About Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield, an IHG Hotel
$hotelroom is a modern, air-conditioned hotel that's near the Golden State Highway and within driving distance of downtown Bakersfield, Rabobank Arena and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.
The smoke-free guestrooms provide basic amenities that include microwaves, refrigerators, tea and coffee making facilities along with flat-screen TVs. Free Wi-Fi, work desk and ensuites with hairdryers and toiletries are also provided as standard guestrooms perks.
$hotelroom features meeting rooms and a business centre. A fitness centre, outdoor pool, outdoor whirlpool and indoor whirlpool are all on-site. Guest laundry, wake-up calls, front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk are also available.
The Express Start breakfast buffet is provided free of charge and features hot and cold breakfast dishes.
The contemporary hotel is near Valley Plaza Mall, Kern County Fairgrounds, Camelot Park, California State University at Bakersfield and Golden West Casino.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Hotel Extras Are Appreciated
Guests remarked that they enjoy the little extras this hotel offers to the visitors in the common areas. In particular, they called out three amenities - the free breakfast buffet, the swimming pool and the exercise room – as being more than ample and rather enjoyable.
positive:
Updated Decor Are Appealing
Whether it's the guestrooms or the lobby areas, visitors remarked that they enjoyed the contemporary look at the hotel. For those traveling to Bakersfield who wanted accommodations that are more up-to-date, this hotel fit them perfectly and they were satisfied with their visit.
positive:
Lovely, Dependable Staff
Travellers mentioned that they really had positive staff interactions at this hotel. For instance, the front desk is quick to welcome visitors with a friendly greeting and a smile. Furthermore, housekeeping and the breakfast crew do their best to fulfil their job duties according to visitors’ reviews.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Hear the Train a Comin'
Visitors remarked that they were awakened by a train that passes by the hotel in the evening. Some guests mentioned that the horn woke them up in the middle of the night. So, according to guests, earplugs might be worth the investment or you may find yourself having noise issues too.
negative:
Limited Off-Site Resources
Guests mentioned that the immediate area around the hotel doesn't provide an overabundance of amenities that you may want such as shopping and restaurants. While it's not totally deserted, guests mentioned the lack of choices was a bit frustrating for them.
negative:
No Issues Reported
So far, no recent negative opinion has been expressed by guests about this hotel.