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The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto

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Interior
Designer store
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Family dining
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Popular LocationStanford Shopping Center10 min walk
  • Popular LocationStanford University5 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanford University Medical Center5 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

  • 260 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (596)
The price is $195
per night
$225 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

University South stay.With a stay at this University South hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Stanford Shopping Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Stanford University Medical Center. Also, Stanford University is within 2 miles (3 km) and Facebook Campus is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 10 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 - 6 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Verve Coffee Roasters - 3 min walk
  • Salt & Straw - 2 min walk
  • Sweet Maple - 3 min walk
  • Local Union 271 - 3 min walk
  • Nola - 1 min walk

About this property

The Cardinal Hotel

Hotel near Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. The business-friendly The Cardinal Hotel also features a library, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

This Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1924
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
The Cardinal Hotel offers 63 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available for a fee: USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

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
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • 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 full breakfast: approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day (39 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Cardinal Hotel Hotel
The Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto
The Cardinal Hotel Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cardinal Hotel to the airport?

The Cardinal Hotel is 16.5 mi (21-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 The Cardinal Hotel?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cardinal Hotel on May 17, 2024 start from $144.49, 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 The Cardinal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cardinal Hotel.

Does The Cardinal Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Cardinal Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children.

Is there a casino at The Cardinal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Cardinal Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Cardinal Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Cardinal Hotel have a pool?

The Cardinal Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Cardinal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Cardinal Hotel to downtown Palo Alto?

The Cardinal Hotel is 1 mi away from Palo Alto.

The Cardinal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 143 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Xu, Birmingham

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

10/10 Excellent

HONGGYU

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel but be prepared for the street noise - you may need earplugs for the 4:00 AM garbage trucks on Monday morning and for the smaller rooms and bathrooms of an old downtown hotel. That said - the location is incredibly convenient, staff is outstanding, period decor and architecture is lovely, and it is just ten minutes from the Stanford medical center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The hotel has an old time feel which is charming Ina certain sense, but a little run down feeling at the same time. And my room had a weird smell on it when I arrived (which was basically addressed by opening my window for the day while I was out)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

A Dinesh P

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little small but very, very clean! A very old building but the rooms were redone, so a great mix of old and new!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haemi

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

10/10 Excellent

Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024