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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Stanford University

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Terrace/patio
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
Pet-friendly
Free daily buffet breakfast
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(118 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King

  • Sleeps 2

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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

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Peers Park Dog Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • DVBIC Palo Alto - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 2.0 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
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sushi - ‬13 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, Diners Club, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. 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
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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
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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 Jan 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto on Feb 21, 2026 start from $136.0, 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 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Patricia Ann, MENLO PARK

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pillows are not firm enough and was hard on my neck. Suggest firmer pillows. Also, there was something outside or downstairs which kept knocking every few minutes…maybe a vent or heater. But was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant. It was enjoyable and relaxing. Expensive but close to the airport and downtown. Not much traffic in the commute. Breakfast is bad unless you like scrambled egg from powder and synthetic fake sausage bread slices. Excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Spotless
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean room and front desk with a nice breakfast. The bed was comfortable so easy to get a good night sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diverse drink options and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Richard, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and some cool retro breakfast spots nearby (Happy Donuts). Really great staff too, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal, Lynden

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was cute. Location was perfect. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel that packs a punch in service. Not your uber resorts, but easy in and out, amble free parking, quiet, clean room and super friendly staff. The breakfast is okay, nothing to write home about, but it will hold your tummy until lunch. Did not get to try the free wine, but each night, guests love to hang around the outdoor fireplace and chat. Only con would be, needs a mini fridge in the room and must keep the black out curtains to prevent unwanted eyes outside. Overall, this is a great place to stay for visiting Palo Alto. The price is right for the nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

kristi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean, check in was a breeze great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Business traveler
Room was so empty and sterile. Not inviting at all. It was also loud. Did the trick but won’t stay here next business trip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room. Staff was very friendly and informative. Great Location with plenty of food / drink options around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Leah

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
This is really a renovated motel that has the appearance of being modern but really still feels like a motel. The bed comforter felt like tissue paper and had a old stain on it. Cobwebs could be seen in several spots on the ceiling and the sink made weird screeching noises when turned on. The AC unit and fan function worked inconsistently. Breakfast provided in the morning is very small and has ultra processed, over microwaved food. I stayed here for work due to close location and price; however, next time I will spend a little bit more to have my usual comforts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025