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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Stanford University

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An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.
Lobby sitting area
A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar area with bottles.
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, The Labyrinth At Grace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nikola Tesla Statue
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mitchell Park Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(124 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a white sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding door closet.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Ventura stay.Your stay at this Ventura hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center. Shoreline Amphitheatre and Moffett Federal Airfield are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Labyrinth At Grace - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Nikola Tesla Statue - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yutori - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5-star hotel near Stanford University
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A fitness center, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Nest Hotel Palo Alto. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto offers 54 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 40 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
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 Diners Club. 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley
Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley Palo Alto
Quality Stanford/Silicon Valley
Nest Palo Alto Hotel
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Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto
Quality Inn Palo Alto
Palo Alto Quality Inn
The Nest Palo Alto
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Hotel
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Nest Hotel Palo Alto to the airport?

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto is 12.5 mi (23-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 The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto on Jul 10, 2026 start from $126, including 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 Nest Hotel Palo Alto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto.

Does The Nest Hotel Palo Alto offer free breakfast?

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

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

What time is check-in at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

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

Is there free parking at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

Does The Nest Hotel Palo Alto have a pool?

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto does not have a pool.

Does The Nest Hotel Palo Alto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Nest Hotel Palo Alto to downtown Palo Alto?

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto is 1.8 mi away from Palo Alto.

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Connor

nice room and great staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel, very nice rooms, friendly, helpful staff. Breakfast is good, not great, but there are a ton of places to eat around it, but definitely good for a morning pick-me-up. Pretty quiet for being right off a major throughfare, just jet traffic noise from SJO, but that's common. I would defintiely stay again next time I am in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and safe.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful. Great location. Delicious food. Great restaurants and Starbucks across the was.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great for a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayuran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming to me and my service animal. The desk is staffed 24/7 and they have a very good complimentary breakfast. Room was modern, clean, quiet, and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an ok property, not great, not awful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul and Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nivete

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, quiet and clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, room and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern,clean facility.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, courteous staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull pleace, great Staff and room always is clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Seana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was a highlight. The room was nothing fancy but it was clean and comfortable. I wish the lighting in the parking area was better since room entry is from outside. Overall a good night’s rest for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was close enough to Stanford. The buffet breakfast was filling. The remodel looks like it was done in haste, but the property was clean. No fridge, but they let you keep your food in their kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room. Great shower. Friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherylanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, the shower pressure was perfect. The staff were nice/welcoming and even accommodated early check in with no issue. The location is great and close to everything. This place is super cute and modernized. It felt more like a little apartment vs a hotel. It did not feel like a motel at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was quite small. Shower was quite spacious. Breakfast can be better though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
I felt safe and my room was done every day, and for the most part the place was quiet. It’s nicely situated, about a 10-min drive from Stanford, and 25 mins from San Jose airport. The gym could use some love, but then again, so could the whole place. All in all, it’s a solid place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

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