The Zen Hotel

3 stars
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States
Palo Alto, CA
8.6
Very good
based on 900 reviews
900 reviews
Mon 29/12
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Tue 30/12
1 room, 2 guests
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£66
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Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
£66
Queen room
£72
Standard Room
£76
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Overview

The Zen Hotel provides comfortable 3-star accommodation in Palo Alto. It also features a 24-hour reception, an express check-in and check-out feature and laundry facilities.

There are a variety of facilities at The Hotel Zen that guests can enjoy, such as a dry cleaning service, luggage storage and a fitness centre. In addition, the multilingual staff are available to offer assistance.

The rooms at The Zen Hotel have a refrigerator and all the necessities for an enjoyable stay. Guests can unwind in the welcoming seating area.

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is a convenient base to explore California's Great America and Stanford University. San Antonio Caltrain Station is within a 30-minute walk.

8.6
Very good rating
Based on 900 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Zen Hotel

Mon 29/12
Tue 30/12
Deluxe room
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£66
nightly with fees
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£68
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1 queen bed
£69
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Queen room
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£72
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
£92
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£93
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Standard Room
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£76
nightly with fees
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£139
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£148
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King room
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£135
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1 king bed
£171
nightly with fees
Double room
1 twin bed
£134
nightly with fees
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Amenities at The Zen Hotel

  • Fitness centre
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free toiletries
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Microwave

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Dining

  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe

Outdoor

  • Grill
  • Garden

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Hiking

Services and conveniences

  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Workspace

  • Desk

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Zen Hotel

8.6
Very good
900 verified ratings
Wonderful
555
Very good
181
Good
80
Okay
28
Fair
28
Mediocre
13
Poor
15

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the cleanliness and value for money at the hotel. Many reviews highlight the comfortable beds and good breakfast options, although some guests experienced issues with staff service, particularly during breakfast. Overall, the hotel is seen as a good choice for its price.
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Value for Price9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
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2.0
Poor
Adrian, Sept 2022
They did not give me a room and sent me to a different hotel. I didn’t feel like I was being treated like a paying customer and it felt more like I should had been the one charging for my presence and not the other way around.

Location

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

What's nearby

  • San Antonio Shopping Center1 mi
  • Hewlett-Packard Company1.1 mi
  • PARC1.4 mi
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center2.3 mi
  • Green Gables2.3 mi
  • Palo Alto Art Center2.4 mi
  • Rinconada Park2.4 mi
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo2.4 mi
  • Baylands Nature Preserve2.5 mi
  • Stanford Stadium2.5 mi
  • Shoreline Park2.6 mi
  • HP Garage2.7 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Zen Hotel

  • How long should you stay at The Zen Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 8 days.

FAQs when booking at The Zen Hotel

  • Where is The Zen Hotel located?

    The Zen Hotel is located at 4164 El Camino Real, 2.3 miles from the centre of Palo Alto. San Antonio Shopping Center is the closest landmark to The Zen Hotel.

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

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Zen Hotel.

  • Does The Zen Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Zen Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Zen Hotel from the airport?

    The Zen Hotel is 11.3 miles from San Jose. The Zen Hotel is 20.1 miles from San Francisco.

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Good to know

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.6
2.3 mi
San Jose
11.3 mi

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