Creekside Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Stanford University

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Property grounds
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Property entrance
Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, DVBIC Palo Alto
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Barron Park stay.With a stay at this Barron Park hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Silicon Valley and 2 miles (3 km) of Stanford University. Palo Alto VA Hospital and Stanford Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nikola Tesla Statue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • DVBIC Palo Alto - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 20 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbird - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sushi - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Creekside Inn

3.5-star hotel near Stanford University
Creekside Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Creekside Inn.

This 3.5-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 136 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Creekside Inn offers 136 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 17.50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • Parking
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Creekside Inn to the airport?

Creekside Inn is 12.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Creekside Inn?

As of Feb 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Creekside Inn on Mar 7, 2026 start from 97.58, 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 Creekside Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Creekside Inn.

Does Creekside Inn offer free breakfast?

Creekside Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Creekside Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino M8trix (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Creekside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Creekside Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Creekside Inn have a pool?

Creekside Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Creekside Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Creekside Inn to downtown Palo Alto?

Creekside Inn is 1.6 mi away from Palo Alto.

Creekside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1127 out of 1696 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1696 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1696 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1696 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1696 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clifford, Lana

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Enrique, Bethesda

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy, Rio Rancho

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying there. It was close to the hospital we needed to go to and there is a great deli right next to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Professional friendly staff, delightful room...love the adjacent patio
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramazan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

8/10 Good

Wayne, Aliso Viejo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! A little dated, but clean and nice setting. You'd never know you were in the middle of Palo Alto. Perfect for Stanford games.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celso

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy to check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time here. Perfect location, clean and comfortable l. Nice staff :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurpal

It's nestled in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and friendly efficient staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Ann

Beautiful room and really sweet staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice courtyard, quiet, no fuss, large room.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the staff were very kind and sweet
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome Shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had no complaints. Friendly staff, clean rooms, and close dinning available. Have stayed multiple times and have no bad experiences. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chalsi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025