Holiday Inn Express, BakersfieldHoliday Inn Express in Bakersfield, United States has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 23 of 63 hotels we score in Bakersfield. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.0. Rooms from about $118 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Hughes Lane near the Highway 58 interchange, this Holiday Inn Express serves travellers needing easy access to Highway 99. The hotel provides standard rooms equipped with microwaves and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, basketball court, or the on-site putting green. Additional facilities include a gym, a business centre, and free Wi-Fi. It is a practical choice for those visiting the Kern City Golf Course or travelling via Meadows Field Airport. While the amenities are functional, the outdoor swimming pool is quite small.What stands out

Free hot breakfast buffet

On-site sports facilities

Convenient freeway access

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Small swimming pool

Occasional breakfast coffee shortages

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