California State University-Bakersfield - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Bakersfield Station - 11 min drive
Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Rosemary's Family Creamery - 3 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG
Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
Meeting rooms, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Limo/town car service
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily
Things to do
Fitness classes
Gym
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
1,000 square feet of conference space
Business center
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
4 floors
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Pay movies
Video game console
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield Central
Holiday Inn Hotel Bakersfield Express Central
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Bakersfield Central
Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield Central Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield Central Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield Central
Hotel Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central Bakersfield
Holiday Inn Express Suites Bakersfield Central
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Express Bakersfield Central
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG located?
Situated in Bakersfield, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Buck Owens Crystal Palace, Bakersfield Heart Hospital, and Heart Hospital. Camelot Park and Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1006 reviews
10 - Excellent
630
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1006 reviews
8 - Good
245
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1006 reviews
6 - Okay
65
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1006 reviews
4 - Poor
29
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1006 reviews
2 - Terrible
37
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Nice rooms and very friendly staff
Jodi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Nice little place. Stayed in the family sweet and had lots of room
Christa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10
This hotel was excellent clean quiet even with a lot of people there in the weekend and the breakfast was excellent. The friendliest front desk staff also
Karen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
Nice room and easy to find location. Receptionist was helpful.
Joshua
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Very clean and updated. Staff very friendly
Samuel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
The hotel is clean and attractive.
Kipper
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
everything was very nice best breakfast around
Anayah
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Everything was great
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
It was a great stay
Simran
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
The room was clean and had great TV options. Device charging was easy and the air conditioner worked amazing. We were on the 4th floor just past the elevator. There are plenty of food options close by. The area is decent and there was plenty of parking.
Anthony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10
Overall excellent choice to stay.
Manuel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
The stay was great.
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Great place and excellent breakfast included. Awesome water pressure in shower.
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10
The room was large, clean, and well decorated. The lobby was unique and grand with the duel staircase to the second floor. Nice restaurants with walking distance (less than a quarter mile).
Jenny
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
Cleanliness, customer service and great location.
Pedro
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Friendly staff, clean and well kept, nice complementary breakfast, rooms well kept modern and nice. My only gripe would be the stain in the carpet in the room made me feel that the carpet was dingy.
Corban
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Affordable
Susie
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Close to crystal inn
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Walking distance to the Temblor brewery.
Christina
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Loved the room was clean
Tyrisha
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Good hotel. Not in a bad area and staff was friendly. Room was clean and looked nice.
Henry
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Clean and large room.
zack
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Excellent bed. Great, complete breakfast. Easy in and iut off Hwy 99.
Norman
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Nice large clean rooms. Friendly staff, and just an overall great experience.