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The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Stanford University

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Outdoor banquet area
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Reception
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

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4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Googleplex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room- Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room- Accessible)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palo Alto

At The Palo Alto Inn, you'll be 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Stanford University and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Shoreline Amphitheatre. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Palo Alto Orchards motel include Stanford University Medical Center and Santa Clara Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Googleplex - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Salsa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Phở Vỉ Hoa - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hobee's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Stanford University
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Palo Alto Inn. Self parking is free.

This Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
The Palo Alto Inn offers 23 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Days Palo Alto Stanford Area
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The Palo Alto Inn Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Palo Alto Inn?

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

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

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palo Alto Inn on 27 Sept 2025 start from AU$127.42, 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 Palo Alto Inn?

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

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

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Palo Alto Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 918 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 918 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 918 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 918 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 918 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My granddaughters feet were dirty from walking a room the floor. It looked really clean, but apparently the floor wasn’t
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the place is quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nannan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Graduation weekend at Stanford. The Palo Alto Inn is just the perfect location close to the school. As soon as you drive in you can see that the area is clean and nicely decorated. The customer services was wonderful, the young man thank us for picking them and let us know they had complimentary snacks and water. The room was was clean, organized and quiet. We have found our second home when visiting Palo Alto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Palo Alto Inn was clean and well-kept. As a solo female traveler, I felt safe at the inn and in the area. There were no dining options at the Palo Alto Inn, but there were several options within easy walking distance. Since I was without a car during my stay, that was very important to me. I walked south most of the time to San Antonio Center , approximately 1/2 mile away, where there are several restaurants, Safeway, Walmart, Trader Joes and Target. From the Walmart on Showers Drive (about .8 mile away), there is a free Mountain View Shuttle that has two routes - I took the Red route from Walmart to Castro Street (downtown) and the Grey route to get back to Walmart from downtown. Several of the hotels close to the Palo Alto Inn have restaurants and I found that most of them had pretty good food. I enjoyed Dinah's Poolside Restaurant and Hobees (great blueberry coffee cake). The management and staff of the inn were all friendly and helpful. And there are free snacks, water and sodas in the office. One thing to note: the website listed guest laundry, but I didn't see any laundry facilities. When I asked at the desk, I was told they don't have laundry available anymore and they suggested a laundromat north of the inn.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodated our need for a quiet room after my husband's surgery....in fact he selected the room after we had mentioned the reason for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chenzhuo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and really nice and helpful staff here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The neighborhood felt really safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent!

Thank you! Impeccable customer service! I'll return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, ease of check-in and check-out, option for service daily, clean and comfortable room at a good price. Really enjoyed the zen garden to chill in the afternoons.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed. Probably smallest room I’ve ever been in. Our window actually overlooked the DUMP. That was our view. The tiny communal area with chairs and a couch was very close to the road and traffic. Noisy.The check-in desk area was the size of a bathroom…that tiny. All equipment in our room was ancient. The floors and bed in our room squeaked and I could hear them squeak in the adjacent room which tells you how thin the walls were. Yukkk. Never stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

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

8/10 Good

Seanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The Hotel was nice, very clean. Check in was super easy the clerk was very friendly. The one thing that will keep me from staying there again is the bed...It was just...BAD. So uncomfortable. The mattress was similar to a sofa bed. I would stay again but they need more comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonetta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Celina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good for my purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Sandy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025