Hotel Keen puts you in the centre of Palo Alto, 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Stanford University and 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Stanford University Medical Center. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Palo Alto hotel, attractions include San Francisco Bay and Shoreline Amphitheatre.
What's nearby
Stanford Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Stanford Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Stanford University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Stanford University Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Palo Alto Station - 4 min walk
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Verve Coffee - 1 min walk
Pizza My Heart - 2 min walk
The Patio - 3 min walk
Sweet Maple - 1 min walk
Pho Ha Noi - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Keen
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Keen also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and express check-in. A complete renovation of Hotel Keen was completed in April 2022.
This Art Deco Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.
1 building
42 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Built in 2010
Continental breakfast (free)
Manager's reception (free)
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff members are multilingual
Bellhop
Lift
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
Hotel Keen offers 42 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (USD 15 per day)
Street parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free manager's reception (select days)
Things to do
Wine tasting room
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Business services
Coworking space
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
3 floors
Art Deco architecture
Built in 2010
Communal living room
Renovated entire property - April 2022
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Partially-open bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
37-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
IPod dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 75 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Nearby parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (49 ft away)
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
Hotel Keen
Hotel Keen Palo Alto
Keen Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Hotel Keen a romantic place to stay?
Wine-tasting room, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Keen.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Keen?
As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Keen on 3 Oct 2025 start from AU$266.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Hotel Keen serve breakfast?
Yeah, complimentary continental breakfast is offered on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Keen?
No, Hotel Keen does not offer an airport shuttle service.