The Padre Motel

The Padre Motel

Gracing the corner of 18th and H streets in Bakersfield, The Padre Hotel is a luxury Western-themed hotel.
The Padre Motel Escalante
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Built in the late 1920s, it became a hub for the famous nightlife on Union Avenue.
The Padre Hotel. 1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Additional Reviews. 9.0 /10 Wonderful. Guests (4 max per room) Overview Amenities & Services Reviews Photos Map. AAA Inspection Details. Overall Score: 4.0. Upscale style and amenities with the right touch of service. The Padre Hotel is centrally located in Bakersfield, a 2-minute walk from Fox Theater and 12 minutes by foot from Mechanics Bank Arena. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Bakersfield? This hotel has facilities measuring 5000 square feet (465.
It's even known as the professional birthplace of Johnny Carson.
The Padre Motel offers 12 units of lodging. All units consist of air conditioning, 150+ channels of satellite television, and free high-speed Ethernet Internet access (1.5Mbps download / 512Kbps upload). We have 5 'mini-suite' units with 2 Queen beds in separate bedrooms.
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Updated 2/10/2020 –However, from the 1960s onwards, its history began growing dark.
There were rumors that the owner had connections to organized crime in Chicago, but nobody has been able to prove them to be true.
It gained a reputation as a ‘lover's leap' or suicide point.
And now, it's the forever home of many entities that took their last breath there.
The Ghostly Children of The Padre HotelMany children died at this famous Bakersfield hotel in the 1950s, especially during the fire on the 7th floor and the earthquake that trapped them in the basement.
Though it's been decades since these tragedies, the ghosts don't seem to be going anywhere any time soon.
Throughout the halls and in your room, you're bound to hear the giggles of children or come across the ghosts themselves.
Audiofinder 5 9 19 – manage your audio sample library. The staff reported seeing a little girl wearing 1920s clothing with a hat and gloves, staring down at them from the banister.
But these sprites are more mischievous than malevolent.
'Long Island Medium' Theresa Caputo was contacted by one of them while staying at the hotel in 2012.
It told her that the children like the hotel, which is why they run, sing and dance in the hallways.
But don't underestimate the ghostly children of The Padre Hotel.
They're capable of making physical contact if they want.
The biggest proof of this is a mark on a wooden panel at the hotel's café.

The hotel's employees have repainted, sanded, and varnished it several times already.
But every time they try, the mark would just pop right back up.
The Other Spirits at this Bakersfield HotelAside from the children, there are many entities that haunt The Padre Hotel.
But you can't trust these to just pass by you without harming you.
If you brush against them at the lobby, third, seventh, and eighth floors, they'll do their best to terrify you.
But while some are harmless enough to walk behind the living and project long, dark shadows, there are many who bide their time, waiting to attack them.
A woman who checked into room 704 had a feeling that she wasn't alone when she returned to her room after midnight.
Wherever she turned, she could hear a rustling sound closely behind her.
It wasn't until she lay down for the night that she saw a sinister-looking face peer down at her from the roof.
It smiled crookedly and bore into her soul with pitch black eyes.
Another guest who checked out in a hurry told the reception that he woke up to the sounds of spurs dragging on the floor.
The next thing he knew, a 'transparent' cowboy was leaning down, stroking his cheek.
When he tried to shake him off, the man ran and jumped out of the window.
Looking down, the guest found no body.
Who or what he possibly saw was the cowboy who committed suicide at The Padre Hotel after being jilted by his lover.
 Address 1702 18th St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
United States
1702 18th Street,CA 93301Bakersfield
Overview
Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center is less than 1.6 km from this hotel in Bakersfield, California. It features the Farmacy Café and Brimstone Bar and rooms include free Wi-Fi.
These modern style guest rooms at Padre Hotel feature designer head boards. Each includes 32-inch flat-screen cable TVs or larger and iPod docking stations.
Dining options include the Brimstone Bar which boasts hardwood floors, billiards and a stamped tin ceiling. Live piano music can be heard at the Prospect Bar. Guests can also relax on the rooftop deck of the Prairie Fire, an outdoor patio bar.
The Crystal Palace and Museum are 2.3 km from the Hotel Padre. The hotel is within walking distance from Fox Theater.
 Rooms:  2 
When would you like to stay?
Facilities of Padre HotelGeneralWiFi in all areas
Food & DrinkRestaurant
Room service
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Snack bar
Pool and SpaFitness center
Front Desk Services24-hour front desk
Newspapers
Concierge
Common AreasTerrace
Entertainment & Family ServicesEntertainment staff
Nightclub/DJ
Cleaning ServicesThe Padre Motel EscalanteLaundry
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Business FacilitiesMeeting/Banquet facilities
MiscellaneousNon-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
VIP room facilities
Honeymoon suite
Elevator
Heating
Smoke-free property
Air conditioning
Safety & securitySafe
Safety featuresStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
First aid kits available
Face masks for guests available
Physical distancingContactless check-in/out
Cashless payment available
Physical distancing rules followed
Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Cleanliness & disinfectionUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
 Internet WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
 Parking Public parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 10 per day.
 Policies of Padre Hotel These are general hotel policies for Padre Hotel. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions. 
Check-inFrom 16:00 hours
Check-outUntil 11:00 hours
 Cancellation / Prepayment Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.
 Children and Extra Beds One child under 3 years is charged USD 20 per night in a crib.

The hotel's employees have repainted, sanded, and varnished it several times already.
But every time they try, the mark would just pop right back up.
The Other Spirits at this Bakersfield HotelAside from the children, there are many entities that haunt The Padre Hotel.
But you can't trust these to just pass by you without harming you.
If you brush against them at the lobby, third, seventh, and eighth floors, they'll do their best to terrify you.
But while some are harmless enough to walk behind the living and project long, dark shadows, there are many who bide their time, waiting to attack them.
A woman who checked into room 704 had a feeling that she wasn't alone when she returned to her room after midnight.
Wherever she turned, she could hear a rustling sound closely behind her.
It wasn't until she lay down for the night that she saw a sinister-looking face peer down at her from the roof.
It smiled crookedly and bore into her soul with pitch black eyes.
Another guest who checked out in a hurry told the reception that he woke up to the sounds of spurs dragging on the floor.
The next thing he knew, a 'transparent' cowboy was leaning down, stroking his cheek.
When he tried to shake him off, the man ran and jumped out of the window.
Looking down, the guest found no body.
Who or what he possibly saw was the cowboy who committed suicide at The Padre Hotel after being jilted by his lover.
 Address 1702 18th St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
United States
1702 18th Street,CA 93301Bakersfield
Overview
Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center is less than 1.6 km from this hotel in Bakersfield, California. It features the Farmacy Café and Brimstone Bar and rooms include free Wi-Fi.
These modern style guest rooms at Padre Hotel feature designer head boards. Each includes 32-inch flat-screen cable TVs or larger and iPod docking stations.
Dining options include the Brimstone Bar which boasts hardwood floors, billiards and a stamped tin ceiling. Live piano music can be heard at the Prospect Bar. Guests can also relax on the rooftop deck of the Prairie Fire, an outdoor patio bar.
The Crystal Palace and Museum are 2.3 km from the Hotel Padre. The hotel is within walking distance from Fox Theater.
 Rooms:  2 
When would you like to stay?
Facilities of Padre HotelGeneralWiFi in all areas
Food & DrinkRestaurant
Room service
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Snack bar
Pool and SpaFitness center
Front Desk Services24-hour front desk
Newspapers
Concierge
Common AreasTerrace
Entertainment & Family ServicesEntertainment staff
Nightclub/DJ
Cleaning ServicesThe Padre Motel EscalanteLaundry
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Business FacilitiesMeeting/Banquet facilities
MiscellaneousNon-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
VIP room facilities
Honeymoon suite
Elevator
Heating
Smoke-free property
Air conditioning
Safety & securitySafe
Safety featuresStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
First aid kits available
Face masks for guests available
Physical distancingContactless check-in/out
Cashless payment available
Physical distancing rules followed
Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Cleanliness & disinfectionUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
 Internet WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
 Parking Public parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 10 per day.
 Policies of Padre Hotel These are general hotel policies for Padre Hotel. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions. 
Check-inFrom 16:00 hours
Check-outUntil 11:00 hours
 Cancellation / Prepayment Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.
 Children and Extra Beds One child under 3 years is charged USD 20 per night in a crib.
One older child or adult is charged USD 20 per night in an extra bed.
The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.
The Padre Hotel New Years EveThe maximum number of total guests in a room is 2.
The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.
El Padre HotelAny type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
The Padre Hotel RestaurantAdditional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
 Pets Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
The Padre Hotel Restaurant BakersfieldAccepted credit cardsMastercard
Visa
Discover
American Express
The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.
Important InformationYou must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
The Prospect Lounge is open to the public on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 pm - 1:30 am. The Prospect Lounge features a live DJ and is in the lobby. Due to the high volume of the music, hotel guests are notified of the noise prior to check-in and, if available, offered quieter rooms from the lounge. Due to the layout of the building, these rooms are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis only.
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