Bakersfield is a charming city by the San Joaquin Valley of Ken County’s southern end. It is situated roughly equidistant at 110 miles to the south and north, between Los Angeles and Fresno, both in the California state of the US. The city is regarded as California’s 11th fastest growing city.

Its current population is estimated at 333,719 right within the city limits. This makes Bakersfield California’s 11th largest city while it ranks as in the 57th largest in the US – as per the US Census of 2009. For the Bakersfield MSA or Metropolitan Statistical Area, its population is estimated at 800,458. This makes it the country’s 64th largest metro area. It is indeed the 3rd largest inland city of California, following Sacramento and Fresno.

The economic standing of Bakersfield relies on petroleum extraction and refining as well as manufacturing and agriculture. When it comes to its real estate industry, it has slowed down in the recent years – mostly because of the economic recession and the high rate of home foreclosures. However, due to a so-called “hopscotch pattern” on its housing developments, the city limits of Bakersfield continues to expand miraculously. This is based on the westward annexation which seems to subsume areas between the Temblor Range and Sierra Nevada, promising a rapid growth on the western section of the city.

Bakersfield Airport Hotels

Hampton Inn Bakersfield Central – Since Bakersfield is noted as the place where the Old West meets up with some of the most beautiful agricultural sceneries of California, this hotel is the best option in the heart of town. It is near business centers, entertainment venues and restaurants. To cool off, many historical sites and Kern River are close by. The airport is only 10 miles away while shopping malls are much closer at 3 miles. Activities you can enjoy in the area include boating water skiing and fishing at Lake Ming.

Hotel accommodations include clean rooms, comfortable beds and hot showers. These are just the basics – guests will also enjoy many “personal touches” like a complimentary beverage and breakfast area, baggage storage, valet/laundry services as well as safety deposit boxes, room service and a news stand among others. Business travelers will appreciate the business center, A/V equipments for rent, meeting rooms, photocopying, printing and fax services. Health buffs will adore the pool and fitness room. You can also request for a high chair or crib. Everything you need, they have it all.

Check-in time at the hotel is 3pm while check-out is at 12nn. The address of Hampton Inn Bakersfield Central is 1017 Oak St. Bakersfield, California 93304. For reservations and more information, call them at +1-661-633-0333 or fax them at +1-661-633-0669.

Doubletree Hotel Bakersfield – This pet-friendly hotel is conveniently situated along Highway 99 and Rosedale Highway. They offer complimentary wireless Internet access, shuttle services to and from the Meadows Field Airport, complimentary parking areas, a Club Odyssey lounge, a jetted Spa and oversized outdoor pool as well as a fitness center and an onsite coffee shop (The Café). Other facilities and amenities include 12,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting spaces, an online catering menu, meeting incentives and en e-Events booking service.

The hotel has 262 guest rooms and 14 suites. Rooms have work desks with task lighting, refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee makers, two-lined phones and irons with boards. Guests will also enjoy their Sweet Dreams by Doubletree sleeping experience along with a balcony and deluxe bath amenities. There are also connecting rooms available.

The address of Doubletree Hotel Bakersfield is 3100 Camino Del Rio Court Bakersfield, California 93308. You can call them at +1-661-323-7111 or you can fax them at +1-661-323-0331.