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The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Stanford University

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Outdoor banquet area
Bathroom sink
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)
Point of interest
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

Explore the area

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4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Googleplex
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room- Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palo Alto

At The Palo Alto Inn, you'll be 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Stanford University and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Googleplex. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Palo Alto Orchards motel include Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford University Medical Center.
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What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boba Bliss - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gen Korean BBQ House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Stanford University
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre 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
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
The Palo Alto Inn offers 23 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • 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 and check-out are 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Palo Alto Inn?

The Palo Alto Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palo Alto Inn?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palo Alto Inn on 4 Apr 2025 start from AU$142.60, including 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.

Is parking available at The Palo Alto Inn?

Yep, The Palo Alto Inn has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Palo Alto Inn?

No, The Palo Alto Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Palo Alto Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Palo Alto Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 808 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
date night staycation
MY husband and I are repeat customers at the Palo Alto Inn , The front desk staff is very nice and friendly, the rooms are clean , and they also offer free beverages and snacks is always a plus , thank you all for a pleasant stay always .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

diane

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Saad

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from Home
Extremely clean and well appointed. Easy access, comfortable and extremely reasonably priced. looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional and charming
What an unexpectedly delightful stay! Given that the Palo Alto Inn a) is a motel and b) offered such affordable rates, we were assuming it would be a pretty standard issue experience, which would have been perfectly adequate. But we were pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. The staff and service are extremely welcoming, and the room was full of thoughtful touches I wouldn’t have expected. Wonderful shower. Great lighting. Top quality bedding (and plenty of pillows) and towels (and plenty of them). Extra blankets in the closet. Conveniently placed charging/power outlets. Free snacks. A sweet little holiday card. And of course, the place was impeccably clean. It’s a small family-run business and they’re doing a tremendous job in a location with a lot of competition. We will be back for sure next time we need a place to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Romina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Travelled with partner
The room was cute and cozy and had flowers and snacks staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, DPO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy and efficient checkin. Front office has complimentary snacks and drinks, and useful amenities in the rooms also.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, guest friendly. The hotel management has thought of everything...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little motel in Palo Alto, excellent location
Pros: * Okay service. Clean. Safe. Top location. Some snacks and water at the reception but limited hours. Cons: * Poor check-in experience, they just don’t like to work after 8pm, no one was at the reception for a long while. Almost left to look for another hotel and cancel Palo Alto Inn booking. * an old building, zero sound insulation, if your upstairs neighbor is walking around in the middle of the night, say goodbye to your sleep. Overall ok motel but I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Terryn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ginamarie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Hotel
Amazing little hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

mahesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karri

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After two long nights at the hospital, we jist needed somewhere to crash for the night. The hotel was close and affordable. The young man who greeted me created "magic" (his words) by getting me a room on the ground floor to avoid stairs for us. He offered snacks (free) and we walked in to an immaculate room. Bed was comfortable, room was quiet and we slept.like.babies. You wont be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

8/10 Good

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

adela

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and snacks with no extra charge!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cold all night
Staying in room 119 to my memory. The bed was not really comfortable and the pillows weren’t comfortable either. But what really made the stay the worst was that at night the heater was not working properly. I called an attendant to help but the system still acted sporadically after 20 minutes nothing and then after another 20 only hot air would blow and then upon lowering on the remote one degree the whole system shut off, it never even came back on. They even brought me an additional heater and it overheated and would not turn back on. I was extremely tired to deal with this but I was shivering. I even used the extra blanket that was in the room but I was still cold. The next day the manager told me this was a one off and that he would check the unit. He offered me a discounted stay next time, but I told him I don’t come up to these parts. All he offered was a bottle of wine and I don’t even drink. The only positive for this room was the bath and the shower. Shower pressure was good. As for breakfast included it’s just basically snacks not really a breakfast in my humble opinion. Since I didn’t drink I asked to take 3 popcorns with me for my drive home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is fantastic! I will stay here again. They provide spotless rooms, they provide drinks, extra toiletries,, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024