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531 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1113
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Stanford Terrace Inn
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Atlanta, GA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Close to campus for 4 nights”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2011

Very quaint. Reminds me of 90210. HUGE rooms, some with kitchenette, some with kitchen, lots of space. Hardwood floors, VERY close to Stanford's campus

  • Stayed November 2011, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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23 reviews 23 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Large rooms but a bit noisy”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

This inn has large rooms with nice bathrooms. The free breakfast buffet is good too. But the building is constructed from wood frame instead of concrete and the walls seem thin, so you can hear your neighbors even when they talk at normal levels. Our latest neighbor had just arrived from the East Coast and woke us up when he started talking on the phone to his colleagues at 4:30 a.m. -- he wasn't talking very loud so I couldn't really blame him. Staff is so-so -- college age, it seems, and some are friendly but others have an attitude. Room prices have gone up quite a bit in the past couple of years -- definitely not the value it was five years ago.

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  • Stayed October 2011, traveled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Zwolle, The Netherlands
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Nice place for a business trip, not worth it for ur money”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

I've stayed at this hotel/inn for 6 nights in a big suite (I'm not sure which suite I was staying in). To start with positive things, the location was excellent for I was on a business trip doing work in Stanford Univ. Room was oversized and clean enough for me. I could hear the sound of TV from the room next to mine, but I've seen much worse than this. Even the road construction could not bother my night rest. Breakfast was average at best.

I've seen many complaints about the employees here. They were indeed very young, not really interested in you and not really pounded with kindness at all. They provided with minimal service: I've been asking for an airport cab, all they could do was giving me a phone number. I've said that I have a cellular phone from Europe, asking them if they could book one for me, and they refused so.

Now, I won't complain about this if this was a cheap inn, but I've paid 210 dollars per day. I've been expecting more for this amount of money. Missed chance, if this lady provided me just a bit more service, I'd been given this inn probably 4 stars.

My final verdict: think twice before you go there.

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  • Stayed September 2011, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Stanford, California
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“USED to be good, but now it is NOT run properly”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2011

I used this place in the past for work all the time due to the proximity to SU campus, but the the entire booking/billing process recently has been a nightmare (note: under new mgmt). I am not a complainer, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt and they messed up NUMEROUS times. The staff at the front desk/phones have NO idea what is going on and it took a 10 minute call to book one room and they still had it wrong. I suggest some training and I really hope this place turns around. In the meantime, I would recommend someplace else until they get things under control.

  • Stayed July 2011, traveled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2011

The lobby area is quite small, but happy that despite its size, they managed to fit in an elevator to the rooms.

The room was rather dark - one corner lamp was not working, but since was only putting up there for one night, I didn't bother to get it fixed. The room was of a good size, wardrobe area quite large with full-length mirror on the wardrobe. I also like that they have a separate sink/vanity area outside the bathroom. This may be because the room had 2 double beds, so it is good in the mornings that one can use the bathroom and the other can still have a sink to use to wash up. Bathroom was clean and shower was good - no complains there. There was complimentary high speed WIFI in the room and this is very much welcomed.

Continental breakfast was provided, but the spread wasn't great and we had to eat in a rather crammed area at the lobby. Parking is provided underneath the building in the basement and it is complimentary for hotel guests.

Overall, it felt very motel-ish, but at least room and bathroom were clean. The hotel should improve on the lighting in the room and upgrade the TV to a flat screen LCD. Perhaps, they should also try and create a proper space for breakfast rather than having guests eat at small tables at the lobby.

Even though the stay was pleasant, it didn't feel like it was good value as the rooms were not that cheap. However, location of the hotel is good, right on the main street. And there is a nice steak place across the road, known as Sundance.

  • Stayed July 2011, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Stanford Terrace Hotel Palo Alto
Stanford Terrace Hotel
Stanford Terrace Palo Alto
Address: 531 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1113
Region: United States > California > Palo Alto
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #16 of 23 hotels in Palo Alto
Price Range: $$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Across the street from the Stanford campus, you'll find the Stanford Terrace Inn, an oasis of unexpected elegance. In the midst of Silicon Valley, you'll discover a tradition of old world hospitality. Here, Tuscan murals adorn the walls, evoking a timeless sense of luxury. Our secluded garden setting and sun-drenched patio makes it easy to unwind. Or perhaps relieve the stresses of the day in our heated pool. Inside your over-sized guest room, you'll find all the modern conveniences. Complimentary cable TV, high-speed Internet access, and a desk large enough to get some real work done. All at a price that's pleasantly surprising. ... more   less 
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