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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Art Deco Palo Alto motel in Green Acres with free breakfast
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Lobby
Exterior
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • San Antonio Shopping Center
    3 min drive
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    5 min drive
  • Shoreline Park
    6 min drive
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto puts you in the centre of Palo Alto, 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Stanford University and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Googleplex. Highlights at this Art Deco motel include free buffet breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Green Acres motel include Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford University Medical Center.
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What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 8 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hobee's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Salsa - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Art Deco Palo Alto motel in Green Acres with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Zen Hotel Palo Alto. Free self parking is available.

This Art Deco Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1970
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Palo Alto motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Zen
Zen Hotel
Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Zen Palo Alto
Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

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

The Zen 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 Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

As of 21 Oct 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto on 27 Oct 2024 start from AU$170.80, 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 Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

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

Is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and a picnic area, it's no surprise that The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is a hit with families.

Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests love the free buffet breakfast here! Offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

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

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

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1011 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anita

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

6/10 Okay

Candise

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Astrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is pretty good.
The room was ok/good. It works just to sleep for a night. The breakfast was pretty good. I’d book again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Miranda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leroy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was trying to charge me for 'early check in' before 1500, even though my room was available. I declined, and stayed in the lobby. After 45 minutes, the clerk relented and checked me in. So, it turned out ok, but not without some consternation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

The hotel was very clean and comfortably appointed, the staff was friendly and accommodating, and a very nice breakfast spread was available. Would recommend this hotel and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Armando

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnel

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Simple nice & clean for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, MONROVIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palo Alto Gem
Very nice clean rooms and comfortable beds They also left some little toiletry extras that were nice. The staff were very nice Outside needs some maintenance and landscaping. But when I asked then to clean my balcony they did. Overall great stay and quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay. Had several small issues and the staff quickly took care of them and bent over backwards to make my stay comfortable. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy Older Non-chain vibe;
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mi-Jung

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean and comfy room. Good overall breakfast selection. Definitely would book again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

fredric

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place. Clean and relaxed vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place for accessibility- cleanliness- quiet- safety- breakfasts are awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a smile at Zen !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, convenient hotel, super close to Stanford University. So excited to find this hidden gem, will definitely stay here in the future. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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