come back to stay for an anniversary again or even just to stay for a staycation :)

Nicely restored historic hotel with spacious, well-appointed rooms and a fun vibe. Valet parking and lots of available street parking. Within easy walking distance to restaurants, museums, and theater. Nice breakfast setup with coffee drinks and a solid menu--a cut above the usual hotel breakfast fare.

We checked in yesterday 8/28/2025 and were very impressed. Valet, front desk, wait staff were all above and beyond impeccable. Everyone here was the nicest of the nice! It’s an adorable hotel with super cozy and awesome rooms. The beds were perfect with clean and comfy linens. I’m not one to hop on to review places but the Padre was an exceptional experience and the staff and service were top notch.

The first room we had the AC didn’t work or the refrigerator. The staff was amazing hand helpful upgraded our room. However the AC still didn’t two or that well but the refrigerator did. For the amount money they charge the AC should be better . The beds are comfortable and the hotels are clean I did have a daddy long leg spider in my room my husband had to kill . Not sure I would stay here again the double tree or Holiday inn would have been better .

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!

I don't know how I slept last time but I definitely don't remember it being loud as heck all night till super late. Bass thumping boom, boom, boom, road noise etc. it's ridiculous! They make you sign a document saying you won't party or be loud but they blast music till well past 1:00 am. I am currently wide awake with no reprieve after a long drive yesterday and the one I have to do today. Carmen who booked the reservation was amazing and even provided an amenity but there really should be a disclaimer when you book. Ear plugs on the night stand would be a nice addition too. There also is a weird open bathroom concept which doesn't allow for full privacy.

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.

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

We checked in receiving an assurance from the valet crew that our vehicle would be watched by security and security cameras would be monitoring the valet parking lot. we suffered from theft and suffered losses of $500+. Tyler Bloomer the manager refused to take any responsibility and even refused to review the security camera. They took zero responsibilit and didn't comp our room nor cover the valet parking. Last time we will aver stay in their ghetto hotel.

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

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.

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.

I stayed in room 717. I called the day before to ask for the quietest room and floor. All was fantastic and service was very kind. Just 10:15 pm there was 10-min of constant knocking on a door near me. When I left in the am the front door lock/scanner fell off the door panel. I went to my meeting and folks told me about the padre history and tragedies and stories it was haunted on the upper floors. When I got back to the Bay Area I searched it. They said it was the 7th floor. Yikes! Why did they put me on the only haunted floor.

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.

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.

I thought about going there for over 20 years. Finally went with some family from out of town. I was very disappointed. Very overrated and overpriced. Our waitress was sweet. Falling down drunk guy with his plumbers crack. Service was slow. The Brussel sprouts and pretzel were good. Nobody ate their dinners. Worlds worse grilled cheese and tomato soup. The room was not at all impressive. I gave stayed at Super 8's that have been nicer. I can't even say I am glad I went.

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

I had such a terrible experience. There was a concert outside it was so loud at the hotel. No sound proof windows. I got no quality sleep. This hotel was not as clean or looked as nice as In the pictures. The bath tub had a hair in it. We ask for them to clean the room until we came back no one ever came to clean we were gone from the room from 9: 00 am to 3 pm. My 6 year also was struggling to sleep with all the noise. Don't waste your money and come here. You will regret staying here.

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.

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

Easily the nicest hotel in Bakersfield. I'm a previous local who has moved on but comes back to visit family and the Padre is my favorite place to stay. The rooms are nice and well kept, the valet service is convenient, and the cafe, restaurant, and bar downstairs are great. The staff is also very courteous and helpful. I forgot an item recently in my room and they called and texted after checkout to make sure I was notified. I definitely recommend a stay here.

Absolutely love this place if you've not visited, I highly recommend it stayed here several times and never been disappointed. You're so private yeah a wonderful experience.

I walked into the Brimstone restaurant at 3:00 pm on Sunday. There were 8 people total in the restaurant. I was dressed very nice like I always am, the service was horrible. It took someone 10 minutes to acknowledge me. I walked out. This is the second time this has happened. Another gentleman also walked out after me. NO excuse for poor service.

Their food, drinks and coffee are always delicious and consistent. The stay is always great and the night life downtown is vibrant.

I had an excellent stay at the Padre hotel. The downstairs is all hard surfaces and very loud. But the sound doesn't carry upstairs to the rooms. My room was large, spotless, comfortable, very quiet, and a very pleasant place to spend the night. The Padre is my go-to place to stay if I'm in Bakersfield.

The staff from valet, front desk to the bartenders were all very friendly and welcoming. My husband and I came here for a date night from Fresno and this place did not disappoint! Our Room was spacious and comfortable. We will definitely come here again and recommend to others.

We broke up a trip to SoCal by staying the night at the Padre Hotel. There is just one reason why we didn't give this hotel a fifth star. Yes, it is a dog friendly property. Our dog was allowed everywhere in the hotel, including the exterior parts of the restaurants. More on that further down this review. The downside to bringing a pet here is not really the hotels fault but that of the hotel property. The hotel doesn't have a pet area so, you get to walk the streets looking for a bit of lawn or landscape bark for your pet to relieve themselves. Honestly, not a comfortable feeling once the sun goes down. The neighborhood itself is not great. Like most cities, I'm afraid. On to the good stuff. We asked for additional pillows and coffee and both were in the room before we arrived. The corner room was on the 6th floor and did have a nice view at night. The rooftop patio is where we ate the first night. The team up there was great. Aubrey, in particular, as well as Michael were both the bomb. Food for the rooftop is prepared by the Brimstone, downstairs which we were told we could not bring the dog. Told would have to eat on the patios outdoors. Okay. When we arrived all the patio furniture wa stacked up and outdoor heaters stuffed in corner. That is how ended up on the rooftop. That's ok. Their policy, right? The food was very good. We had a Crispy Fish Sandwich with Onion Rings and a BBQ Burger with Truffle Fries. The house Chard is good at 10 bucks a glass until you find out that a bottle goes for 10 bucks. Breakfast the next morning was at the Farmacy Cafe on the first floor. Here's where the dog communication was odd. We were welcomed into the Cafe, with our dog. Of course, we loved that but were confused by the communication we received about pets not being allowed inside the restaurants. Make up your mind, Padre. All in all, a good stay. The staff was great, the room nice, the food very good. We would certainly stay here again, if we were not travelling with our dog. It's historic, haunted and a brilliant period piece of Bakersfield history.

We drove up to Bakersfield for a family occasion without the kids. So my husband and I wanted to make our stay special. We were not disappointed at the Padre Hotel. It looks very impressive on the outside and inside. We only stayed one night, but didn't have the opportunity to go to the restaurant. I hope we can return on a future trip to enjoy all its amenities. See you soon!

Delightfully posh and quirky decor, very good location, excellent and attentive service. I loved the old historical but updated building. I would check if they have any weddings or big parties booked, because the one night they had one while we were there was loud. They conveniently have a restaurant and bar downstairs. Gym. Coffee shop. I would happily stay there again. They even allow dogs!

I love the padre, it's like stepping into a piece of history when u see it, the outside is as beautiful as the inside. The staff is amazing. I recently took my brothers pictures there and valet was so nice to us going in and the staff. I really do pray we never lose this historic piece, because I know a lot of people want new things but I prefer history over new.

I love the food here. I got the hot wings which had a great gouchujang flavor, and the Blue Burger which was awesome. I'm kinda biased Cus I love blue cheese. Our server, Tamara, was amazing! She let me know that they had Beyoncé's new whiskey 'Sir Davis' available which I've been dying to try and was delicious. Everything came out super fast and looked great, I wish I had taken a picture :( Not related to the food but the rooftop was decorated really nicely for Christmas and the severs were wearing matching Christmas sweaters during service which was very cute. 10/10 experience, I'll definitely come back. Thanks again Tamara!

For some reason we were allowed to reserve a 4pm seat for the 11am-4pm Christmas brunch....odd, but were reassured it would be ok. We were one of only 3 tables seated so no atmosphere....again we were reassured more guests would arrive...they did not. Last year champagne was included, this year it was not, yet the price was the same....our " server" said alot of things had changed from last year. The "buffet" was truly awful, cafeteria quality food. The brussels sprouts tray was only half full and luke warm, there was no dressing at all and the carver disappeared shortly after 4pm. The dessert area was a handful of cookies and some toffee cakes....certainly not in abundance and certainly not warm. There was no coffee or hot chocolate or cream. Our server was for the most part absent and clearly ready to go home. We ordered a bottle of champagne and following the first glass had to poured it ourselves. Shockingly our server then showed us a tip screen on the bill for 18% 20% 25%....lolololol. I have spoken to my friends, family and coworkers about this disgusting money grab and despite enjoying a lovely lunch at Brimstone 2 weeks ago we will never return.

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

it was a cute hotel! is it expensive? yes but!! the price feels justified for the quality, as a plus the downtown area is right nearby!

We were in Bakersfield for a wedding and needed a place to stay. Having not stayed in the area before, we took a shot on The Padre after reading the reviews. Check-in was easy peasy and could be done from your phone (if you don't want to wait in line upon arrival). We stayed in The Head Honcho Suite room #704. Whenever we stay anywhere, we always play it safe and wipe down the room just to be sure everything's clean - The Padre passed with flying colors (always a huge relief)! The suite has the living room and the bedroom separated in their own sections so you can really stretch out everywhere (so much room!). There's no actual door for the main part of the bathroom (just a curtain). The toilet is behind a sliding door on one side, there's a spacious shower on the other side and the sink is in the middle. The bathtub has an interesting setup - it's not actually in the bathroom, but is just outside directly next to the king sized bed. Fyi the water comes from the ceiling like a waterfall so the side of the bed closest to the tub is a splash zone! The bed was just right (not too soft, not too hard). There are two TVs in the suite (one in the living room, one in the bedroom) but they share the same wall. This isn't a big deal, but since the TVs and remotes are exactly the same, depending on where you're standing, you might accidentally change the channel on the other side. We stayed during the brutal triple-digit heatwave fire season. Initially I was worried about the temp in the room, but it was nice and comfortably breezy during our stay. They also have strong blackout curtains so the sun doesn't fry the room. It gets loud at night with some rowdy people coming back from the bar downstairs, but it was only noticeable in the living room by the door. Apart from that, we didn't hear a peep. Overall we loved our stay. The employees we encountered were all nice and accommodating. I have to give a shout out to the valet crew - they really hustle! When it was time to check-out, there was a bit of a line at the valet but they were all hightailing it to get the cars. Be sure to tip because they're worth it! The Padre is a good place to stay for families and/or couples making families.

I have spent the last three days trying to contact a person at this hotel. I stayed here on Friday night 12/13 I stayed under the reservation McGovern. My car was valeted I saw them take pictures of all 4 sides. I would like to request those pictures please. Both on my rims on the passenger side are significantly damaged. It's not a little scratch it's an almost half my back rim and a couple of dings in the front rim. You can tell someone leaned down and saw the damage because of the marks on my dirty car which you can see in the pictures. So the fact that someone knew the damage was there and didn't even try to do the right thing is the reason you're getting this review. The fact that I called 4 times and I cannot get ahold of any living person to address this is ridiculous. I work very hard for my things and I need someone to give me a number to call to make this right. And I need the pictures that were taken that day.

I had no issues checking in and checking out. If you pay in advance you get a better rate but it's only 20-40$. I paid cash. The incidentals deposit is 100$ and does need to have a card on file for that. The bar downstairs has an amazing drink menu, the food can be better had the Brussels sprouts appetizer. Now the room, we stayed in the Honcho Suite it's on the 5th floor and I thought the room would have a little more or be a little better. The view is great! I'll give it that but it is Bakersfield so not much lol. No parking unless in the ST or Valet and that's an extra 15$ the small Fuji waters in the room are 3$ each does have a fridge no microwave. There was some furniture in the room that was just useless there like in the walkway there was a black small dresser. The deal overly big not necessary. The tub in the room is great! Does make a mess water wise if using it. The shower is amazing the bathroom door has a farmers barn door, everything about that was beautiful, just could use a little more upgrades in a few places. The AC felt like it could be fixed a little.

FIX THE SECOND ELEVATOR. it's a safety issue. You can't get out of the building. Literally waiting for the elevator can take 2-4 minutes when it's busy at night.

I stayed in the 'Corner Pocket' room on the 7th floor; this room was decorated in varying shades greys, blacks and a bright pop of yellow on the padded vinyl headboard. The sitting area was a grey sectional couch surrounded by windows with airy window coverings. The bathroom was large with a black granite sink and very spacious shower that showcased black floral wallpaper and very good products (I loved the peppermint shampoo). The room boasted a fabulous view of an old Fox Theatre and parts of the old downtown which made me feel like I was time traveling to the turn of the 20th century. I really appreciated the valet service and I used it often; the valet's were very efficient and friendly; it was quite hot (100 plus degrees) and it was wonderful to just jump in my cooled car. I ate at the bar one night with my daughter and we shared the chicken pesto pizzeta and the Cubano sandwich. The pizzeta was sumptuous and enough for both of us; it was brimming with delicious and flavorfully seasoned chicken. The Cubano was also authentic and decadently delicious with a tender and delicious pork! Our bartenders were both friendly and fun! I would not stay anywhere else in this town!

The Padre Hotel in downtown Bakersfield is one of those resurrected gems of the past. It has been updated and modernized but still shows the quality and care that went into it's original incarnation back in the late Twenties. Our room was sleek and modern, with a memory foam mattress and walk in shower stall. Roomy and comfortable. Supplied with a full range of amenities, from coffee maker, fridge and water bottles to good quality shampoo, lotions and soap in the bath. The towels are also big and fluffy! The staff were friendly and helpful. The ground floor lobby is open and spacious, with a cafe on one side and a bar/restaurant on the other. Parking is easiest if you use the Padre's valet service ($15). Easier than using the nearby parking garage ($10) or searching for street parking that doesn't prohibit 2am-5am parking...

This hotel is amazing in many ways. The restaurant and bar are great, coffee bar with spiked coffees etc. BUT, the staff is what sets them apart. From the valet to the cleaners and of course the front desk. So accommodating, so nice and attentive. I had an issue which doesn't need to be listed here because they literally were eager to help and make up for it. Will be back!!!

Stayed here for business. Choose the head honcho room which was $430 a night . Bathroom was larger than the room. Had a king size room with a small sectional . After taking a shower I grabbed the ready to use rolled up bath towel that is placed on bench in shower. There was a live cockroach in it. I dropped it and try to smash it hit it's a roach. They don't die. The hotel switched me to a another room which was a down grade to a much smaller and uglier room . After being in that room for 2 hours decided to just check out and drive the 4 hour drive back to the bay.

Had to be in Bakersfield with my daughter for a testing session. We wanted a centrally located and safe place to stay. This place was it. The staff were nice and helpful. The coffee shop in the lobby had good food and drink. Only thing missing was a pool. The unique vibe made up for it but would be nice.

What a find. We are on a road trip and we're looking for someplace to stop to watch the 2nd half of the Super Bowl. Arriving in Bakersfield, I did a Yelp search of hotels and decided on the Padre based on all the good reviews. They were right, this is a gem. From the moment you walk thru the 2 story glass doors into the huge shiny lobby, you know it's classy. The gals at the front desk were perfect - friendly, fun, helpful, attentive. We went right into the attached restaurant/bar Brimstone and we're treated well by the bartenders and wait staff. The rooms are modern with a nice layout. Absolutely love the bathroom-bedroom connection with a drape to pull back to watch. Oooooh, fun. And the bed - the most comfortable bed in any hotel we have ever stayed at. We actually slept in our SUV at a rest stop for a few hours the previous night after checking out a couple disgusting name brand hotels in Kingman. So glad we found this beauty. Finally, having valet parking for overnight is such a load off our minds. We read several reviews of neighboring hotels where their cars were broken into, not an issue here. Stay here, folks!

Small room comfortable enough, no designated parking. Nice part is bar restaurant in lobby, serves good drinks and food, and coffee shop attached for breakfast in morning. Friendly staff.

The Padre hotel is a beautiful hotel and it's rich with history. The restaurants has delicious food.. and the rooms are modern and spacious.

The valet parking fee per day was pretty high ($18) but the room and bathroom were spacious and the bed was comfortable. Unfortunately no Golf Channel, and terrible WiFi (we were on the third floor). The hotel is very cool though, and we enjoyed coffee from the little coffee shop and we also enjoyed our food at brimstone. The poor WiFi was a big problem so that's why the three stars.

Beautiful hotel- a few things in my first of 3 days here: 1) huge party and I have a conference in the next two days that I am facilitating - Uber loud and there is no way I will be rested. For the price - it would be nice if they could contain the parties so they don't interfere with others staying 2) bar - I ordered my cocktail a specific way which came the polar opposite of what I asked for. Then the wine with dinner was NOT good 3) the meal - I asked for my steak to be medium rare and ended up with it well done. Waitress was good - she brought it back but it came back still not done right and I was charged for most. Bad news Again the hotel is pretty but the service isn't what I expected for the cost - especially for the meal.

I've been to a lot of bars and hotels in Bakersfield and Kiy was the best bartender that I've had in Bakersfield. I will be back to the Padre just because of her service!

I had no idea the town of Shake 'n Bake (Bakersfield) had such a cool hotel (and so many tattoo parlors!) Headed north to Bass Lake over the summer, I decided to escape LA early and check out Bakersfield for a night. Looking for a nice place to stay, The Padre stood out as my kind of place. Upon arrival, I found the hotel beautiful, staff warm, welcoming and helpful (and the HEAT oppressive, 105* - not the hotel's issue.) Valet service for my car was excellent. Front desk, excellent again. Upon entering the room, I was pleased. Someone took the time to create a luxury space that was beautiful and inviting, however a bit worn and frayed around the edges. But, overall I was satisfied. I enjoyed my overnight stay and will definitely return again, what a lovely hotel. Thank you, Padre Hotel! 4.5 stars!

6 Stars for the staff - super friendly and accommodating 4 Stars for cleanliness- We went to plug in our phone under the light and found trash as if it hadn't been cleaned for a while.. The cleaning crew did not clean properly. Also, the vents need to be cleaned as they show lots of lint filtering out. 3 Stars for the food in the evening restaurant. It was overpriced, overcooked, and tasteless. It took an hour to get two appetizers and one sandwich.

Can't give this spot a whole 5 stars because I have no idea how the rooms are but....the bar was on point devin are waiter was on point with the drink and the price fore the drinks were pretty reasonable kinda laid back music not to loud older crown mixed in with a older crowd it was 11 of us and we were all taken good care of will go back again soon

We went on 5/24/24. Service was so slow in the bar area. There were two of us and maybe 6 guests in the whole bar. Only ordered a Cali squeeze and decided not to eat since that was an act in itself to get.