Padre Hotel

I love this hotel. Have stayed there before.

The Padre Hotel has undergone quite a makeover and has a fantastic contemporary vintage feel to it. It is extremely stylish and chic and we were wonderfully looked after by America on Reception who allocated us room 612, a large and very beautiful corner room with a fantastic view of the gorgeous Fox Theatre clock tower and the fabulous Nile Theatre's art deco tower. The room was super comfortable and had one of the most amazingly comfortable beds we have ever experienced... it was quite literally like sleeping on a cloud which puffed up around us! Valet parking (of which we took advantage and was very convenient) and room service (which we did not use) were both available. The overall vibe of the hotel is that of hip vintage luxury. Our primary reason for visiting Bakersfield was to see the architecture and to stay at The Padre Hotel, neither of which disappointed and once again, a big thank you to America for looking after us in that regard!

The room was amazing. Restaurants were great. Staff was friendly and helpful

I arrived on my motorcycle and the valets were Johnny-on-the-Spot, making a protected spot for me in the hotel's lot to park the bike. This is the second time I've stayed in the hotel, about a decade apart, and I still believe it's "the place" to stay when coming through Bakersfield. The rooms, while tiny, are extremely comfortable, with a slightly naughty peek-a-boo shower that reminds me someday I need to visit the hotel with a special friend in tow.

A nice hotel in an interesting renovated building in Spanish colonial style. Well situated for trips to Sequoia national park. Friendly staff and comfortable resto and coffee shop. Good valet service. Useful gym.