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AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Shoreline Amphitheatre

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

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744 SAN ANTONIO ROAD, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
  • Googleplex
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Charleston Gardens stay.Your stay at this Charleston Gardens hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Shoreline Park and San Antonio Shopping Center. Shoreline Amphitheatre and San Andreas Fault Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Googleplex - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Stanford University - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Bayshore NASA Station - 5 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Jin - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Big Table - ‬3 min drive

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Shoreline Amphitheatre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 2100 square feet (195 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto also features a fitness center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto was completed in February 2021.

This 3.5-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 145 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2100 sq ft of conference space
  • 195 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2021
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto offers 145 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, covered extended parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 23 for adults and USD 23 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • 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

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 available.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 23 for adults and USD 23 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 30.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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
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, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

AC Hotel Palo Alto
Ac By Marriott Palo Alto
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Palo Alto
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

How close is AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto to the airport?

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto is 12.3 mi (20-min drive) away from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 23 for adults and USD 23 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino M8trix (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 30.00 per day. Extended parking is available for USD 30.00 per day.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto have a pool?

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto does not have a pool.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto to downtown Palo Alto?

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto is 2.8 mi away from Palo Alto.

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 189 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Marin

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

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mylea Evelyn, Ukiah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the rooms were in excellent conditions! Staff was really friendly, overal a great stay! The only downside is the only parking is Valet, or looking for street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ohad

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre, Doral

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myla

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

10/10 Excellent

June

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for where we want to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprised by $28 for valet or street parking. I didn’t see that in the website
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Clean and Comfy

Hotel and room were very clean and comfy. Hotel staff was friendly. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the hotel. Breakfast, not so much.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eun Jin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Monique

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebo

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jing

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property condition & staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024