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Stanford Motor Inn

3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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South San Francisco
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Older, cute and quaint Motor Inn. I was a bit apprehensive when my husband booked this, but it was just adorable! It was about a 5-10 minute drive to Stanford University or Hospitals. The rooms are small, but they have hand painted walls with cupids and flowers in the dressing and bathroom areas. The two comfortable chairs reminded me of... More

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lower normandy, france
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

With a 5am surgery set at Stanford Hospital, rather than a groggy two hour commute from my home in Salinas, I opted for an overnight stay near the hospital. This not being the occasion for 4-Star excess, I scoured the two-page listing of area accommodations provided by Stanford and found precious few lower-end properties. I chose the one-$ Stanford Motor... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013 via mobile

We stayed for three nights. Roomy and clean, very friendly and helpful staff. Little bit outdated decor and poor kitchenette standard that doesnt meet requirements. But basically it is a good place to stay at. Good location.

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Fallbrook, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

If I had arrived earlier, I would have left and found another place to stay. Pure filth. I usually stay at a local Marriott while doing business at Stanford, but they were booked solid. This motel should be condemmed. I am a world traveler and I haven't seen a place like this in many years. The carpet is so filthy... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

I thought the decorations were cute/quaint and the staff friendly and helpful, but the motel is pretty bare bones and run-down. The room I was in had a broken tile in the kitchen area and tears in the duvet covers and throw pillows on the beds. The towels are small and super thin. The provided breakfast is pastries kept in... More

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Paris
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2012

This hotel is located close to Downtown PA on El Camino. Basically it is a good price for service you get: Rooms are clean but really old fashion, there is no minibar, no breakfast. Still you have a fridge a coffee maker and a microwave. I would recommand this hotel for short stay (couple of nights) but it may be... More

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Stateline, Nevada, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2012

We went to see a very ill friend at the VA hospital in Palo Alto so the trip was not one we wanted to have to make. Our reservation was done from the hospital and we chose this hotel because of the price and TripAdvisor ratings. I say, THANK YOU to all of you who have taken the time to... More

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Mill Creek, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Upon driving into the charming upscale town of Palo Alto, the Motor Inn was easy to find. The location was convenient for what we came for - a tour of Stanford. The Motor Inn transported me back to the time when you pulled over for the night after a long day of driving. Very kitchy, from the plastic plants, water... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

The most run-down motel I've ever stayed at. The dingy green carpet has to be original from the 1970's and the bed covers are equally old. I can't understand the excellent ratings on tripadvisor. Really? All experiences surely are relative. At $140 for a double, it wasn't exactly cheap and it definitely should have been better.

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

I stayed here for one week while I underwent health procedures at a nearby facility. The owners were amazing! From the day I called to make my reservations a few weeks before my stay to the day I left, everything was great. They even offer a reduced rate (which you can ask for) if you let them know you are... More

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Also Known As:
Stanford Motor Hotel Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Hotel
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Address: 3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Region: United States > California > Palo Alto
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Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
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