Cardinal Hotel
235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
great location right in the middle of Palo Alto and close to the train station. staff were friendly and there was always someone around to help
Australia
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. A flat-screen TV and dark wood furniture are found in each bright, decorative room of the nonsmoking Cardinal Hotel. A work desk and an iron are also included. Bistro Maxine serves both traditional and continental breakfasts each morning. Lunch, dinner and dessert crepes are also offered. Guests of the Cardinal can enjoy free weekday newspapers as well as coffee, tea and cocoa in the lobby. A business center is available as well. The Palo Alto Caltrain Station is an 8-minute walk from the hotel. The San Francisco International Airport is less than 21 miles away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
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- Chung
Australia“great location right in the middle of Palo Alto and close to the train station. staff were friendly and there was always someone around to help” 
John
United States of America“The location can't be beat--it's in the center of downtown and not a bad walk to Stanford University. Room prices are more affordable than competing hotels in the area. There is no shortage of great restaurants nearby. And the lobby is beautiful...”
Douglas
Italy“The design and location were great. The staff was friendly and they responded well to my wife’s allergy to down bedding.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Bistro Maxine
- CuisineFrench
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Dairy-free
Amenities of Cardinal HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Walk-in closet
- View
- Cleaning products
- Socket near the bed
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleries
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Elevator
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- English
- Spanish
- French
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cardinal Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please take into account for non refundable rates the hotel will not consider waivers.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about Cardinal Hotel
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Cardinal Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Fitness
- Walking tours
- Fitness classes
- Temporary art galleries
- Yoga classes
- Spa/Wellness packages
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The prices at Cardinal Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Cardinal Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Cardinal Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Palo Alto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Cardinal Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
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Cardinal Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Bistro Maxine
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Guests staying at Cardinal Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
- À la carte
