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Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $94
$84 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a framed artwork, a lamp, a small table, a green stool, and a minibar.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a television, a framed picture, a mirror, and a small cabinet.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a framed artwork, a lamp, a small table, a green stool, and a minibar.

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Bakersfield

With a stay at Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central, you'll be centrally located in Bakersfield, within a 5-minute drive of Dignity Health Arena and 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 - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Buck Owens Crystal Palace - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Unity Church - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fox Theater - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 crib
  • 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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 658 out of 1078 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1078 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1078 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1078 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1078 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Well maintained and cleaned property, very convenient to Highway 99 and I5. Great staff. We were very satisfied with our two-night stay. The provided breakfast, though nothing special, was adequate for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, quick check in, a lot of food choices near hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay. Rooms are clean and the property is well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, friendly staff, and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just stayed overnight, but place was clean, plenty of parking, and breakfast was a nice addition.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was large, clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Bakersfield.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice property and well maintained and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a pleasure staying here . I always recommend it here at the Sparks Hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I was very impressed with the upscale bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wish it had a pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice, clean and good staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice room and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a great place to stay. It was clean and in a good & convenient location. Plenty of good choices on the breakfast bar, but could have some more hot items.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel and room were very clean and spacious. Not in the best location but hotel itself was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, comfortable bed, big space. Easy parking, restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Convenient parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Thank
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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NICE PLACE, CLEAN , SECURE, FRIENDLY STAFF.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place , no pool which was disappointing but the property was clean and staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spark Hilton was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great room, really comfortable bed simple but good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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