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The Clement Hotel - All Inclusive Urban Resort
4.9/547 Reviews

The Clement Hotel - All Inclusive Urban Resort

Palo Alto|1.75km from city center
excellent service good location nice view My top one choice to stay in Palo Alto
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
4.4/557 Reviews

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Palo Alto|1.64km from city center
Das Nobu Hotel kann als Business Hotel wärmstens empfohlen werden. Für Familien ist es jedoch eher nicht geeignet. Wir hatten uns für 10 Tage einquartiert und in Summe drei Zimmer belegt. Die Zimmer sind schön, modern und aufgeräumt. Den Mehrpreis für Ryokan Zimmer kann man sich aber sparen. Die Wanne ist bestenfalls für ein Fussbad geeignet. Mit Staubwischen hinter den Möbeln hat man es auch nicht so. Mir fiel eine Socke hinter den Nachttisch und als ich sie aufgehoben habe war sie voller Staub. Etwas Schade, wenn doch sonst alles so schön sauber gehalten wird. Die Betten waren fantastisch und man konnte sehr gut einschlafen. Allerdings hört man sehr den Strassenlärm, wenn die Zimmer zur Strasse gerichtet sind. Wer also leicht aus dem Schlaf aufschreckt ist gut beraten Zimmer nach hinten raus zu nehmen. Wir hatten unsere Zimmer mit Frühstück gebucht und konnten jeden Morgen herrlich schlemmen. Das Frühstücksmenü ist war klein, aber der Avocado-Toast und der French-Toast wurden sehr schnell zu unseren absoluten Favoriten. Auch die anderen Frühstücksgerichte sind zu empfehlen. Der Valetservice ist sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man mit einem Auto zum Hotel kommt, Parklätze sind wie überall in Palo Alto rar. Überhaupt, war der Service immer überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend. Einzig unser Abreisetag wurde etwas stressig, da man uns keinen späteren Check-out als 13.00 Uhr für ein Zimmer gönnen wollte. Zwei Zimmer hatten wir bereits um 10.00 Uhr geräumt. Unser Flug ging aber erst um 20.00 Uhr. Also was macht man mit acht Koffern und dem Nachmittag, wenn man nicht mehr im Hotel bleiben kann? Da hätte ich mehr Rücksicht vom Hotelmanagement erwartet. Nobu Hotel can be highly recommended as a business hotel. However, it is not suitable for families. We stayed for ten days and occupied a total of three rooms. The rooms are nice, modern and tidy. However, you can save yourself the extra price for a Ryokan room. The bathtub is, at best, suitable for a footbath. Dusting behind the furniture is not a big deal either. I dropped a sock behind the bedside table, and when I picked it up, it was full of dust. It's a shame when everything else is kept so clean. The beds were fantastic, and it was very easy to fall asleep. However, you can hear much street noise when the rooms face the street. If you are easily startled out of your sleep, you would be well advised to take a room facing the back. We booked our rooms with breakfast and had a lovely feast every morning. The breakfast menu was small, but the avocado toast and French toast quickly became our favourites. The other breakfast dishes are also recommended. The valet service is highly recommended if you come to the hotel with a car; parking spaces are scarce everywhere in Palo Alto. The service was always amiable and courteous. Our departure day was a bit stressful, as we could not check out later than 1 pm for a room. We had already vacated two rooms at 10.00 am. However, our flight did not leave until 8.00 p
The Westin Palo Alto
4.5/574 Reviews

The Westin Palo Alto

Palo Alto|1.78km from city center
THE GOOD: The hotel was recently renovated, rooms are nicely renovated with beautiful bathrooms. A nice size fitness center and a small but nice pool area. THE BAD: Wifi was absolutely horrible, there was ZERO wi-fi service in the lobby, restaurant or pool area. The Wi-fit would connect for 2 - 3 seconds then drop. When I asked the attended at the café if I could use the Westin Meeting wi-fi I was told no, they don’t have the password. In my room every so often the wi-fi would drop and it would take 20 – 30 minutes to reconnect!!! Furthermore, the power outlet at the desk was dead, there was also no power near the bed to plug in your laptop! Sadly, the food and beverage offerings at this hotel are on par with a Holiday Inn Express. There is no full-service restaurant, just a grab and go café which serves mediocre food. There is a limited breakfast buffet in the morning with poor quality food. On both mornings of my stay the scrambled eggs were a rubbery mess, the breakfast potatoes lacked flavor. The only item that seemed decent to eat were the fresh berries and bread. The quality of the food from room service/grab and go was also upsetting. If you want a full-service dinning experience, you are told to walk over to the Sheraton…. really? BTW: I was told the hotel kitchen is also located at the Sheraton, food is not cooked onsite at the Westin. Hospitality at the hotel is hit and miss. The front desk seems pleasant, but staff were very hesitant to go the extra mile to please… they lacked the hospitality soft skills I have experienced at other hotels of the same caliber. Café staff is very unhelpful, not very friendly, I receive a far better guest experience at my local In-N-Out Burger. In the end if you are expecting an upscale hotel experience in the Palo Alto / Stanford area the Westin disappoints. For the price I would expect a memorable experience, one where you would hate to leave and could not wait to return. During my stay I was looking forward to leaving, I really felt like it was a waste of $$$ and time staying here. When I left, I felt like I had just stayed at a Holiday Inn express with upscale rooms. Hotel should be rebranded... it's not an upscale full service hotel that is about hospitality with a mindset of wellness.
El Prado
4.5/559 Reviews

El Prado

Palo Alto|1.55km from city center
What a great experience! We had a fantastic, one night stay, at El Prado. Sara, told us, that she was putting us, in a beautiful, spacious, room. She was not kidding. We stayed in room 404, very quiet, super comfortable bed, and very spacious. Her coworker, at the front desk, told us our dinner reservation, at nearby, St. Michael, was a great choice, a wonderful restaurant. He was right. The El Prado, is a beautiful, quiet, centrally located hotel, with great staff, at the front desk! Thank you Sara, for the beautiful room!
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
4.6/569 Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

Palo Alto|4.48km from city center
The facilities are very new and the rooms are very clean. The breakfast was rich and the staff was very welcoming. They even packed hot eggs and bread for us before we had to fly on the last day. The surrounding communities are very safe, and the nearest commercial area is about 2.5 kilometers away. Overall, it's a good choice for business travel.
Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.4/555 Reviews

Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Palo Alto|4.46km from city center
Hotel is located near very convenient Stanford, discounted car and shopping are very convenient, the hotel is very clean and the service is very home.

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Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, an IHG Hotel
4.2/5134 Reviews

Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Palo Alto|4.42km from city center
The main building is in poor shape. The entire building is severely sloped with about a 3 inch drop every 10 feet or so. If you are not accustomed to it be ready to get somewhat seasick for a day or two get accustomed to it. The worst part is sleeping with your head significantly lower than your feet. Horrible. If you must stay there insist on a room in the newer addition. On the positive side the rooms were super clean and staff was friendly.
Creekside Inn
4.3/5108 Reviews

Creekside Inn

Palo Alto|2.63km from city center
What a pleasant surprise! We traveled to the area for a medical appointment. I am a light sleeper and was looking for a place to stay that was not directly on busy El Camino Real. The Creekside Inn is a sprawling property with lots of character. It’s comprised of many buildings overlooking beautiful trees, flowering plants, and a (currently dry) creek bed. We had a deluxe king room that was scrupulously clean. The mini refrigerator and microwave were nice touches. The king bed was super comfortable, and the large shower in the bathroom featured a rain head shower head with great water pressure. We had a large patio overlooking a serene courtyard. Best of all, there was no traffic noise! I was disappointed that the deli onsite was closed on Sunday when we arrived, but there were several restaurants within walking distance. Staff were friendly and helpful. The only negative thing I can say is that the doors to the rooms are quite heavy so you can hear your neighbors coming and going. I’ve already booked my next reservation and this will be my new go-to
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
4.5/558 Reviews

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Palo Alto|1.84km from city center
A great stay at a great city. When you want to travel with your spouse, you don't want to spend too much time in searching instead you go with such a highly recognized brand like this and most of time you don't regret your pick.
Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
4.2/5124 Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

Palo Alto|4.05km from city center
Pros: (For this part, this hotel deserved a 5-star review) 1. Rohan the front desk manager was nice. He made me feel welcome. He acknowledged the Hilton gold member status right away and offered the perks without me asking. He offered $ 10 breakfast credit or additional reward points.Which I picked the breakfast credit. He also gave us an upgrade to a bigger room and waived the parking fee. 2. The room is really clean and everything in great order. For example, the bathtub held the temperature of water for a long time and the shower drains fast. The bed is firm, which I like a lot. The thermostat, the refrigerator, the TV, etc all in great condition. The edges of the bathroom walls or around the bathtub also looked very clean. 3. The gym, the swimming pool, and the hot tub are all well maintained.4. The location is really good. Close to all the places we need to go. 5. The room does not have any strange smell. Cons: (For this part, one star out of five was removed) 1. Billing system: Used the Hilton app to checkout on my mobile phone. The pdf of the receipt never arrive in my email. So I went to the front desk to ask for a printout of the receipt. That was when I found out that all the perks (waive parking fee, breakfast credit, etc) promised at check-in for gold member status were not honored and my credit card was charged. The front desk manager could not find the credits in the system until I mentioned Rohan's name. Then the credits were finally applied and I got a new receipt. So it is always a great idea to make sure you review the receipt before leaving the hotel to avoid surprises like that. 2. $12.95 continental breakfast per person is steep, considering what you get. There are just some cut fruits, pastries, and bagels, and Quaker instant oatmeal in the cup. I was expecting some eggs, pancakes or hash browns for that price. I don't recommend it unless you need the convenience of eating breakfast in the hotel and you are given the $10 credits. 3. Instructions about the facility are lacking: I could not find the pool hours and breakfast hours on the hotel website or in the app. I did not see any posted signs about the hours, either. Had to ask the front desk for information. 4. The blackout curtain in the bedroom cannot totally be pulled to the center to cover the entire window. It left a big gap (about 4 feet wide). got woken up by the bright light early. 5.$15 parking fee.
Comfort Inn Palo Alto
3.6/5106 Reviews

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Palo Alto|3.08km from city center
Very good hotel, hao p
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
4.4/5110 Reviews

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Palo Alto|3.67km from city center
I cannot say enough good things about the amazing people who run this hotel. I had medical appointments in Palo Alto on consecutive days and needed a room that could accommodate my desire for certain covid mitigation/precautions (room entry from outdoors, and individual AC units.) I spoke with Roger who not only confirmed Zen Hotel’s protocols and features, he also told me they host many people who are in town for medical issues (Stanford Hospital, and other large medical facilities, are nearby) so the staff there is very careful. A few days prior to our visit, I emailed to asked for additional measures, and Jorge, the Front Desk Agent, acknowledged my request. We arrived, checked in, noted that my request had been honored, and had a quiet, comfortable visit. When I arrived home the following night there were two messages from Jorge, and one from Roger, who had called early the previous day (prior to my arrival) to ask for my credit card info which had somehow not been logged into their system. They were sold out and needed confirmation of payment from me, but — long story short(er)—I didn’t receive the messages until after I returned. They had every right to cancel the appointment but did not. They gave me the benefit of their doubt, and their commitment to serving those with medical needs. I keep getting teary-eyed, writing this. Such decency and kindness! When I called today to thank them, Jorge told me, had they had to cancel the reservation, they would have found accommodations for me in one of their affiliated hotels. I’ve never experienced this level of customer service and care from any other hotel. So thank you again, Roger and Jorge and Zen Hotel Palo Alto. I will most certainly stay at Zen again (and make sure you have all the info you need in advance!)

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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
4.2/5106 Reviews

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Palo Alto|2.99km from city center
The hotel is close to Stanford university, the price is small, the parking lot is free, no breakfast, the service is very good, the surrounding is convenient, there is a big Sichuan dish at 300 meters, next to the gas station
Dinah's Garden Hotel
4.7/5107 Reviews

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Palo Alto|4.32km from city center
I've stayed at Dinah's twice in the last few months and each time have been impressed with the rooms and the ambience, and most of all the friendly and professional staff. The rooms are clean and--for the price--well appointed. I like the the whole thing: the ponds and fountains and ducks (and ducklings in the spring), even the section of El Camino on which it's located--one of the slightly less busy commercial strips in Palo Alto.
The Palo Alto Inn
4.2/5112 Reviews

The Palo Alto Inn

Palo Alto|4.24km from city center
I am currently at the Palo Alto Inn and really happy with the overall experience. The manager could accommodate some additional requests I had, the room is very big and receives almost no noise from the traffic. Cleanliness is great. The rooms are well equipped - fridge, microwave, tea+coffee machine, TV, safe, plenty of USB charger ports. There were some complimentary drinks and sweets as a nice bonus. The location is OK, you have to walk 15-20 minutes along the El Camino in either way to hit places with some choice of place to eat or do groceries from, but that's not terrible. If you are driving anyway, it does not matter. You can also take a bus. --- Martin
Stanford Motor Inn
4.1/5102 Reviews

Stanford Motor Inn

Palo Alto|2.45km from city center
This is an old-fashioned motor inn in the heart of Palo Alto. It has pet friendly rooms for $30 extra, which is cheaper than other places we looked at. The room was small but sufficient, and was very clean. The bed was comfortable but the pillows pretty flat.. The staff were friendly. The location was in walking distance to restaurants. There was no breakfast to speak of, just prepackaged pastries. If you have a dog, you have to walk a couple of blocks to get to some grass. All in all this was a great place to stay on our trip.
Hotel Parmani
3.8/597 Reviews

Hotel Parmani

Palo Alto|2.39km from city center
From the nearest car hotel to the location, the waiter at the front desk had a good attitude. I used the app to talk to him very smoothly. Check-in includes daily self-service reception at the reception, with slices of bread, milk, fruit, coffee, orange juice, cereal, etc. It is too convenient for me. Is the price expensive, who makes him in the center of the universe?
Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
3.8/576 Reviews

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Palo Alto|3.09km from city center
It takes about seven or eight minutes to drive to Stanford. The room is very spacious and the space for activities is large. The boss is very enthusiastic. Before we checked in, we turned on the electric heater and the TV was switched to the Chinese station. You may know that we are from China by looking at the name of the order. Fair, if you need hot water, talk to the front desk when you check in. A kettle is provided and parking is free

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto
4.5/570 Reviews

Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto

Palo Alto|4.53km from city center
Very very good hotel The whole process is the most satisfying one. Long-term rental and short-term rental. Foreigners are very friendly. The facilities are very good. The swimming pool is too small. This day, you can't swim. It doesn't affect the other.
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Mountain View
3.8/573 Reviews

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Mountain View

Palo Alto|5.92km from city center
I had an incredible experience staying at SureStay Plus of Best Western in Mountain View. Manager Samir was a fantastic asset to the hotel, always ready and willing to help with whatever we needed. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the room was peaceful and tranquil. I was able to take long, hot showers with hot water coming out of both the tub and sink right away. The breakfast was amazing, with so much variety - from fruits, eggs, meats, breads and more. We had access to speedy internet and a TV with a great selection of channels. The staff were friendly and helpful with all our needs. I was extremely pleased with my stay and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fair and honest service experience.
Hotel Keen
3.8/576 Reviews

Hotel Keen

Palo Alto|1.88km from city center
Very good stay experience, first of all, the surrounding environment is very comfortable, is the center of Palo Alto, but not the big city of San Francisco, called downtown, there is a main road, beautiful and prosperous. Stanford University is right next to me, I go to the campus every day. It’s much more comfortable than living in downtown San Francisco. The breakfast was very good. The room is comfortable and quiet. The only downside is that the room is small, but I don't mind this.
Country Inn Motel
4.6/5100 Reviews

Country Inn Motel

Palo Alto|4.73km from city center
We had to come to town for appointment at Stanford. We had no idea where we were going, but this quaint, friendly, little motel was perfect! Lovely garden area to sit in and relax under the tree, breakfast brought to your room at your appointed time, pool. We will definitely be staying here every time we come to Stanford. Don’t want to give away our little gem. Very special place
Cardinal Hotel
4.2/551 Reviews

Cardinal Hotel

Palo Alto|1.64km from city center
I didn't realize how beautiful and charming this hotel would be. It is really lovely. Lobby is full of history, nice little plaques explaining the fireplace, wrought iron lamp, etc. Room was simple, spacious, clean, airy, and extremely comfortable. Excellent reading chair, desk chair with height adjustment (thank you!), great toiletries, very quiet and peaceful. Very friendly down-to-earth desk staff. Fantastic location, totally walkable everywhere. Coffee in lobby in the morning. Would gladly stay here again.
Kasa Palo Alto
3/56 Reviews

Kasa Palo Alto

Palo Alto|2.38km from city center
Hotels in the Bay Area are really expensive, they are clean as a whole, and breakfast is served with bread and coffee in the supermarket.

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Hotels Near Famous Attractions in Palo Alto

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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

El Prado
4.5/559 Reviews

El Prado

Palo Alto|1.37km from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
What a great experience! We had a fantastic, one night stay, at El Prado. Sara, told us, that she was putting us, in a beautiful, spacious, room. She was not kidding. We stayed in room 404, very quiet, super comfortable bed, and very spacious. Her coworker, at the front desk, told us our dinner reservation, at nearby, St. Michael, was a great choice, a wonderful restaurant. He was right. The El Prado, is a beautiful, quiet, centrally located hotel, with great staff, at the front desk! Thank you Sara, for the beautiful room!
Graduate Palo Alto
4.3/522 Reviews

Graduate Palo Alto

Palo Alto|1.4km from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
With a stay at Graduate Palo Alto in Palo Alto (University South), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. This upscale hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Googleplex and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Satisfy your appetite at Lou & Herbert's, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Cardinal Hotel
4.2/551 Reviews

Cardinal Hotel

Palo Alto|1.5km from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
I didn't realize how beautiful and charming this hotel would be. It is really lovely. Lobby is full of history, nice little plaques explaining the fireplace, wrought iron lamp, etc. Room was simple, spacious, clean, airy, and extremely comfortable. Excellent reading chair, desk chair with height adjustment (thank you!), great toiletries, very quiet and peaceful. Very friendly down-to-earth desk staff. Fantastic location, totally walkable everywhere. Coffee in lobby in the morning. Would gladly stay here again.
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
4.4/557 Reviews

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Palo Alto|1.51km from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Das Nobu Hotel kann als Business Hotel wärmstens empfohlen werden. Für Familien ist es jedoch eher nicht geeignet. Wir hatten uns für 10 Tage einquartiert und in Summe drei Zimmer belegt. Die Zimmer sind schön, modern und aufgeräumt. Den Mehrpreis für Ryokan Zimmer kann man sich aber sparen. Die Wanne ist bestenfalls für ein Fussbad geeignet. Mit Staubwischen hinter den Möbeln hat man es auch nicht so. Mir fiel eine Socke hinter den Nachttisch und als ich sie aufgehoben habe war sie voller Staub. Etwas Schade, wenn doch sonst alles so schön sauber gehalten wird. Die Betten waren fantastisch und man konnte sehr gut einschlafen. Allerdings hört man sehr den Strassenlärm, wenn die Zimmer zur Strasse gerichtet sind. Wer also leicht aus dem Schlaf aufschreckt ist gut beraten Zimmer nach hinten raus zu nehmen. Wir hatten unsere Zimmer mit Frühstück gebucht und konnten jeden Morgen herrlich schlemmen. Das Frühstücksmenü ist war klein, aber der Avocado-Toast und der French-Toast wurden sehr schnell zu unseren absoluten Favoriten. Auch die anderen Frühstücksgerichte sind zu empfehlen. Der Valetservice ist sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man mit einem Auto zum Hotel kommt, Parklätze sind wie überall in Palo Alto rar. Überhaupt, war der Service immer überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend. Einzig unser Abreisetag wurde etwas stressig, da man uns keinen späteren Check-out als 13.00 Uhr für ein Zimmer gönnen wollte. Zwei Zimmer hatten wir bereits um 10.00 Uhr geräumt. Unser Flug ging aber erst um 20.00 Uhr. Also was macht man mit acht Koffern und dem Nachmittag, wenn man nicht mehr im Hotel bleiben kann? Da hätte ich mehr Rücksicht vom Hotelmanagement erwartet. Nobu Hotel can be highly recommended as a business hotel. However, it is not suitable for families. We stayed for ten days and occupied a total of three rooms. The rooms are nice, modern and tidy. However, you can save yourself the extra price for a Ryokan room. The bathtub is, at best, suitable for a footbath. Dusting behind the furniture is not a big deal either. I dropped a sock behind the bedside table, and when I picked it up, it was full of dust. It's a shame when everything else is kept so clean. The beds were fantastic, and it was very easy to fall asleep. However, you can hear much street noise when the rooms face the street. If you are easily startled out of your sleep, you would be well advised to take a room facing the back. We booked our rooms with breakfast and had a lovely feast every morning. The breakfast menu was small, but the avocado toast and French toast quickly became our favourites. The other breakfast dishes are also recommended. The valet service is highly recommended if you come to the hotel with a car; parking spaces are scarce everywhere in Palo Alto. The service was always amiable and courteous. Our departure day was a bit stressful, as we could not check out later than 1 pm for a room. We had already vacated two rooms at 10.00 am. However, our flight did not leave until 8.00 p
The Clement Hotel - All Inclusive Urban Resort
4.9/547 Reviews

The Clement Hotel - All Inclusive Urban Resort

Palo Alto|1.66km from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
excellent service good location nice view My top one choice to stay in Palo Alto
The Westin Palo Alto
4.5/574 Reviews

The Westin Palo Alto

Palo Alto|1.68km from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
THE GOOD: The hotel was recently renovated, rooms are nicely renovated with beautiful bathrooms. A nice size fitness center and a small but nice pool area. THE BAD: Wifi was absolutely horrible, there was ZERO wi-fi service in the lobby, restaurant or pool area. The Wi-fit would connect for 2 - 3 seconds then drop. When I asked the attended at the café if I could use the Westin Meeting wi-fi I was told no, they don’t have the password. In my room every so often the wi-fi would drop and it would take 20 – 30 minutes to reconnect!!! Furthermore, the power outlet at the desk was dead, there was also no power near the bed to plug in your laptop! Sadly, the food and beverage offerings at this hotel are on par with a Holiday Inn Express. There is no full-service restaurant, just a grab and go café which serves mediocre food. There is a limited breakfast buffet in the morning with poor quality food. On both mornings of my stay the scrambled eggs were a rubbery mess, the breakfast potatoes lacked flavor. The only item that seemed decent to eat were the fresh berries and bread. The quality of the food from room service/grab and go was also upsetting. If you want a full-service dinning experience, you are told to walk over to the Sheraton…. really? BTW: I was told the hotel kitchen is also located at the Sheraton, food is not cooked onsite at the Westin. Hospitality at the hotel is hit and miss. The front desk seems pleasant, but staff were very hesitant to go the extra mile to please… they lacked the hospitality soft skills I have experienced at other hotels of the same caliber. Café staff is very unhelpful, not very friendly, I receive a far better guest experience at my local In-N-Out Burger. In the end if you are expecting an upscale hotel experience in the Palo Alto / Stanford area the Westin disappoints. For the price I would expect a memorable experience, one where you would hate to leave and could not wait to return. During my stay I was looking forward to leaving, I really felt like it was a waste of $$$ and time staying here. When I left, I felt like I had just stayed at a Holiday Inn express with upscale rooms. Hotel should be rebranded... it's not an upscale full service hotel that is about hospitality with a mindset of wellness.

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The Museum of American Heritage

Cardinal Hotel
4.2/551 Reviews

Cardinal Hotel

Palo Alto|0.34km from The Museum of American Heritage
I didn't realize how beautiful and charming this hotel would be. It is really lovely. Lobby is full of history, nice little plaques explaining the fireplace, wrought iron lamp, etc. Room was simple, spacious, clean, airy, and extremely comfortable. Excellent reading chair, desk chair with height adjustment (thank you!), great toiletries, very quiet and peaceful. Very friendly down-to-earth desk staff. Fantastic location, totally walkable everywhere. Coffee in lobby in the morning. Would gladly stay here again.
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
4.4/557 Reviews

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Palo Alto|0.36km from The Museum of American Heritage
Das Nobu Hotel kann als Business Hotel wärmstens empfohlen werden. Für Familien ist es jedoch eher nicht geeignet. Wir hatten uns für 10 Tage einquartiert und in Summe drei Zimmer belegt. Die Zimmer sind schön, modern und aufgeräumt. Den Mehrpreis für Ryokan Zimmer kann man sich aber sparen. Die Wanne ist bestenfalls für ein Fussbad geeignet. Mit Staubwischen hinter den Möbeln hat man es auch nicht so. Mir fiel eine Socke hinter den Nachttisch und als ich sie aufgehoben habe war sie voller Staub. Etwas Schade, wenn doch sonst alles so schön sauber gehalten wird. Die Betten waren fantastisch und man konnte sehr gut einschlafen. Allerdings hört man sehr den Strassenlärm, wenn die Zimmer zur Strasse gerichtet sind. Wer also leicht aus dem Schlaf aufschreckt ist gut beraten Zimmer nach hinten raus zu nehmen. Wir hatten unsere Zimmer mit Frühstück gebucht und konnten jeden Morgen herrlich schlemmen. Das Frühstücksmenü ist war klein, aber der Avocado-Toast und der French-Toast wurden sehr schnell zu unseren absoluten Favoriten. Auch die anderen Frühstücksgerichte sind zu empfehlen. Der Valetservice ist sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man mit einem Auto zum Hotel kommt, Parklätze sind wie überall in Palo Alto rar. Überhaupt, war der Service immer überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend. Einzig unser Abreisetag wurde etwas stressig, da man uns keinen späteren Check-out als 13.00 Uhr für ein Zimmer gönnen wollte. Zwei Zimmer hatten wir bereits um 10.00 Uhr geräumt. Unser Flug ging aber erst um 20.00 Uhr. Also was macht man mit acht Koffern und dem Nachmittag, wenn man nicht mehr im Hotel bleiben kann? Da hätte ich mehr Rücksicht vom Hotelmanagement erwartet. Nobu Hotel can be highly recommended as a business hotel. However, it is not suitable for families. We stayed for ten days and occupied a total of three rooms. The rooms are nice, modern and tidy. However, you can save yourself the extra price for a Ryokan room. The bathtub is, at best, suitable for a footbath. Dusting behind the furniture is not a big deal either. I dropped a sock behind the bedside table, and when I picked it up, it was full of dust. It's a shame when everything else is kept so clean. The beds were fantastic, and it was very easy to fall asleep. However, you can hear much street noise when the rooms face the street. If you are easily startled out of your sleep, you would be well advised to take a room facing the back. We booked our rooms with breakfast and had a lovely feast every morning. The breakfast menu was small, but the avocado toast and French toast quickly became our favourites. The other breakfast dishes are also recommended. The valet service is highly recommended if you come to the hotel with a car; parking spaces are scarce everywhere in Palo Alto. The service was always amiable and courteous. Our departure day was a bit stressful, as we could not check out later than 1 pm for a room. We had already vacated two rooms at 10.00 am. However, our flight did not leave until 8.00 p
El Prado
4.5/559 Reviews

El Prado

Palo Alto|0.38km from The Museum of American Heritage
What a great experience! We had a fantastic, one night stay, at El Prado. Sara, told us, that she was putting us, in a beautiful, spacious, room. She was not kidding. We stayed in room 404, very quiet, super comfortable bed, and very spacious. Her coworker, at the front desk, told us our dinner reservation, at nearby, St. Michael, was a great choice, a wonderful restaurant. He was right. The El Prado, is a beautiful, quiet, centrally located hotel, with great staff, at the front desk! Thank you Sara, for the beautiful room!
Graduate Palo Alto
4.3/522 Reviews

Graduate Palo Alto

Palo Alto|0.42km from The Museum of American Heritage
With a stay at Graduate Palo Alto in Palo Alto (University South), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. This upscale hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Googleplex and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Satisfy your appetite at Lou & Herbert's, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Hotel Keen
3.8/576 Reviews

Hotel Keen

Palo Alto|0.58km from The Museum of American Heritage
Very good stay experience, first of all, the surrounding environment is very comfortable, is the center of Palo Alto, but not the big city of San Francisco, called downtown, there is a main road, beautiful and prosperous. Stanford University is right next to me, I go to the campus every day. It’s much more comfortable than living in downtown San Francisco. The breakfast was very good. The room is comfortable and quiet. The only downside is that the room is small, but I don't mind this.
The Westin Palo Alto
4.5/574 Reviews

The Westin Palo Alto

Palo Alto|0.66km from The Museum of American Heritage
THE GOOD: The hotel was recently renovated, rooms are nicely renovated with beautiful bathrooms. A nice size fitness center and a small but nice pool area. THE BAD: Wifi was absolutely horrible, there was ZERO wi-fi service in the lobby, restaurant or pool area. The Wi-fit would connect for 2 - 3 seconds then drop. When I asked the attended at the café if I could use the Westin Meeting wi-fi I was told no, they don’t have the password. In my room every so often the wi-fi would drop and it would take 20 – 30 minutes to reconnect!!! Furthermore, the power outlet at the desk was dead, there was also no power near the bed to plug in your laptop! Sadly, the food and beverage offerings at this hotel are on par with a Holiday Inn Express. There is no full-service restaurant, just a grab and go café which serves mediocre food. There is a limited breakfast buffet in the morning with poor quality food. On both mornings of my stay the scrambled eggs were a rubbery mess, the breakfast potatoes lacked flavor. The only item that seemed decent to eat were the fresh berries and bread. The quality of the food from room service/grab and go was also upsetting. If you want a full-service dinning experience, you are told to walk over to the Sheraton…. really? BTW: I was told the hotel kitchen is also located at the Sheraton, food is not cooked onsite at the Westin. Hospitality at the hotel is hit and miss. The front desk seems pleasant, but staff were very hesitant to go the extra mile to please… they lacked the hospitality soft skills I have experienced at other hotels of the same caliber. Café staff is very unhelpful, not very friendly, I receive a far better guest experience at my local In-N-Out Burger. In the end if you are expecting an upscale hotel experience in the Palo Alto / Stanford area the Westin disappoints. For the price I would expect a memorable experience, one where you would hate to leave and could not wait to return. During my stay I was looking forward to leaving, I really felt like it was a waste of $$$ and time staying here. When I left, I felt like I had just stayed at a Holiday Inn express with upscale rooms. Hotel should be rebranded... it's not an upscale full service hotel that is about hospitality with a mindset of wellness.

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Stanford Shopping Center

Best Western Plus Riviera
3.6/5104 Reviews

Best Western Plus Riviera

Menlo Park|0.4km from Stanford Shopping Center
The hotel is on the side of the road. It is a bit noisy and not serious. If you are tired, it will not prevent you from falling asleep. Very close to Stanford. Motel parking is certainly not a problem. As a chain brand motel, the hardware is very good, the room is big and hot enough!
The Stanford Park Hotel
4.6/577 Reviews

The Stanford Park Hotel

Menlo Park|0.48km from Stanford Shopping Center
The breakfast is delicious. All the things are exquisite and beautiful. I can see that the boss is very attentive and the room is very clean. Even the bottom of the bed is not dusty. Nice room , clean hotel , elevator can be very slow at times , shower leaked onto the floor , but the staff was excellent , overall great hotel , we would definitely stay again
Hotel Keen
3.8/576 Reviews

Hotel Keen

Palo Alto|0.66km from Stanford Shopping Center
Very good stay experience, first of all, the surrounding environment is very comfortable, is the center of Palo Alto, but not the big city of San Francisco, called downtown, there is a main road, beautiful and prosperous. Stanford University is right next to me, I go to the campus every day. It’s much more comfortable than living in downtown San Francisco. The breakfast was very good. The room is comfortable and quiet. The only downside is that the room is small, but I don't mind this.
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
4.5/558 Reviews

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Palo Alto|0.69km from Stanford Shopping Center
A great stay at a great city. When you want to travel with your spouse, you don't want to spend too much time in searching instead you go with such a highly recognized brand like this and most of time you don't regret your pick.
The Westin Palo Alto
4.5/574 Reviews

The Westin Palo Alto

Palo Alto|0.79km from Stanford Shopping Center
THE GOOD: The hotel was recently renovated, rooms are nicely renovated with beautiful bathrooms. A nice size fitness center and a small but nice pool area. THE BAD: Wifi was absolutely horrible, there was ZERO wi-fi service in the lobby, restaurant or pool area. The Wi-fit would connect for 2 - 3 seconds then drop. When I asked the attended at the café if I could use the Westin Meeting wi-fi I was told no, they don’t have the password. In my room every so often the wi-fi would drop and it would take 20 – 30 minutes to reconnect!!! Furthermore, the power outlet at the desk was dead, there was also no power near the bed to plug in your laptop! Sadly, the food and beverage offerings at this hotel are on par with a Holiday Inn Express. There is no full-service restaurant, just a grab and go café which serves mediocre food. There is a limited breakfast buffet in the morning with poor quality food. On both mornings of my stay the scrambled eggs were a rubbery mess, the breakfast potatoes lacked flavor. The only item that seemed decent to eat were the fresh berries and bread. The quality of the food from room service/grab and go was also upsetting. If you want a full-service dinning experience, you are told to walk over to the Sheraton…. really? BTW: I was told the hotel kitchen is also located at the Sheraton, food is not cooked onsite at the Westin. Hospitality at the hotel is hit and miss. The front desk seems pleasant, but staff were very hesitant to go the extra mile to please… they lacked the hospitality soft skills I have experienced at other hotels of the same caliber. Café staff is very unhelpful, not very friendly, I receive a far better guest experience at my local In-N-Out Burger. In the end if you are expecting an upscale hotel experience in the Palo Alto / Stanford area the Westin disappoints. For the price I would expect a memorable experience, one where you would hate to leave and could not wait to return. During my stay I was looking forward to leaving, I really felt like it was a waste of $$$ and time staying here. When I left, I felt like I had just stayed at a Holiday Inn express with upscale rooms. Hotel should be rebranded... it's not an upscale full service hotel that is about hospitality with a mindset of wellness.
The Clement Hotel - All Inclusive Urban Resort
4.9/547 Reviews

The Clement Hotel - All Inclusive Urban Resort

Palo Alto|0.83km from Stanford Shopping Center
excellent service good location nice view My top one choice to stay in Palo Alto

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Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center

The Westin Palo Alto
4.5/574 Reviews

The Westin Palo Alto

Palo Alto|1.49km from Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center
THE GOOD: The hotel was recently renovated, rooms are nicely renovated with beautiful bathrooms. A nice size fitness center and a small but nice pool area. THE BAD: Wifi was absolutely horrible, there was ZERO wi-fi service in the lobby, restaurant or pool area. The Wi-fit would connect for 2 - 3 seconds then drop. When I asked the attended at the café if I could use the Westin Meeting wi-fi I was told no, they don’t have the password. In my room every so often the wi-fi would drop and it would take 20 – 30 minutes to reconnect!!! Furthermore, the power outlet at the desk was dead, there was also no power near the bed to plug in your laptop! Sadly, the food and beverage offerings at this hotel are on par with a Holiday Inn Express. There is no full-service restaurant, just a grab and go café which serves mediocre food. There is a limited breakfast buffet in the morning with poor quality food. On both mornings of my stay the scrambled eggs were a rubbery mess, the breakfast potatoes lacked flavor. The only item that seemed decent to eat were the fresh berries and bread. The quality of the food from room service/grab and go was also upsetting. If you want a full-service dinning experience, you are told to walk over to the Sheraton…. really? BTW: I was told the hotel kitchen is also located at the Sheraton, food is not cooked onsite at the Westin. Hospitality at the hotel is hit and miss. The front desk seems pleasant, but staff were very hesitant to go the extra mile to please… they lacked the hospitality soft skills I have experienced at other hotels of the same caliber. Café staff is very unhelpful, not very friendly, I receive a far better guest experience at my local In-N-Out Burger. In the end if you are expecting an upscale hotel experience in the Palo Alto / Stanford area the Westin disappoints. For the price I would expect a memorable experience, one where you would hate to leave and could not wait to return. During my stay I was looking forward to leaving, I really felt like it was a waste of $$$ and time staying here. When I left, I felt like I had just stayed at a Holiday Inn express with upscale rooms. Hotel should be rebranded... it's not an upscale full service hotel that is about hospitality with a mindset of wellness.
The Clement Hotel - All Inclusive Urban Resort
4.9/547 Reviews

The Clement Hotel - All Inclusive Urban Resort

Palo Alto|1.49km from Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center
excellent service good location nice view My top one choice to stay in Palo Alto
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
4.5/558 Reviews

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Palo Alto|1.5km from Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center
A great stay at a great city. When you want to travel with your spouse, you don't want to spend too much time in searching instead you go with such a highly recognized brand like this and most of time you don't regret your pick.
Best Western Plus Riviera
3.6/5104 Reviews

Best Western Plus Riviera

Menlo Park|1.71km from Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center
The hotel is on the side of the road. It is a bit noisy and not serious. If you are tired, it will not prevent you from falling asleep. Very close to Stanford. Motel parking is certainly not a problem. As a chain brand motel, the hardware is very good, the room is big and hot enough!
Hotel Keen
3.8/576 Reviews

Hotel Keen

Palo Alto|1.77km from Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center
Very good stay experience, first of all, the surrounding environment is very comfortable, is the center of Palo Alto, but not the big city of San Francisco, called downtown, there is a main road, beautiful and prosperous. Stanford University is right next to me, I go to the campus every day. It’s much more comfortable than living in downtown San Francisco. The breakfast was very good. The room is comfortable and quiet. The only downside is that the room is small, but I don't mind this.
The Stanford Park Hotel
4.6/577 Reviews

The Stanford Park Hotel

Menlo Park|1.79km from Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center
The breakfast is delicious. All the things are exquisite and beautiful. I can see that the boss is very attentive and the room is very clean. Even the bottom of the bed is not dusty. Nice room , clean hotel , elevator can be very slow at times , shower leaked onto the floor , but the staff was excellent , overall great hotel , we would definitely stay again

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Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen

3.8/576 Reviews
Very good stay experience, first of all, the surrounding environment is very comfortable, is the center of Palo Alto, but not the big city of San Francisco, called downtown, there is a main road, beautiful and prosperous. Stanford University is right next to me, I go to the campus every day. It’s much more comfortable than living in downtown San Francisco. The breakfast was very good. The room is comfortable and quiet. The only downside is that the room is small, but I don't mind this.
Cardinal Hotel

Cardinal Hotel

4.2/551 Reviews
I didn't realize how beautiful and charming this hotel would be. It is really lovely. Lobby is full of history, nice little plaques explaining the fireplace, wrought iron lamp, etc. Room was simple, spacious, clean, airy, and extremely comfortable. Excellent reading chair, desk chair with height adjustment (thank you!), great toiletries, very quiet and peaceful. Very friendly down-to-earth desk staff. Fantastic location, totally walkable everywhere. Coffee in lobby in the morning. Would gladly stay here again.
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

4.4/5110 Reviews
I cannot say enough good things about the amazing people who run this hotel. I had medical appointments in Palo Alto on consecutive days and needed a room that could accommodate my desire for certain covid mitigation/precautions (room entry from outdoors, and individual AC units.) I spoke with Roger who not only confirmed Zen Hotel’s protocols and features, he also told me they host many people who are in town for medical issues (Stanford Hospital, and other large medical facilities, are nearby) so the staff there is very careful. A few days prior to our visit, I emailed to asked for additional measures, and Jorge, the Front Desk Agent, acknowledged my request. We arrived, checked in, noted that my request had been honored, and had a quiet, comfortable visit. When I arrived home the following night there were two messages from Jorge, and one from Roger, who had called early the previous day (prior to my arrival) to ask for my credit card info which had somehow not been logged into their system. They were sold out and needed confirmation of payment from me, but — long story short(er)—I didn’t receive the messages until after I returned. They had every right to cancel the appointment but did not. They gave me the benefit of their doubt, and their commitment to serving those with medical needs. I keep getting teary-eyed, writing this. Such decency and kindness! When I called today to thank them, Jorge told me, had they had to cancel the reservation, they would have found accommodations for me in one of their affiliated hotels. I’ve never experienced this level of customer service and care from any other hotel. So thank you again, Roger and Jorge and Zen Hotel Palo Alto. I will most certainly stay at Zen again (and make sure you have all the info you need in advance!)
Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, an IHG Hotel

4.2/5134 Reviews
The main building is in poor shape. The entire building is severely sloped with about a 3 inch drop every 10 feet or so. If you are not accustomed to it be ready to get somewhat seasick for a day or two get accustomed to it. The worst part is sleeping with your head significantly lower than your feet. Horrible. If you must stay there insist on a room in the newer addition. On the positive side the rooms were super clean and staff was friendly.
Oak Motel

Oak Motel

3.3/564 Reviews
Breakfast is very simple. There is only one coffee table and sofa in the room. There is a parking room. The room smells. It may be a smell. There is hair on the bathroom towel. It may be because it is cheap. The occupancy experience is not good, but it is really cheap compared to other local residences.
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

4.6/569 Reviews
The facilities are very new and the rooms are very clean. The breakfast was rich and the staff was very welcoming. They even packed hot eggs and bread for us before we had to fly on the last day. The surrounding communities are very safe, and the nearest commercial area is about 2.5 kilometers away. Overall, it's a good choice for business travel.

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Number of Reviews 2,155
Number of hotels145
Average Price(Weekday Night)US$396
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Palo Alto Hotel Guide

Looking for hotels in Palo Alto? Trip.com is a great place to start. Book hotels in Palo Alto via the Trip.com website or app, it's easy and hassle-free. For trips in Palo Alto, you can choose hotels around the city center or accommodations near popular attractions. You can plan a one or two day trip to Palo Alto.

Every day, travelers worldwide arrive at Palo Alto to start their vacations and business trips in Palo Alto.

There are 30 hotels in Palo Alto with excellent service. The local average price is 314 USD per night. There are a variety of hotels to meet the needs of different types of travelers. There are 6 four-star hotels in Palo Alto at an average price of 409 USD per night. There are 12 three-star hotels in Palo Alto at an average price of 332 USD per night. There are 6 two-star hotels in Palo Alto at an average price of 210 USD per night. As a popular tourist city, Palo Alto has many renowned chain hotels. Days Inn is the most popular brand among tourists. If the comfort level of your trip is important, there are many choices in Palo Alto, such as hotels under the Days Inn brand. A popular hotel in Palo Alto, Westin Palo Alto is also one of the highest rated. Many tourists also stay at Hotel Parmani.

In the city center of Palo Alto, you'll have easy access to Junior Museum & Zoo, Rinconada Park. You can choose attractions in Palo Alto that are perfect for a weekend getaway, such as VMware Inc., Tesla Motors. The most famous attractions locally are Hewlett-Packard Company, SoulCycle. Commercial areas like Palo Alto Florist, Bryant Street Gallery are ideal places to buy souvenirs.

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