Cardinal Hotel

2 stars
235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
Palo Alto, CA
+1 650 323 5101
8.3
Very good
based on 415 reviews
415 reviews
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1 room, 2 guests
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Standard Room, 1 queen bed
£122
Standard Room, 1 king bed
£139
Standard Room, 1 queen bed
£142
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Overview

Located a short drive from Stanford University, Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto provides charming accommodation in Palo Alto. It is surrounded by a range of well-known shops and is minutes on foot from Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Guests of Cardinal can relax in the swimming pool. Convenient services include an express check-in feature and a luggage storage facility.

Cardinal Hotel offers rooms equipped with a hair dryer, plus all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay.

The hotel is located within a 10-minute walk of the HP Garage. Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Caltrain Station are within walking distance.

8.3
Very good rating
Based on 415 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Cardinal Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Accessibility and suitability

  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Accessible parking
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24-hour front desk

General

  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Slippers
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Telephone
  • City view
  • Storage available

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Things to do

  • Winery tours
  • Zoo
  • Golf

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Parking

Workspace

  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee machine

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Cardinal Hotel

8.3
Very good
415 verified ratings
Wonderful
222
Very good
74
Good
69
Okay
16
Fair
23
Mediocre
4
Poor
7

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's central location, historic charm, and cleanliness. However, many noted issues with shared facilities, lack of air conditioning, and the overall value for the price paid.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Value for Price3 out of 10
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Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2016
Pros (+) Great ambiance, great staff, lovely history.
Cons (-) The hotel may not be for everyone -- if you like a modern experience ,not for you. Stay away, please, from my favorite hotel.

Location

235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Theatre171 yd
  • Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market224 yd
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Church419 yd
  • HP Garage0.4 mi
  • Stanford Shopping Center0.6 mi
  • Stanford Stadium0.7 mi
  • Stanford Mausoleum0.7 mi
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center0.8 mi
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo0.9 mi
  • Rinconada Park1 mi
  • Stanford University Medical Center1.1 mi
  • Palo Alto Art Center1.2 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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£182
£159
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 14% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Cardinal Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Cardinal Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and June.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Cardinal Hotel, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Cardinal Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £193, while the most expensive was £193.
  • How long should you stay at Cardinal Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Cardinal Hotel

  • Where is Cardinal Hotel located?

    Cardinal Hotel is located at 235 Hamilton Avenue, 1 miles from the centre of Palo Alto. Stanford Theatre is the closest landmark to Cardinal Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Cardinal Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Cardinal Hotel.

  • Does Cardinal Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Cardinal Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Cardinal Hotel from the airport?

    Cardinal Hotel is 14 miles from San Jose. Cardinal Hotel is 17.1 miles from San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Cardinal Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Cardinal Hotel in Palo Alto and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Cardinal Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Cardinal Hotel.

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Nearest airport

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8.0
1.0 mi
San Jose
14.0 mi

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