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September 2023 by Jennifer R.
What a pleasant surprise. The bed was cozy and hotel is quiet and clean . I absolutely love the 90s vibe! We di get 2 drinks from the bar with our stay so thank you , much appreciated
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August 2023 by Vida K.
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!
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July 2023 by Angel O.
This hotel used to be great but it has gone downhill. The room we have needs some updates as you can see by the picture. Gross.
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July 2023 by Carlos H.
During our journey to Death Valley, we made a stop at this hotel, unaware of its haunting past. The eerie atmosphere definitely added an interesting twist to our stay. Putting aside the history and superstitions, the hotel had a pleasant appearance and ambiance for Bakersfield. However, we did encounter some issues with the amenities. Unfortunately, the air conditioner in our room was not functioning properly, and we discovered this after settling in for the night. The hotel staff kindly offered to move us to a different floor, which apparently had more ghostly encounters, but we decided to stay put due to our exhaustion and early morning departure the next day.Although not extravagant, the hotel had a certain charm to it. One drawback was that we had to personally retrieve our food from the downstairs restaurant instead of having it delivered to our room, which required extra effort. Furthermore, our room lacked certain conveniences, making our stay less than ideal. In terms of dining, the food was rather disappointing, but fortunately, there were alternative options in the area for those who crave more flavor. If I find myself in need of a quick overnight break in the future, I might consider staying here again.Interestingly enough, we didn't encounter any supernatural experiences during our visit. However, for those seeking the unexpected, I highly recommend this hotel to paranormal enthusiasts.
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May 2023 by Guadalupe L.
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.
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April 2023 by Rochelle V.
Always fun to have a staycation downtown when attending events that are within walking distance. We've never stayed in the smallest room until this time, we weren't sure we would love it...but we still did!! The biggest shining star of this stay was Taylor at the front desk. If any business wants a model of what true customer service should look like, I would recommend interacting with her! It was SO refreshing to see an attentive, smiling, and overall amazing front desk person that was willing to (and did) go the extra mile for making our stay perfect. She's a real GEM!!!! The food offerings and places they're offered have changed again, more streamlined with only one menu that is universal across all of the outlets in the property. Love the vibe and the support of local businesses. The Kcups in the room are local from Rig City and the big bonus for me, my FAVE local coffee shop Cloud 9 Coffee has their whole bean coffee for sale in the lobby Cafe Farmacy and of course all of the coffee drinks are made with their coffee and they offer my beloved Cloud 9 menu. Another great stay!!!
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April 2023 by Brandy L.
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.
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February 2023 by Kim G.
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!
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September 2022 by Marcus C.
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.
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August 2022 by Rick Ross Jr.
Very nice place. no complaints. will return.
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July 2022 by Eric Dewar
Great place to spend a romantic evening with that special someone! Thank you Jennifer Johnson for making all my plans happen. The room, staff, and atmosphere made for a very special evening for my wife and I. I totally recommend this Hotel for a nice evening out!
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July 2022 by Annie C.
We came to stay here when we were in town for our anniversary. We stayed here on our wedding night nine years ago. We booked a suite in advance, and planned to stay here on a Wednesday. It was easy to book over the phone and the staff was helpful (same price as online too). When we arrived, we parked in the city lot across the street which was 10 dollars overnight. I think you can valet with them for 15. They very nicely upgraded our room free of charge, which was a nice surprise. The room, Farmer's Daughter, was beautiful and huge. It had a sitting area, wet bar, a jacuzzi tub, and a double headed shower. The furnishings are modern and a little funky. Overall, it's a fun hotel if you're in the area. A few negatives (the reason for my 4 stars instead of 5):-the room was a little warm- we had to set the air at like 60 to get it cool enough. -the beds have these feather things on top of them. They are just way too soft for my taste. I felt like I was sinking into it and getting stuck. - we asked for champagne flutes to be sent up and it took over an hour.
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July 2022 by Aurora’s Adventures
Padre Hotel has a very rich history but with also a devastating past. It draws a lot of questions to some of the whispered findings especially on the 7th floor, but this hotel is simply beautiful and well kept up. The staff was very friendly and especially friendly to pets. There is obviously a pet deposit and wouldn’t just recommend any pet, but well behaved pets are highly welcomed and only the restaurants or areas of food are they not allowed. The staff will eagerly answer any questions and the rooms are very spacious and unique compared to modern hotels today. This is one of our favorite locations and will return. Highly recommend for those seeking some adventures based on its past, or to those seeking a nice luxurious get-a-way stay.
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April 2022 by Steve Waller
It looks like right now that on Thursday they have happy hour from 3 pm to 6 pm and then live music 6 pm to 9 pm. Good food menu, but service is slow. Very relaxing. Please save a table for us!
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August 2021 by Carleen Peak
We went here in February. We had an amazing time. Our waiter Charles was super nice. They have a great wine menu. We were able to get a Chateauf De Pop.(Yes I know I probably spelled that wrong.) And their steaks are very tender. We had a wonderful time. We will definitely go again and plan to stay at the Padre Hotel as well.
