The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Stanford University

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Fountain
Pet-friendly
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Nikola Tesla Statue
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(113 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Palo Alto

At The Nest Hotel Palo Alto you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Stanford University and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Stanford Shopping Center. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ventura hotel include Shoreline Amphitheatre and Moffett Federal Airfield.

What's nearby

  • Nikola Tesla Statue - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • DVBIC Palo Alto - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sushi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Stanford University
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A fitness centre, a terrace, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Nest Hotel Palo Alto. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto offers 54 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 fee: USD 40 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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Diners Club, Eurocard and Barclaycard. 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley
Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley Palo Alto
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Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto
Quality Inn Palo Alto
Palo Alto Quality Inn
The Nest Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

The Nest Hotel 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 The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

As of 13 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto on 27 Dec 2025 start from AU$170.08, 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 The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

Yep, The Nest Hotel Palo Alto has a free self car park.

What makes The Nest Hotel Palo Alto a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto.

Does The Nest Hotel Palo Alto serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

No, The Nest Hotel Palo Alto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LIN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manreet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quietness and safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bella

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

8/10 Good

jacqueline, Palm Desert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. All redone. Great staff! Pretty lobby area with firepit on at night. Free EV charging a definite plus! 24 hour donut shop across the street… yum yum
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly. Room small, had all amenities though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

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

Good Hotel

The hotel is very nice and suited our needs well. Need a chair in the room with a head and foot rest. Excellent for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shahram

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles, Mercer island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a stylish property that is essentially a remodeled motel. The staff is friendly, but in my case was not entirely disclosing about how noisy my room would be early in the morning with the cleaning staff began their work..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghamielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keep it up
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Clean facility and the staff was really nice. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vishaal

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Review

Convenient location, rooms tidy, lobby and surroundings well kept. First time here, stayed for 4 days. Breakfast was bad especially scrambled eggs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for our short stay. Price point good for property. Friendly staff, clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Zhenyu

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room insulation was poor, and I could hear noise throughout the night during my last stay at the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quit and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025