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Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

2.5 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1017 Oak Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93390
  • Place, Kern River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Buck Owens Crystal Palace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fox Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility, Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Bakersfield

A stay at Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central places you in the heart of Bakersfield, a short 4-minute walk from Camelot Park and within 2 minutes by car from Buck Owens Crystal Palace. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Community Health Initiative.

What's nearby

  • Kern River - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Buck Owens Crystal Palace - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bakersfield Heart Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fox Theater - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Bakersfield Station - 4 min drive
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central offers 93 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 25-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Bakersfield hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 93 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

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
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Hampton Inn Bakersfield-Central
Hampton Inn Hotel Bakersfield-Central
Bakersfield Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn Bakersfield - Central Hotel Bakersfield
Hampton Inn Bakersfield-Central Hotel
Hampton Inn Bakersfield Central
Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central Hotel
Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central Bakersfield
Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central Hotel Bakersfield

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 706 out of 1128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1128 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicki

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mauricio a

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Pluto tv availability
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mauricio a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, and Pluto tv availability .staff is great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafaela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel was very friendly and helpfull, the breakfast was like a continential breakfast but there's was good and healthy choices. The room was very nice and clean and there was a security guard patroling the hotel making sure our car was safe. I wiould stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jae

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too noisy room , shower room water power weak
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Walter, Colorado Springs

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok but location of hotel is poor and unsafe
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, North Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at in Bakersfield.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Diana, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room was great. Good location off the I-5.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

john

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rajul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I asked for the rollaway bed at this location that was pretty bad. I can feel all the springs and was hurting real bad. That bed was not at all usable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amier

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devesh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware: Paper-thin walls Very noisy!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing and friendly. Rooms were clean. All in all good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!! Including the location. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel isn’t bad at all. I just seemed to hear everyone walking and stomping on the floor above my room. The more I thought about it, I wouldn’t be surprised if the folks under me heard every step I took. Don’t know what the floors are made of, but it was weird. OTHERWISE, everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dileep

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025