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The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with business centre, walk to Stanford Shopping Center

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Interior
Designer store
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Family dining
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns, slippers
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Your area essentials

Map
235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Popular LocationStanford Shopping Center10 min walk
  • Popular LocationStanford University5 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanford University Medical Center5 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palo Alto

The Cardinal Hotel puts you in the centre of Palo Alto, 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Stanford Shopping Center and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Stanford University Medical Center. Highlights at this hotel include in-room LED TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. On weekday mornings full breakfast is available. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this University South hotel include Stanford University and Facebook Campus.

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 10 min walk
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 6 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Verve Coffee Roasters - 3 min walk
  • Salt & Straw - 2 min walk
  • Sweet Maple - 3 min walk
  • Local Union 271 - 3 min walk
  • Nola - 1 min walk

About this property

The Cardinal Hotel

Hotel with business centre, walk to Stanford Shopping Center
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. The business-friendly The Cardinal Hotel also features a library, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

This Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1924
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
The Cardinal Hotel offers 63 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available for a fee: USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Vineyard

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
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1924
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 22 for adults and from USD 22 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day (39 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Cardinal Hotel Hotel
The Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto
The Cardinal Hotel Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Cardinal Hotel?

The Cardinal Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cardinal Hotel?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cardinal Hotel on 17 May 2024 start from AU$238.92, 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.

What makes The Cardinal Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Wine-tasting room and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Cardinal Hotel.

Does The Cardinal Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered on weekdays.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cardinal Hotel?

No, The Cardinal Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cardinal Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Cardinal Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Cardinal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 146 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HONGGYU

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel but be prepared for the street noise - you may need earplugs for the 4:00 AM garbage trucks on Monday morning and for the smaller rooms and bathrooms of an old downtown hotel. That said - the location is incredibly convenient, staff is outstanding, period decor and architecture is lovely, and it is just ten minutes from the Stanford medical center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The hotel has an old time feel which is charming Ina certain sense, but a little run down feeling at the same time. And my room had a weird smell on it when I arrived (which was basically addressed by opening my window for the day while I was out)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

A Dinesh P

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little small but very, very clean! A very old building but the rooms were redone, so a great mix of old and new!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

YEONKOO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Too cold. Would not recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haemi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024