The Palo Alto Inn

3 stars
4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States
Palo Alto, CA
8.8
Very good
based on 1091 reviews
1,091 reviews
Sat 3/1
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Sun 4/1
1 room, 2 guests
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Nightly total
Standard Room
£49
Deluxe room
£54
King room
£59
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Overview

Situated in Palo Alto, The Palo Alto Inn is within a 35-minute drive of San Francisco International Airport and offers a swimming pool. It also features an express check-in and check-out feature, a 24-hour reception and a BBQ/picnic area.

A wide range of personalised services are available for guests of The Palo Alto Inn, like a ticket service and a concierge. Additionally, the multilingual staff are available to offer local information.

Rooms at the hotel are modern and offer a DVD player. They provide a private bathroom, ironing facilities and a refrigerator.

The hotel is within a half-an-hour walk of San Antonio Caltrain Station. California's Great America and Stanford University are close by.

8.8
Very good rating
Based on 1,091 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Palo Alto Inn

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King room
1 king bed
£59
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£63
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1 king bed
£70
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Queen room
1 queen bed
£69
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2 queen beds
£84
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1 queen bed
£92
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Deluxe room
1 king bed
£54
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1 queen bed
£54
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1 queen bed
£54
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Standard Room
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£49
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£105
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£258
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Amenities at The Palo Alto Inn

  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible parking
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Public transport tickets
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Microwave
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)

General

  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Lockers
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Bathroom

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

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Streaming service
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock

Outdoor

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs

Health and safety

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Tumble dryer

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Cycling

Reviews of The Palo Alto Inn

8.8
Very good
1091 verified ratings
Wonderful
622
Very good
209
Good
110
Okay
54
Fair
42
Mediocre
29
Poor
25

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the cleanliness of the rooms and the good location of the hotel. However, there were significant complaints regarding the value for the price, with some guests feeling misled by the hotel's presentation. Safety concerns were also raised due to disturbances from other guests. Overall, while some found it a hidden gem, others felt it fell short of expectations, especially in terms of amenities and comfort.
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Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Value for Price3.5 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2022
Super clean, well kept and friendly.
2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2016
Pros (+) It was in a pretty good location since it does have a Palo Alto address and is right on El Camino Real. But, it is not right in the heart of Palo Alto near downtown or Stanford. They do offer a free bag of chips and free water (Kirkland brand) in the room. And, there is a coffee maker if you need it.
Cons (-) EVERYTHING! This is a total "bait and switch". The website presents a cute, quaint hotel both through the photography/logo and language that is used. It is anything but. I looked in the closet and saw an old, used "Days Inn" paper cup (why has the closet not been cleaned out!!!), and it made sense. This must be a former Days Inn. The rooms are motel-style where they open into a parking lot. They f...
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Location

4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

What's nearby

  • San Antonio Shopping Center0.7 mi
  • Hewlett-Packard Company1.4 mi
  • PARC1.5 mi
  • Shoreline Park2.6 mi
  • Green Gables2.6 mi
  • Baylands Nature Preserve2.6 mi
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center2.7 mi
  • Palo Alto Art Center2.7 mi
  • Rinconada Park2.7 mi
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo2.8 mi
  • Stanford Stadium2.8 mi
  • Stanford University3 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

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

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  • The cheapest price a room at The Palo Alto Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £127, while the most expensive was £136.
  • How long should you stay at The Palo Alto Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at The Palo Alto Inn

  • Where is The Palo Alto Inn located?

    The Palo Alto Inn is located at 4238 El Camino Real, 2.6 miles from the centre of Palo Alto. San Antonio Shopping Center is the closest landmark to The Palo Alto Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Palo Alto Inn?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Palo Alto Inn.

  • Does The Palo Alto Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Palo Alto Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Palo Alto Inn from the airport?

    The Palo Alto Inn is 11 miles from San Jose. The Palo Alto Inn is 20.4 miles from San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Palo Alto Inn hotel deals?

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

9.1
2.6 mi
San Jose
11.0 mi

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