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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
4-star Mediterranean hotel near Stanford University

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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488 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Mobility & Hearing, Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

University South stay.Your stay at this University South hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Silicon Valley and Stanford Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 10 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Venetia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tamarine Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4-star Mediterranean hotel near Stanford University
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto also features concierge services and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto was completed in January 2023.

This 4-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.63 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto to the airport?

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto is 9.7 mi (18-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 Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

As of Oct 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto on Oct 26, 2025 start from $324.72, 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 Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto.

Does Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 25 for adults, USD 10 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 50 per night.

Does Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto have a pool?

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto does not have a pool.

Does Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto to downtown Palo Alto?

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto is 1 mi away from Palo Alto.

Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Climate control had no instructions and was impossible to operate. Street sweeping in the middle of the night woke us up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naiomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff was kind and helpful and the roof top bar was a big bonus. I wish we had more time up there. My only complaint was the mattress because it sagged a bit in the middle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

BRIAN

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

2/10 Terrible

Peihong

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng-Yu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the facility is in great condition. Love the design of the whole facility. Staffs were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. Really unique with a good tie to Stanford. However, absolutely not worth the $800 / night I paid. Outrageous pricing for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Trent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room AC was erratic and keep going from warm to cold. Rooftop patio warned me to bring a passport if I came a second time because I had a Canadian ID (I am 55 years old!).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best located hotel in Palo Alto, super designed, cozy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

erick

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syreeta D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Bard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Don’t stay on the 6th floor unless you are deaf.

Stayed on 6th floor. Booming music playing in rooftop bar carried through the ceiling late into the night. Could not sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were small but very comfortable, staff very pleasant and helpful , room service would be nice. Note if you’re on the 6th floor there is music from the rooftop bar above until 10pm on the weekends ( good to know). Overall good vibe and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super stylish, great location, beautiful amenities! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is really pretty and in a great location. However, check-in was frustrating after a 7-hour drive. I had booked and paid for two rooms, but was initially told there was only one. After some back-and-forth and help from other staff members, they finally located the second room. Unfortunately, they couldn’t place both rooms on the same floor. If both rooms had been found right away, I’m sure we could’ve at least been near each other. Also, I was woken up around 4 a.m. by a very loud noise that sounded like a vacuum and lasted for about 30 minutes. It was hard to get good rest. The doors in the building also close very loudly — every time someone shut their door, our room would shake. Overall, the location is great, but the experience could’ve been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego, Surprise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is unique and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice property in great location and amazing water pressure in shower. Downsides were VERY loud service in alley starting at 5 am and no coffee in lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmeet

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent boutique hotel with very professional and helpful staff. Really enjoyed my stay and would stay again on my next visit.
Hotel Lobby
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yoshihiko

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charged 29.63USD from HILTON HOTELS (GRADUATE PALO ALTO). But I got No invoice for this charge. Could you please ask them to issue invoice?
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

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

Fantastic

Such a unique and beautiful hotel! The staff was so friendly and the rooftop bar was a gem. This is my top pick for hotels in the Peninsula.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025