The $600-million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon project, which broke ground on December 14, 2023, promises to inject vitality into the Bakersfield suburb of Mettler. Phase I encompasses 150,000 square feet of gaming space, multiple dining options, and a 2,800-seat event venue. Phase II will include a 400-room hotel and additional dining and entertainment amenities. Phase I is slated to open in October 2025, with Phase II following 20 months later. Though situated 30 minutes from Bakersfield, this project is poised to become a prominent leisure demand generator for the region.
Article - HVS Market Report - Bakersfield, California: Vibrant Growth & Developments Ahead - By Aidan Martin - The hotel market of Bakersfield, California, thrives year-round due to the area’s robust industrial business and strong manufacturing and distribution industry. Moreover, the city and the surrounding area are poised for major growth, with upcoming developments that will enhance the market’s appeal and attract further demand.
The look of Golden West Casino s new home north of Meadows Field Airport is coming into focus with the release of renderings showing an angular, well-landscaped building at the northwest
Golden West Casino has won permission to build a new card room across from Meadows Field Airport so it can move out its longtime home on South Union Avenue.
In anticipation of new competition from the Hard Rock casino planned in Mettler, owners of Golden West Casino are looking to move their 28-year-old card room on Union Avenue to