The premiere choice for downtown Bakersfield hotels, The Padre Hotel first opened its doors in 1928. After being closed for several years, they are shaking off the dust to reveal a casually sophisticated boutique hotel and entertainment venue. After a long day out in the oil fields, working on the farm, or just exploring Bakersfield, come unwind in the luxurious guest rooms or enjoy one of five unique food and beverage venues. Bakersfield has a Desert climate with long, hot, dry summers, and brief, cool, wet winters. In fact, Bakersfield is one of the sunniest cities in the United States.