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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.

Atypical in a good way, really friendly staff and the restaurant by the pool was very good. highly recommended

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9.1
Wonderful
867 reviews
Price from
$199
per night

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...

clean and comfy room. comfortable bed as well.

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8.4
Very Good
775 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

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.

Really enjoyable. Customer service stands out and they ensure you will be a repeat visitor

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8.5
Very Good
849 reviews
Price from
$115
per night

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.

The employees that worked in resturant for breakfast were exceptionally good!

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8.2
Very Good
419 reviews
Price from
$134
per night

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.

Sudy is very friendly and very helpful. The breakfast is good, the bed is comfortable

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8.5
Very Good
662 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

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.

Very nice rooms with good Beds. Close to the town and Restaurants.

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7.9
Good
333 reviews
Price from
$149
per night

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.

Staff were amazing, couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. Room was big, comfortable, dark and the bathroom was really nice - spacious, modern with a double walk in shower. Great wine from the bar! Safe and quiet location.

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8.3
Very Good
487 reviews
Price from
$139
per night

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.

The rooms were spacious and clean. The facilities were great. The staff were friendly and gave exceptional service. The team made our stay comfortable. I Highly recommend this place.

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8
Very Good
206 reviews
Price from
$143.65
per night

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.

I love the Cardinal for its history and charm. Rooms aren’t huge by beds are super comfortable and everything is clean and well looked after

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8.4
Very Good
177 reviews
Price from
$150
per night

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...

The location was great. There was no breakfast in the property.

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8.3
Very Good
290 reviews
Price from
$76.10
per night

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Palo Alto's best hotels with breakfast

  • The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

    The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

    Hotel in 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
    Very Good · 661 reviews
  • Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, an IHG Hotel

    Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, an IHG Hotel

    Hotel in Palo Alto
    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
    Very Good · 206 reviews
  • The Creekside Inn

    The Creekside Inn

    Hotel in Palo Alto
    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
    Very Good · 774 reviews
  • Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    Hotel in Palo Alto
    Breakfast options

    Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Palo Alto. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

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

    8.7
    Excellent · 68 reviews
  • Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

    Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

    Hotel in 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.

    Attention to detail. Amazing textures and colors.

    8.4
    Very Good · 60 reviews
  • Hotel Keen

    Hotel Keen

    Hotel in Palo Alto
    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

    7.2
    Good · 172 reviews
  • Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

    Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

    Hotel in Palo Alto
    Breakfast options

    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.

    距离斯坦福大学很近,走路可达。庭院设计有中国风,有好几对大石狮子。前台员工热情有礼貌,分配了位置不错的房间。

    7.9
    Good · 333 reviews
  • Graduate Palo Alto

    Graduate Palo Alto

    Hotel in Palo Alto
    Breakfast options

    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.

    Very unique decoration and mattress is very comfortable

    8.6
    Excellent · 66 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Palo Alto

  • Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

    Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

    Hotel in 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

    8.7
    Excellent · 50 reviews
  • Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos

    Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos

    Hotel in Palo Alto
    Central location

    Located among landscaped gardens, this hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym. All rooms feature a work desk. Stanford University Campus is 3 mi away.

    Clean room and parking in the parking garage was nice.

    8.4
    Very Good · 106 reviews
  • Kasa Palo Alto

    Kasa Palo Alto

    Hotel in 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...

    The location was great. There was no breakfast in the property.

    8.3
    Very Good · 290 reviews
  • The Westin Palo Alto

    The Westin Palo Alto

    Hotel in Palo Alto
    Central location

    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.

    Siempre igual todos los días , falta de creatividad

    8.1
    Very Good · 77 reviews

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  • From $497.75 per night
    8.2
    Very Good · 419 reviews
    The location is near Stanford University.
    Stephanie
    United States of America
  • From $160.55 per night
    8.5
    Very Good · 500 reviews
    Basic, clean, large, in perfect location . Simple old family place. We paid 3x as much for a hotel five minutes away and it was smaller and very snobby staff. This hotel is a gem tucked away in the middle of everything nearby!
    Maggie
    United States of America
  • 8.6
    Excellent · 66 reviews
    The location of the hotel is great, especially if you arrive for Stanford or meetings around downtown Palo Alto. The design is nice and unique. Staff was very nice and helpful.
    Maya Pizov
    Israel
  • From $866.59 per night
    9.1
    Wonderful · 157 reviews
    courtyard balcony makes you feel like you’re somewhere else. but convenience of downtown Palo Alto is just a block away
    Kevin
    United States of America
  • 8.4
    Very Good · 774 reviews
    Great service (as always:), room was immaculately clean, asked for and received upper floor room, very quiet and peaceful, and wonderful location. Favorite place to stay in Palo Alto.
    Heidi
    United States of America
  • From $759.83 per night
    8.1
    Very Good · 77 reviews
    Really glad we went back to Palo Alto and stayed in Westin for the last night of our trip. The room is super comfortable thanks to many small details - I.e. lavender oil to help you sleep, the lighting, the super soft dressing gown, the convenient Charing ports near the bed, the super cute soap in the shape of a leave, friendly staff.
    YUAN
    United Kingdom
  • From $416.23 per night
    9.1
    Wonderful · 867 reviews
    Very comfortable suite & great to have a kitchenette as well. Excellent location in Palo Alto off a busy main street yet hotel set back so it's very quiet in a garden setting.
    Tania
    United States of America
  • From $196.89 per night
    9.2
    Wonderful · 217 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
  • From $335.22 per night
    8.3
    Very Good · 487 reviews
    The Nest Hotel is like a home away from home. We liked it here because of the ambiance. It is not like the ordinary hotels/motels. They have a nice fire place near the lobby in which you are welcome to use. We haven't tried it though because everytime we want to used it there are people enjoying the place and because of covid we just don't want to be near with other people.
    Marie
    United States of America
  • From $433.63 per night
    8.5
    Very Good · 848 reviews
    Extremely, clean and conveniently located on El Camino Real. Well priced but with amenities you might expect in a more expensive motel. Many establishments/ restaurants nearby.
    Melanie
    United States of America

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