About this property

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. Each room at The Zen Hotel is furnished with coffee facilities, a microwave and a refrigerator. Guest rooms include flat-screen cable TVs. Stanford University is 3.7 miles from The Hotel Zen. The hotel is in the Southern San Francisco Bay area and is 10.6 miles from Levi's Stadium.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Magnuson Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
2 queen beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 queen beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jadjamal
    Israel Israel
    Room was spacious and beds were very comfortable. Had everything.
  • Melanie
    United States United States
    What I like most at the Zen Motel is the decors with the fountains, bamboo planting, and tasteful room decors. The location on El Camino is convenient, easy access. I was upgraded to an apartment room, which was spacious and I loved it. I would...
  • Shroffnp
    United States United States
    Location was great. The staff was helpful as well.
  • Anna
    United States United States
    Clean. Front desk very accommodating. Good breakfast.
  • Brandy
    United States United States
    Location was convenient to Stanford Hospital, the bed and pillows were AMAZING. They also had a full free breakfast with lots of options.
  • Larisa
    United States United States
    The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The parking was convenient. It was a great location for going to a show at the Orpheum Theatre. The overall experience was very good for a good value.
  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    The room was spacious and very clean with nice , colorful modern furnishings. The beds were very comfortable and it was in a great location to Palo Alto. I could get to my appointment at Stanford Hospital quickly. The lady at the front desk was...
  • Salvador
    United States United States
    Parking is great, room was very clean, nice firm pillows, soft bed. We had a very satisfying stay here at The Zen Hotel!! We also had a nice breakfast!
  • April
    United States United States
    This was our 2nd time staying at this hotel, and just as it was the first time, it was exceptional. We stayed in the family suite. It was very roomy and comfy. The staff is great. The breakfast was amazing. My family came to relax and enjoy a few...
  • Priscilla
    United States United States
    The breakfast was substantial, with varied offerings, and very convenient - even the coffee was good. The staff were very attentive to our needs and worked out arrangements for an extra night. The artistic touches around the place elevated the...

Hotel area info

House rules

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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