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The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property
Motel near Stanford University in Palo Alto

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bathroom sink
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Popular LocationStanford University6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGoogleplex7 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanford University Medical Center10 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)30 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room- Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Palo Alto Orchards stay.A stay at this Palo Alto Orchards motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Stanford University and 6 miles (10 km) of Googleplex. Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford University Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 8 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boba Bliss - 14 min walk
  • Chili's Grill & Bar - 17 min walk
  • Pacific Catch - 16 min walk
  • Gen Korean BBQ House - 16 min walk
  • The Counter - 15 min walk

About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

Motel near Stanford University in Palo Alto
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A business center and a meeting room are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Palo Alto Inn. Self parking is free.

This Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
The Palo Alto Inn offers 23 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Satellite television is provided. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

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; cash is not accepted
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, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Days Inn Stanford
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Palo Alto Inn to the airport?

The Palo Alto Inn is 14 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 The Palo Alto Inn?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palo Alto Inn on May 27, 2024 start from $109.0, 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 Palo Alto Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Palo Alto Inn.

Does The Palo Alto Inn offer free breakfast?

The Palo Alto Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Palo Alto Inn?

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

What time is check-in at The Palo Alto Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Palo Alto Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Palo Alto Inn have a pool?

The Palo Alto Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Palo Alto Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Palo Alto Inn to downtown Palo Alto?

The Palo Alto Inn is 2.6 mi away from Palo Alto.

The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 661 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ercilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

carolyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed rooms and wonderfully helpful owners. I will make this my forever spot to stay, when I visit Palo Alto!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel with everything they provided. If you stay a couple of nights, they dont mind to clean your room at all. The only complaint is probably the refrigerator, it just wasnt cold enough, especially i set the temperature to the lowest, unfortunately it did not work. I still give this place a solid 9.5 out of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar, Santa Clara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and central location
I spent a week here visiting family in the area and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The area was very quiet, as were all of the other guests. I liked spending time in the area near the front of the property with the fountain and greenery. It was a very zen atmosphere that I appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Property was clean, updated, and in good condition. Amenities were a plus. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Hope, Sonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024