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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Stanford University

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Property grounds
Free daily continental breakfast
Room, 1 King Bed
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan

Explore the area

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3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Exterior

Hotel Vue

Old Mountain View
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
3.9 out of 5, Good, 1,007 reviews
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Hotel Vue

About the area

Palo Alto

At Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Stanford University and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Stanford University Medical Center. 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 15-minute drive of this Ventura hotel include San Francisco Bay and Shoreline Amphitheatre.

What's nearby

  • Peers Park Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.2 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbird - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Hotel with free parking, near Stanford University
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

  • Smoke-free property

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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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 22 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto on 23 Jan 2026 start from AU$300.10, 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 511 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DEBORAH, Honolulu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lindell

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Tusi, Gilroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was excellent. Check-in and check-out were handled politely and professionally. However, the motel itself was very outdated. The carpet was new, and the room smelled clean, but everything else was so outdated. It was hard to plug in my phone charger because every outlet had an old power strip full of things already plugged into it. The TV only worked when you signed in to the apps with your own passwords. Otherwise, you can't watch TV. The bed was very lumpy and uncomfortable. I woke up with a backache. It felt kinda like spending the night at your grandma's house, and she lives in a house that was built in the 50's that had never been renovated. It's mostly clean, but not comfortable to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcie, Sparks

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Someone’s tv was on all night I had trouble sleeping tried to call office but phone didn’t work had trouble sleeping
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Wilhelm

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect parking. Extremely unhealthy breakfast. Kind of goes with the territory as a retro experience. I like it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was small but cozy. The gentleman at the front desk was a very nice person.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alecxander

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness
The bed was not comfortable, the bottom sheet didn’t reach the end of the bed. The toilet wobbled. The fan in the bathroom didn’t work. We had to ask for more clean glasses and washclothes. But, it was quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN, Mi Wuk Village

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very friendly office staff, efficient cleaning staff and very close to Stanford Hospital, which is why we are here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrisanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent friendly staff. Great location for Stanford medical facilities. Clean and safe. Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aerie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this place. As I was checking out, I heard another guest saying the same. You should not expect a luxury hotel. It is a clean, honest hotel in the middle of one of the most expensive places on the planet. What really sets this place apart is the staff. They are so warm and friendly that it immediately sets you at ease. I cannot say enough nice things about this place. Nearly 20 years ago, when we were starting our organization at Stanford, we came here. Over the years, we have always come back. Even as we have grown, this is my favorite place to stay near Stanford. Thank you to the whole team!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennjs

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Darlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate but not great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Manuel

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025