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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a decorative wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a decorative wreath on the wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$258
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept

Explore the area

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3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Nikola Tesla Statue
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Peers Park Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a decorative wreath on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and wall decorations.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and geometric patterned pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a small clock between the beds. The room has a simple, clean design with a dark carpet and abstract art on the walls.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and wall decorations.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Palo Alto

At Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto you'll be steps from Silicon Valley and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Stanford University. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a picnic area. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Ventura hotel include Stanford University Medical Center and Shoreline Amphitheatre.

What's nearby

  • Nikola Tesla Statue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Peers Park Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Whisman Station - 10 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 18 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zareen's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Yutori - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbird - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • -32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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.

  • Pet deposit: USD 40.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 cash deposit, credit card or debit 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, debit cards and cash. 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Stanford Motor Inn
Stanford Motor Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Hotel Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

As of 4 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto on 8 Sept 2026 start from AU$258, 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.

Is parking available at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Yep, Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto has a free self car park.

Does Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

No, Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 582 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. You feel like family!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally helpful and friendly folks at the front desk. Location is convenient, walking distance to California Avenue and short drive/bike ride to Stanford. Room was very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good price for the area. Front desk staff friendly. Yes, some things (like outdoor carpeting) are showing their age, but everything is clean. Simple breakfast available in the office, and pleasant seating outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

joan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Front office staff were very hospitable and helped us beyond what was required. Breakfast was more than adequate. Appreciated on-site free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
High priced for the condition an older property Appear to be remodeling
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vishaal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms Great hosts at check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, quiet area, friendly staff and plenty of parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, both evening and morning, were exceptional. The property is older but well maintained. Wonderful amenities including refrigerator with freezer, stove, free parking, well placed outlets and complimentary continental breakfast. I appreciate the medical discount offering.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. It's a family owned since 1973. Still has that 70's look on the outside and some rooms still have that look. They are remodeling their rooms discreetly and they will be doing the same to the exterior. Neil is the owners so and he is very personable he also runs the front desk and is there for his customers. They also have adequate parking,ice machine and a very nice continental breakfast. A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, small room. Friendly, helpful staff. Walls were a little thin, but not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was terrific. Very helpful and very kind. My only concern is the stairs to the room. I have trouble with stairs. The staff carried my bags both up and down for me. Getting up the stairs was a challenge. Good restaurants around , clean, not sure I can stay there without having to a ground floor room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there a few times. It was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

EDWIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Just ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In high-priced Palo Alto, the price was very reasonable, and the owner is extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room needs renovation Staff were nice and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Haven’t had breakfast yet, but staff were super nice and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Everyone was so nice and ready for anything we needed help with. Would return anytime we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice & quiet stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman at the front desk was very kind but very efficient!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet room. Soft bed. Good for a motor inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here three nights while daughter at Stanford Medical and service was excellent, rooms very clean, good bed. The owner of this Inn went above and beyond to accommodate me for extra nights that were not expected. Would recommend this Inn to anyone. I.M
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stanford Motor Inn is our go-to....

Stanford Motor Inn is our go-to when we're staying in the area. Staff is very helpful and friendly, and we have a quiet stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025