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Garden Court Hotel

4.0 of 5
520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Garden Court Hotel
Ranked #1 of 23 hotels in Palo Alto
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
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Perth WA
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

One night transit through Palo Alto, hotel looks good, rooms look good restaurant looks good, service was good except bar which was a tad slow, location was good. Downs Room air conditioning requires a higher degree, or at least a good humored staff member to turn it off. A simple on off switch would do fine. Shower, great but this... More

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Susanne Smith, Director of Marketing at Garden Court Hotel, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Dear SpannerPerth, Your “4 circle” review is greatly appreciated. We very much respect the responsible tone and thoughtful spirit you use to share your experiences. I've been with the hotel for 15 years and am proud to say we finished a “back to the studs” renovation in 2010. New thermostats and showers were installed and we love them—especially because we... More

Pikeville, Tennessee, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I recently stayed at this hotel on business. I am also in the hotel business and wow, I would love to have their staff working for my hotel. Everyone I encountered from the bellman, housekeeping,valet and front desk were 5 Star quality. Great eye contact, attention to detail and were 10 steps ahead of me. Their Sales Manager, Anita is... More

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Susanne Smith, Director of Marketing at Garden Court Hotel, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Dear Janet G., Our “5 circle” review is fantastic! Our staff cheered when we shared it with them. They work hard and live up to incredible standards. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it. Anita is truly terrific and your sentiments about her have gone straight to the top. She is a wonderful colleague and sits... More

Kansas City
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I have stayed at Garden Court twice for work, and I'm trying to think of some more excuses to go to Palo Alto so I can stay again. I love the rooms that look out on the courtyard, they're breathtaking. Everything down to the last detail is top-notch. The service is spectacular. Every morning they have coffee and pastries in... More

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San Francisco
Top Contributor
61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

A really excellent hotel right off University, with a fine restaurant (Il Fornaio) and bar on the premisesr. And a big plus, morning coffee and pastries are served on every floor, you need only stagger out of your room to snag a cup of Peets. We noticed that a lot of locals frequent the bar, which seems like a good... More

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Ontario
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I could have titled my review as "Escape from Mountain View"... because that's what we did when we checked into The Garden Court in Palo Alto. We had been staying at a hotel in nearby Mountain View for 2 nights. We were booked there for another 3 nights. (Groan) But I couldn't stand it. The nighttime roar of the traffic... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Me and my family (with children!) had an amazing stay here at the garden court. The staff was extremely nice and helped us with our every need. The children loved the welcome gifts given to us upon arrival and played with them through out the trip. The rooms are very well decorated and are very bright. The beds are really... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I just returned from 3 wonderful days at what I consider Palo Alto's best kept secret! The Garden Court is a gem in the heart downtown Palo Alto just a short walk to numerous stores, restaurants and many coffee spots. Having usually stayed at the Rosewood I decided after hearing a colleague RAVE about the Garden Court to give it... More

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Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Beautifully decorated and comfortable rooms in a spectacular location. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A nice continental breakfast is included. Walk out the door and your in downtown Palo Alto, steps away from great restaurants and shops. Cafe Renzo, Pluto's, Paris Baguette, Crepevine, and the House of Bagels were good restaurants literally around the corner from our hotel.... More

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No. California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

What can I tell you that others in recent posts haven't already touched on...? For me it would be how restful our stay was. Indeed, there are numerous amenities in the room, the staff is several notches above your average hotel employee, the bedding was splendid even getting the perfect pillow-which is no easy feat! Sleeping was heavenly. Molton Brown... More

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london
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I loved my stay at the Garden Court. The rooms are large and beautifully appointed, the location is pefect for visiting the Valley and is right in the heart of Palo Alto but what sets this hotel apart is the service. It's truly excellent. I left my passport in the hotel safe and without me even having to ask, the... More

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Address: 520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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