Padre Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Bakersfield, United States, hosting 200 at dinner and 300 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$20,000 (our estimate).
Padre Hotel
The Padre Hotel is a historic hotel in downtown Bakersfield with declared wedding services and both indoor and outdoor space for your celebration.
About Padre Hotel
The Padre Hotel is a historic hotel in downtown Bakersfield with declared wedding services and both indoor and outdoor space for your celebration.
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 200 guests for a plated dinner and holds up to 300 for a standing reception, with in-house catering handled by the property.
Packages include an on site venue coordinator who manages food service, staff and bar, plus complete set up and break down, and the venue is accessible.
Guest rooms range from King and Deluxe King Rooms for two up to the Head Honcho and Corner Pocket, each accommodating three.
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The Padre was an incredible stay. We were there for 1 night for a wedding and from check in to check out we had the best time.
Julia Jackson-Clark · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 200 guests
- Standing reception
- 300 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 7 listed
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$20,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$85 to US$150 per headAisle estimate
- Included
- On site venue coordinator (Manages food service, staff, and bar), Complete set up and break down, Dedicated group of servers assigned privately to your event, All silverware, glassware, and plates and Portable bar, professional bartender and service staff
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BFL, 15 min by carAisle estimate
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seats 200 for a seated dinner, or 300 guests standing
- Historic urban hotel with both indoor and outdoor options
- In-house catering with an on site venue coordinator managing food service, staff and bar
- Includes complete set up and break down, all silverware, glassware and plates
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BFL · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into BFL.
- Direct line
- (661) 427-4900
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 200 guests seated for dining and up to 300 standing.
What is included in a wedding package?+
An on site venue coordinator (managing food service, staff and bar), complete set up and break down, a dedicated group of servers assigned privately to your event, all silverware, glassware and plates, and a portable bar with a professional bartender and service staff.
Is catering provided in house?+
Yes, catering is handled in house by the hotel.
What guest rooms are available for our party?+
Room types include Head Honcho and Corner Pocket (up to 3 guests each), King Room, Deluxe King Room, One King Bed (Forty Winks Room), One King Bed (Maverick Room), and One King Bed, Accessible (Maverick Room), each for up to 2 guests.
How far is the nearest airport?+
The nearest airport is Bakersfield (BFL), and we estimate the transfer takes around 15 minutes.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about pricing and availability for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 200 guests
“* Guest Capacity: 200 Seated, 300 Mixer”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 300 guests
“* Guest Capacity: 200 Seated, 300 Mixer”
Read the source for standing receptionRoom types: 7 listed
“Head Honcho”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“Our distinct spaces offer fresh design schemes, gourmet catering, and high-end amenities plus complimentary wi-fi and the latest in audio-visual technology.”
Read the source for in-house cateringIncluded: On site venue coordinator (Manages food service, staff, and bar), Complete set up and break down, Dedicated group of servers assigned privately to your event, All silverware, glassware, and plates and Portable bar, professional bartender and service staff
“* On site venue coordinator (Manages food service, staff, and bar)”
Read the source for includedStep-free access: Yes
“340 square feet with a Cal King memory foam bed topped with luxury feather topper. ADA Accessibility features include roll in shower with handheld shower spray unit and bathroom grab bars.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“* Private Venue Space (Outdoor and Indoor Venues)”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“Named “One of the Most Unique Hotels in the West” by Sunset Magazine, the iconic Padre Hotel located in the heart of downtown Bakersfield will charm you with its unique blend of yesteryear and today.”
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