See all properties

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near Stanford University

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Lobby
Business center

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
3945 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, DVBIC Palo Alto
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

You may also like

Ad
Property entrance

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

Sunnyvale
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
3.7 out of 5, Good, 997 reviews
$52 nightly
The price is $59
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Heart of Palo Alto.With a stay at this Ventura hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Silicon Valley and 2 miles (3 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center. Stanford University and Palo Alto VA Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nikola Tesla Statue - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • DVBIC Palo Alto - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sushi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Art Deco hotel near Stanford University
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 300 square feet (28 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-out are also featured at the business-friendly Comfort Inn Palo Alto. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 300 sq ft of conference space
  • 28 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Television in lobby
Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Similar properties

Exterior
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,267 reviews
$98 nightly
The price is $114
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford
Comfort Inn Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel Palo Alto
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University Motel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Comfort Inn Palo Alto to the airport?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto is 12.6 mi (24-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 Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

As of Nov 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Palo Alto on Dec 5, 2025 start from $85.02, 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 Comfort Inn Palo Alto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Comfort Inn Palo Alto.

Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto offer free breakfast?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino M8trix (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto have a pool?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto does not have a pool.

Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Comfort Inn Palo Alto to downtown Palo Alto?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto is 1.9 mi away from Palo Alto.

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1003 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ethan, Coto de Caza

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan, Coto de Caza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay, but my room was very cramped. Staying in Room 126 (by own request), the room had everything I needed but was a little tight in space. Maybe if they a smaller mattress in that room, there would be more space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, the breakfast was good, clean and updated room. Would stay again and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

JACKIE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Stanford but needs fine tuning.

Toilet lever kept getting stuck. I am celiac and only gluten free option was banana for full breakfast. And the lovely jack hammer at 7:00 am for alarm clock. Oh can’t forget the rock hard bed. But it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

peter

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

8/10 Good

Yamile

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Newly remodeled. Good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carole

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

The Absolute Bare Minimum

When I checked in, the clerk barely looked at me as he was involved in a personal phone conversation. He just asked for my ID and credit card and handed me my room key. When I returned to the motel in the evening there weren’t any parking spaces left, so I had to take a handicap space. Lastly, no lamps in the room. Only harsh overhead lighting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ERNESTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narciso, Modesto

Really good. Close to stanford, breakfast included, quiet area and nice front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luminita

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

8/10 Good

Deanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

aayush

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeeAnn

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

Very nice 😊

Very nice 👍
Bathroom 🚽
Sink
King size bed
Little table
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Martha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura Camila

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No information or amenities were provided, and the service was unsatisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean place and room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Mike on a trip

This was a great place to stay. People were friendly and the rooms were clean. They had a nice breakfast everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben, Visalia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here at this location and even got the same room as last stay comfy beds and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mohammadbagher

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria L

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

Good value

Good location, clean, older property. Very good included breakfast. Moderately priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ena

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Satisfied with the stay, I would always recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025