Bakersfield California hotels, Clarion Hotel near Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center, Bakersfield CA 93308

The Clarion Hotel® is conveniently located off State Routes 99 and 58, is only minutes from major businesses and local attractions, such as the Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center and the world-renowned Buck Owen's Crystal Palace entertainment venue and the historical Fox Theater.

This Bakersfield, CA hotel is also near the Bright House Networks Amphitheatre at The Park at River Walk. Educational institutions like Bakersfield College and California State University, Bakersfield are within six miles of the hotel. The Meadows Field Airport is five miles from the hotel. The Clarion Hotel offers golf packages at the Scottish-style links at the Links at RiverLakes Ranch, which is three miles from the hotel.

Bakersfield is in the heart of California's Golden Empire and lies at the southern end of California's San Joaquin Valley. Situated in Kern County, the boundaries embrace over 8,000 square miles of fertile farmland, scenic mountains and pristine desert environments. Kern County is a world class producer of food and fiber, with farm products distributed worldwide, a crop value the fourth highest among the nation's counties, and is the largest producer of petroleum of any county in the lower 48 states.

For the nature lovers, Bakersfield offers camping, hiking, rafting, swimming, kayaking or canoeing down the Kern River or jet-skiing or fishing in the wide openness of Lake Ming or Lake Isabella. Check out the local sports teams, which include the Bakersfield Condors, Bakersfield JAM, Bakersfield Brigade and the Bakersfield Blaze.

The world-class military research and testing centers Edwards Air Force Base and Naval Air Weapons Station at China Lake are essential to America's national defense. The NASA-Dryden Flight Research Center has been key to the country's leadership in space exploration, and Mojave Air and Space Port is America's first inland space port, the site of the world's first private-sector suborbital space flight.

Additional attractions in the area include:

• California Living Museum
• Kern County Museum
• Eagle Mountain Casino
• Golden West Casino
• Spotlight Theatre and Cafe

At the Clarion Café and Lounge, the hotel offers a free deluxe continental breakfast which includes our special mouth-watering biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, toast, muffins, fresh fruit and cereal. During weeknights, we offer specials during our happy hour at the casual bar and lounge for those needing some chill-out time after a long, hard day at work.

Full-service hotel amenities and features include:

• Free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms
• Free airport shuttle
• Free daily USA Today and local newspaper on the weekends
• Free local calls

Guests of this Bakersfield, CA hotel will also enjoy free coffee in the lobby, the outdoor pool and the hot tub.

Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like an on-site business center with free business services. The banquet and meeting facilities are perfect for special events, celebrations and business functions.

In addition to standard amenities, all guest rooms come equipped with coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, microwaves and refrigerators. Business rooms have ergonomic desk chairs. Handicap accessible and non-smoking rooms can be reserved.

Tour bus parking is located on the property. Guest valet cleaning service is available Monday through Friday.

The Clarion Hotel provides the extra amenities that make every stay in the Bakersfield area a pleasant one. Our ideal location, superior accommodations and outstanding customer service make our property a great place for business and leisure travelers.