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Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
3-star Art Deco hotel near Stanford University

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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425 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301-1621
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cozy Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Palo Alto hotel, you'll find Silicon Valley and Stanford University Arboretum. Also, Stanford Shopping Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Stanford University is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Verve Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Patio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Maple - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Macarena - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Keen

3-star Art Deco hotel near Stanford University
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Keen also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in. A complete renovation of Hotel Keen was completed in April 2022.

This Art Deco Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Keen offers 42 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 15 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Wine tasting room

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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (49 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Keen to the airport?

Hotel Keen is 10.4 mi (22-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 Hotel Keen?

As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Keen on Dec 19, 2025 start from $131.97, 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 Hotel Keen have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Keen.

Does Hotel Keen offer free breakfast?

Hotel Keen offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Keen?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Keen?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Keen?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Keen have a pool?

Hotel Keen does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Keen have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Keen to downtown Palo Alto?

Hotel Keen is 1.2 mi away from Palo Alto.