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Graduate Palo Alto

4.0 star property
4-star Mediterranean hotel near Stanford University

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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488 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Popular LocationStanford Shopping Center13 min walk
  • Popular LocationStanford University5 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanford University Medical Center5 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)23 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Corner (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

University South stay.Your stay at this University South hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Also, Stanford Theatre is within half a mile (1 km) and Stanford University Arboretum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 13 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 - 10 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • HanaHaus - 1 min walk
  • Varsity Theatre - 1 min walk
  • Blue Bottle Coffee - 1 min walk
  • Salt & Straw - 4 min walk
  • Café Venetia - 2 min walk

About this property

Graduate Palo Alto

4-star Mediterranean hotel near Stanford University
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate Palo Alto also features concierge services and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Graduate Palo Alto was completed in January 2023.

This 4-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Graduate Palo Alto offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10–25 for adults, and USD 10–25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 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

How close is Graduate Palo Alto to the airport?

Graduate Palo Alto is 16.7 mi (26-min drive) away from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate Palo Alto?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate Palo Alto on May 24, 2024 start from $249.0, excluding 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.

Does Graduate Palo Alto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Graduate Palo Alto.

Does Graduate Palo Alto offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Graduate Palo Alto, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 25 for adults, USD 10 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Graduate Palo Alto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Graduate Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Graduate Palo Alto?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 50 per night.

Does Graduate Palo Alto have a pool?

Graduate Palo Alto does not have a pool.

Does Graduate Palo Alto have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Graduate Palo Alto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Graduate Palo Alto to downtown Palo Alto?

Graduate Palo Alto is 1 mi away from Palo Alto.

Graduate Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 111 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, unique hotel, there was no gym and the shower was not designed properly… short shower curtain and water would splash all over
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Maida

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kellykreiensieck, Chico

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a very eclectic style. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. It was close to everything. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical escape
Beautiful art deco French styling, vibe, service, drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024