Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near San Antonio Shopping Center

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

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4216 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Andreas Fault Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility Accessible w/ Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility Accessible w/ Tub)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Mobility Accessible w/ Tub)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 315 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Drinks & Snacks)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Mobility Hearing Accessible King Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3

Mobility Hearing Accessible King Suite With Ri Showr

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Hearing Accessible Two Queen Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Hearing Accessible Two Queen Room with Ri showr

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Hearing Accessible King Room With Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 3

King Room With Bathtub-Mobility/Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 3

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Hearing Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Heart of Palo Alto.Your stay at this Charleston Meadows hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail. Rengstorff Park and Los Altos History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rengstorff Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • San Andreas Fault Trail - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 8 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sushi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪4290 Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Junbi - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

3-star hotel near San Antonio Shopping Center
Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 3000 square feet (279 square meters) and includes conference space. Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto was completed in June 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Palo Alto hotel.

  • 174 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3000 sq ft of conference space
  • 279 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2015
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto offers 174 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 9 to 24.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

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
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special 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 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 125 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 0.195 percent will be charged

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 9.00 to 24.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 125 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
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, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto to the airport?

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto is 14.1 mi (25-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 Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto?

As of Dec 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto on Jan 1, 2026 start from $100.28, 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 Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 9.00 and 24.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino M8trix (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto?

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

Is there free parking at Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto have a restaurant?

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto is home to The Kitchen at Palo Alto, which features American cuisine, happy hour, and light fare.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto to downtown Palo Alto?

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto is 2.5 mi away from Palo Alto.

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Reina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was out of shampoo and conditioner, room had some trash, toys, and open candy left from previous occupants. Considering the price, I was disappointed. Staff was super friendly at check in, we requested some extra towels and they were brought to us in a timely manner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHANG, Rancho Palos Verdes

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aishah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

D

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Close to Hospitals-Great Restaurant-Tired Rooms

Good location near hospitals. Restaurant and its personnel were exceptional. Overall, the hotel is tired and needs an update. The driveway entrance is obscured by overgrown trees/foliage and faded tile. It also serves as the garbage pickup and delivery area with a broad service gate left open all the time displaying abundant junk. There are some furnishing updates but significant remnants of dark older items. Wallpaper in room peeling. At the far end of the entrance near the meeting room there is beautiful new decor -- seriously considered expanding this to elevate the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast should be included with stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Qi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

J. Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was noisy from the air conditioning mechanicals room across from our room. I complained to staff but no response.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucille

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

10/10 Excellent

David Jaehyun

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

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ka

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a large system down situation at my check-in, which delayed that a bit. It's the only reason is a 4-star experience, not a 5-star.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

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

10/10 Excellent

RICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen, Evergreen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Elevator were very slow, very crowded all the time, one was out of service for the whole stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good place to stay. Room was clean and tidy. Checked in online but still had to go to the desk. Parking is underground and there were plenty of spots on Level 2. The pool was disappointing. It’s indoor, cood and quite small. Don’t expect to swim laps. The breakfast buffet was underwhelming for the price. Be sure to bring your breakfast voucher and tell the server you paid in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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