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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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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)
In-room business centre
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

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4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Andreas Fault Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)

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
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub)

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
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 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

  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rengstorff Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • San Andreas Fault Trail - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Idly Express - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪4290 Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Teaspoon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬16 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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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 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palo Alto Inn on 23 Dec 2025 start from AU$116.37, 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. 605 out of 973 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 973 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 973 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 973 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 973 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

Patricia A

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

A wonderful place!!

A lovely inn!! Clean, quiet, with many amenities!! One of the most comfortable beds I've encountered!! A selection of pillows, which was wonderful. We will stay here again!! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

Great

It was a very nice motel. The staff was super nice. I would stay there again in a second.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Abra

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Toilet was running
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

Great service

Fantastic place to stay the gentleman at the front dest Bhagi was so nice. He was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not book again.

Older motel ,vert short toilet, no over head lighting, no swimming pool/spa, very noisy from traffic and emergency vehicles. The cleaning ladies were very nice and did a great job though. We left early because of family being discharged from Stanford Hospital and had to demand a refund when we had the check out early insurance !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

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

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, i would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Palo Alto Inn this past weekend because we had tickets to a show at the Shoreline. The room was very clean and the inn is very quiet. The little outdoor space is very charming! Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephani

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service! Our room was very nice and clean. Area was nice, easy parking, and they had a nice outside space to relax and hang out. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, inviting. the manager listened and helped as I had a very large vehicle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

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

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, great shower. Staff is remarkably nice. The whole place shows thoughtful touches often absent from other motels. I would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana Rosa

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

8/10 Good

Marcos

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Missed seeing fresh flowers in a small vase in the room upon check-in. Room 113 visibly smaller than other rooms we've stayed in before at this same inn. Some sliding and squeaking noise from upper level room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Monument

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and friendly engagement
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naoki, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Bed comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rozanna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025