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The Creekside Inn, hotel in Palo Alto

Nestled on 4 landscaped acres in Palo Alto, California, just one mile from Stanford University, this completely smoke-free inn features convenient services, such as complimentary electric car charging...

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
863 reviews
Price from$209per night
The Palo Alto Inn, hotel in Palo Alto

Located a mile off the Central Expressway, this hotel is just a minute’s drive from the San Antonio Shopping Center. It features free Wi-Fi access.

8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
994 reviews
Price from$192per night
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, hotel in Palo Alto

Decorated in Asian decor, The Zen Hotel is in Palo Alto, California. This eco-friendly hotel provides free Wi-Fi and a gym, and rooms include iPod docking stations.

8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
778 reviews
Price from$169per night
Dinah's Garden Hotel, hotel in Palo Alto

Surrounded by lagoons filled with Koi and waterfalls, this hotel is 3.5-miles from downtown Palo Alto. All rooms have free fiber-optic Wi-Fi and a 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
929 reviews
Price from$299per night
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel, hotel in Palo Alto

Only 5 minutes’ drive from Stanford University and Central Palo Alto, Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel features an outdoor pool and an on-site bar and restaurant.

7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
344 reviews
Price from$499per night
Cardinal Hotel, hotel in Palo Alto

Built in 1924, this historic Palo Alto hotel is just 1 mi from Stanford University. Guests can enjoy dining at Bistro Maxine, located next door.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
216 reviews
Price from$215per night
Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Palo Alto

Providing free scheduled shuttle service to sites within a 5-mile radius, this hotel located in Palo Alto, California is a short drive from Paramount's Great America theme park.

8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
225 reviews
Price from$224.10per night
Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto, hotel in Palo Alto

An indoor pool is featured at this Palo Alto Hilton. Free WiFi, modern amenities and elegant décor is featured in all rooms. Shoreline Amphitheater is 10 minutes’ drive.

8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
418 reviews
Price from$279per night
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto, hotel in Palo Alto

Located in Palo Alto, The Nest Hotel Palo Alto features an on-site wine bar. Each stylish room includes free WiFi. Free guest parking is available. Stanford University is 1.8 mi away.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
482 reviews
Price from$284per night
el PRADO, hotel in Palo Alto

Located in Central Palo Alto, el PRADO offers contemporary guest rooms with GLink iPhone and Android docking stations. A state-of-the-art fitness center is located on site.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
198 reviews
Price from$749per night
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Palo Alto's best hotels with breakfast

  • The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
    Breakfast options

    Decorated in Asian decor, The Zen Hotel is in Palo Alto, California. This eco-friendly hotel provides free Wi-Fi and a gym, and rooms include iPod docking stations.

    The on-site manager was very helpful and flexible.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 778 reviews
  • Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, an IHG Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Providing free scheduled shuttle service to sites within a 5-mile radius, this hotel located in Palo Alto, California is a short drive from Paramount's Great America theme park.

    Gave us an extra breakfast for my kids. Pool was beautiful.

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 225 reviews
  • The Creekside Inn
    Breakfast options

    Nestled on 4 landscaped acres in Palo Alto, California, just one mile from Stanford University, this completely smoke-free inn features convenient services, such as complimentary electric car charging...

    It was excellent for my purpose. Did not need more.

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 863 reviews
  • Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Located in Palo Alto, 2 miles from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a shared lounge...

    Close to venue, close to food outlets and gas stations.

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 79 reviews
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto
    Breakfast options

    Offering an outdoor pool and a hot tub, Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto is just 4.4 mi from Facebook's headquarters and 2.7 mi from Stanford University. Free WiFi is conveniently available onsite.

    Cleanliness, nice staff, large rooms and breakfast.

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 98 reviews
  • Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
    Breakfast options

    This modern hotel is conveniently located within 1640 feet’ walk of Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Stanford University. Plush bathrobes and free WiFi are provided in guest rooms.

    light, airy , clean and very chilled atmosphere. staff were excellent and helpful .

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 64 reviews
  • The Westin Palo Alto
    Breakfast options

    Next to Stanford University in Palo Alto, this Silicon Valley hotel features on-site dining and a modern fitness center. All guest rooms have a flat-screen cable TV.

    The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 96 reviews
  • Hotel Keen
    Breakfast options

    Located in downtown Palo Alto, at Stanford University, this boutique hotel features 37-inch flats-screen cable TVs in each room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

    Nice Chic hotel in a prime area downtown Palo alto

    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 199 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Palo Alto

  • Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
    Central location

    Located 3 mi from Stanford University, this boutique hotel features a rooftop lap pool and a spa with a steam room. It features an on-site restaurant. All rooms offer a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

    Room is clean, staff are friendly, food is delicious

    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 64 reviews
  • Graduate Palo Alto
    Central location

    Located in Palo Alto, 6.3 miles from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Graduate Palo Alto has accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Great location. Very clean and good receptive staff

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 92 reviews
  • Kasa Palo Alto
    Central location

    Located halfway between San Francisco and San Jose in Palo Alto, California, this hotel offers convenient, complimentary amenities just 1.9 mi from Stanford University and minutes from shopping and...

    There was no breakfast. Clean, comfy and pleasant

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 344 reviews
  • Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
    Central location

    Only 5 minutes’ drive from Stanford University and Central Palo Alto, Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel features an outdoor pool and an on-site bar and restaurant.

    Beautiful pool, loved the balcony and hearing the fountain.

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 344 reviews

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What Guests Said About Palo Alto:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Palo Alto is a cute city with tons of things to do.

    Palo Alto is a cute city with tons of things to do. Plenty of food options to eat at, tons of shopping, and events to go to. It is a little bit more on the pricey side but worth the visit. The farmer's market is one of our favorite things to do on Sunday when we visit.
    Christian
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Stanford University was nice.

    Stanford University was nice. I spent most of my time in the library, but the architecture was nice. The city is extremely expensive for food. Restaurants were very pricey, and even groceries were costly. There is a lot of homelessness and people living in campers. It is not the nightmare that San Francisco is, but it is tragic to see such affluence and poverty side-by-side.
    Travel reviewer
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Palo Alto is an affectionately weird mix of California...

    Palo Alto is an affectionately weird mix of California egalitarianism and Silicon Valley Venture Capitalism. I only come to the city for health care at Stanford Medical Center, which is world class, all the way!
    Gary
    United States of America
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    It was a good hotel, very comfortable but if you want a meal...

    It was a good hotel, very comfortable but if you want a meal in the evening or weekend forget it. The hotel does not serve meals during those times. I will go to the Courtyard next time I am in the area.
    Thomas Arthur
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We needed a place to stay close to Stanford and Coronet...

    We needed a place to stay close to Stanford and Coronet Motel was perfect. If we need to return, we will definitely stay there again. We were so pleased with the size of the room which included a breakfast table, sofa, desk and private bedroom. It is not new, but very clean and well kept up.
    Bobby
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The Stanford University campus is worth a visit and a guided...

    The Stanford University campus is worth a visit and a guided tour if you can book one. The Baylands nature preserve is a beautiful place to take a walk or just relax. Shopping and eating at the Stanford Shopping Mall with its variety of large and small shops is delightful.
    Reid

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Palo Alto

  • From $173.75 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 227 reviews
    This is a 50's style motel that has been updated. It sits off the main road of El Camino Real with a courtyard of big oak trees and patio chairs. There is a nice pool and the area around the pool is well furnished. There is always a big jug of water with ice for refreshment. We had a corner room which was quite large and comfortable. Breakfast is brought to your door and was mostly continental, i.e. fruit, yogurt, bagel, etc. It is close to downtown Mt. View, Palo Alto, and Stanford. The value was excellent.
    Richard
    United States of America
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 50 reviews
    I stayed at the house for 10 days and it was a great experience. In addition to the house being excellent and well located, the hosts are good people and the community that lives and visits the house is very inspiring. When I return to Palo Alto I will definitely stay there again
    Leonel
    Brazil
  • From $298.04 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 778 reviews
    I was in the hotel for the 2nd time this year and was once again satisfied. The room is quiet, breakfast good. Everyone was helpful and very friendly. Not only was the bed great but also the pillows very good. I felt very comfortable.
    Heinrich
    Germany
  • From $385.12 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 994 reviews
    Great location in Palo Alto downtown, close to Stanford University and SLAC. Large rooms with a comfortable bed, and microwave, fridge and coffee machine. I very much liked the inductor-based smart-phone recharger next to the bed.
    Tar-Minastir
    Germany
  • From $233.73 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 863 reviews
    Great location with beautiful grounds right on El Camino Real. The room was c;lean, with a super comfy bed and a modern bathroom including a fantastic rainfall shower. Many good restaurants nearby as well.
    Birgit
    United States of America
  • From $298.04 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 778 reviews
    We come to Palo Alto because my Husband needs care from the VA we stay so that I don't need to drive in the dark. The Zen has been so accommodating to are needs they are our go to place
    Barbara
    United States of America
  • From $236.78 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 276 reviews
    The staffs are really kind! Amazing people who are open for communication and offer help. Soooo nice to meet them after I got ditched by another hotel and had to check in late.
    Qixuan
    United States of America
  • From $173.75 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 227 reviews
    Everything. It was so easy to access and the room was beautiful. It was so reasonable compared with other hotels in the area and, we would imagine, far superior.
    MARGARET
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 50 reviews
    Great place to stay while in Palo Alto! Quite close to different locations and very near WalGreens and CSV. I mostly stayed there for resting but it was great!
    Lesly
    Belgium
  • From $431.34 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 482 reviews
    The hotel is conveniently located, clean and quiet. The rooms are spacey and beds big and comfortable. The newly renovated bathroom shower has good pressure.
    Kasia & Michał
    United States of America
  • From $866.59 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 198 reviews
    El Prado is a beautiful, quiet, cozy hotel. I love that it is located in the heart of Palo Alto and you can walk everywhere! The staff was super nice too!
    Rani
    United States of America
  • From $233.73 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 863 reviews
    Nice staff. Well situated with a convenience store in the facility. Presence of a coin laundry part of the hotel. The hotel is in a nice neighborhood.
    PurpleCat42
    France
  • From $427.80 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 929 reviews
    A hidden jem in the heart of Palo Alto. We spent four nights at the Helsinki suite. Very comfortable room with all amenities. Highly recommended.
    Ronen
    Israel
  • From $791.07 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 96 reviews
    location is excellent. Stanford university / Palo Alto downtown and Caltrain station easy to access. Room was good size and comfortable.
    Vikas
    United Kingdom
  • From $431.34 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 482 reviews
    This property is centrally located and near Stanford University. It is a great place to stay if you need a hotel close to the hospital.
    Jacob
    United States of America
  • From $505.85 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 418 reviews
    the location on the main road in Central Palo Alto, with easily available underground parking and a very nice breakfast.
    Tilak
    United States of America
  • From $548.10 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 344 reviews
    The location is super-convenient, staff is nice, but the hotel in general is a bit dated here and there.
    IURII
    United States of America
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    Clean, spacious, well stocked. Excellent location in quiet neighborhood near Stanford.
    Risa
    United States of America
  • From $791.07 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 96 reviews
    Location is good , I can easily go to Stanford and old town Palo alto.
    zhaoxia
    China
  • From $792.55 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 92 reviews
    we love staying at any graduate hotel. Palo Alto was special 👏👏
    wanda
    United Kingdom

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