The Cottages Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Stanford University

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Courtyard
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94027
  • Place, Menlo College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Music@Menlo
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Menlo Park

In Menlo Park .Within a 5-minute walk of this Menlo Park hotel, you'll find Silicon Valley and Menlo College. Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Menlo College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Music@Menlo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kepler's Books - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Allied Arts Guild - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Atherton Station - 14 min walk
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Drunken Monk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Andytown Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Cottages Hotel

3-star hotel near Stanford University
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Cottages Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Menlo Park hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
The Cottages Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Menlo Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

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 11:00 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and debit 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 outdoor lighting
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. 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 outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cottages Hotel to the airport?

The Cottages Hotel is 7.6 mi (14-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 Cottages Hotel?

As of Jan 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottages Hotel on Jan 24, 2026 start from $209.0, 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 Cottages Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cottages Hotel.

Does The Cottages Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Cottages Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Cottages Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Cottages Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Cottages Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Cottages Hotel have a pool?

The Cottages Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Cottages Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Cottages Hotel to downtown Menlo Park?

The Cottages Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Menlo Park.

The Cottages Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 490 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything, I mean EVERYTHING, was wonderful. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Felt like a high end boutique hotel. I loved having my own little outdoor space. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds are wonderfully soft with just enough firmness and the room is near and clean. Only two downsides are the private patio furniture has a massive quantity of spider webs so I won't be sitting out there and I have counted 3 mosquitoes in the room that I cant seem to kill so I have ended up with a five or six mosquito bites already.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

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

A great stay in Menlo park CA

Breakfast was great and offered good diversification in choice. The spaces for gathering or privacy were outstanding the staff was first rate, so courteous and helpful.
A very successful weekend at The Woodside Horsepark
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is so fresh with lots of options to eat. I feel safe and its always quiet. Love to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shellee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

Good nights sleep!

The room was on the smaller side but very very clean and had everything you could think of. The decor was spot on. We were in town for a local soccer tournament. It was nice to have a quiet nights sleep without doors constantly slamming or people running up and down hallways. Parking was so easy. We will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meyvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and made me feel safe. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed rooms and property. Walkable location to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unlike large hotel chain, this hotel is clean and cozy with easy parking, friendly staff (even the cleaning crews) and free breakfast. Highly recommended. The only suggestion for the hotel is to make the hotel sign more visible especially at night. It is a bit difficult to see when street parked cars block the view of the entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be great to have a smoking area for inclusivity
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Brookline

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are like new, free breakfast is really good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Cozy and quiet

Cozy place. Nice and quiet. Has a nice patio and pool I wish I could have used more. Breakfast was good, not your typical fake eggs and fake food, so it was healthy choice with homemade oatmeal and an excellent coffee machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
One of the best places I ever have stayed for that cost. Immaculate, great breakfast , updated rooms, nice surroundings. You won’t be disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025