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Hotel Lucent

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Stanford Shopping Center

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Relax by the fire pit in a cozy outdoor seating area with comfortable chairs.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a tranquil balcony with potted plants.
Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, two bedside tables, and a dark wood headboard.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a patterned tile design, a large abstract painting, and comfortable seating areas.
Experience a modern atmosphere in our inviting lobby, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
727 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
  • Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Menlo Park

Heart of Menlo Park.Your stay at this Downtown Menlo Park hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford University Medical Center. Also, Stanford University is within 3 miles (5 km) and Facebook Campus is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Menlo Park Station - 6 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Andytown Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saint Frank Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lucent

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Stanford Shopping Center
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Lucent. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Menlo Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Lucent offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool gate
  • 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
  • Free covered self parking on site

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 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
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 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 Discover. 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

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lucent Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent
Lucent Menlo Park
Mermaid Hotel Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent Hotel
Hotel Lucent Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent Hotel Menlo Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Lucent to the airport?

Hotel Lucent is 8.8 mi (21-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 Lucent?

As of Jul 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Lucent on Aug 3, 2025 start from $204.18, 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 Lucent have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Lucent.

Does Hotel Lucent offer free breakfast?

Hotel Lucent 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 Lucent?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Lucent?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Lucent?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Lucent have a pool?

Hotel Lucent does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Lucent have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Lucent to downtown Menlo Park?

Hotel Lucent is 0.2 mi away from Menlo Park.

Hotel Lucent Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 788 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay if you are planning a weekend in Menlo Park. It's an eady walk to the Guild Theatre or the lovely town center shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

muad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, breakfast was just okay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIN HUNG, Northbrook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JEONG-JUN

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We arrived really late and the staff was very helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
such a lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient. High end touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

??, Northridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Arlington

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Struck out on this one

I wouldn't repeat or recommend. For $300+ I got a remodeled motel 6, with stained carpet and a dirty toilet. The pics were pretty mis-leading, to me anyway. The bed was comfortable at least. If I wasn't so tired & short on time I would have went somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaw, Reno

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael J

Traveled with family

Not like our visits before

Have stayed here before but this time had no hot water for a day and a half. The problem was that no said a thing. Will look into other places the next time we are up in Menlo Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk is very helpful. Nice spacious Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind and accommodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

viggo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024