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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Stanford University

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Free daily continental breakfast
Property grounds
Free daily continental breakfast
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Stanford University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stanford Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Palo Alto

At Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 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

  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 7 min drive - 4.7 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
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Hotel with free breakfast, 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
  • 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

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.

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. 237 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 465 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Stay in Palo Alto

Great stay in Palo Alto-close to the sights and parks of the area for family entertainment and then the concert at Stanford. For the overall cost, the property was great and quiet and we appreciated the drink service in the lobby area and free breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryant

Liked: Staff & service
The a/c wasn
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Alsatia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean and staff was great. Bed was very firm and uncomfortable, AC took hours to cool down room in a heat wave and we were also right above a smoking section with an infant. Our door wouldn’t open unless you pulled the handle in a very specific way. Breakfast was some pastries, granola bars, oatmeal, and coffee/juice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Nice paintings but rooms need updating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kuan-Tsae, Rockville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

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

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

8/10 Good

Yee Lam

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bedding was terrible cheap polyester sheets that were uncomfortable and didn’t breathe. People upstairs literally were running, slamming doors, moving furniture for hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Yang

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just an average overpriced hotel in a sketchy neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

carrie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I don't want to give a bad review, but the owners are struggling to "improve" this old motel and they just have terrible taste. (My opinion) The room is old. It seems to cater to construction workers on remote jobs - they sit around all evening on a patio and talk loudly (and topics not cool if you had kids around) into the night. Same early in the morning. The owners are extremely friendly and are very proud of the place. I don't want to dampen their enthusiasm or be overly critical - So, I'll just say the price is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jared

Travelled with family
The staff was very warm and welcoming. The property was old and outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Gerardo, Lucerne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
D
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Georges

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Good for this budget
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so helpful. Area not so good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025