Dinah's Garden Hotel
4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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#3 of 35 hotels in Palo Alto
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4.7
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Dinah's Garden Hotel has 129 rooms and suites arranged around charming tropical gardens teeming with exotic plants, koi ponds and lagoons, cascading water and fountains, a bridge, gazebos and stone sculptures, we offer a quiet escape from the usual corporate experience. Family-owned and operated since 1957, Dinah's Garden Hotel is a lush oasis in Silicon Valley. This is where different lives.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Kids stay free
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Center with Internet Access
Electric vehicle charging station
Parking garage
Internet
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Conference facilities
Photo copier / fax In business center
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Shoeshine
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Walk-in shower
Dining area
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Radio
iPod docking station
Whirlpool bathtub
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Pool view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Dinah's Garden Hotel
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Car recommended
Grade: 40 out of 100
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Mineta San Jose Intl Airport
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San Francisco Intl Airport
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San Antonio
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Excellent hotel! A breath of fresh air compared to the chain hotels. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and well maintained and the rooms are spacious, comfortably decorated and very clean. I highly recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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We stayed at Dinah’s this year for Christmas Eve and it couldn’t have been more perfect. They have special dog rooms that are quite roomy and with a little loveseat with a dog cover on it just for our dog. She also really appreciated the beautiful dog park that is full of beautiful roses and other shrubbery and very well laid out. Our king size bed was pretty comfortable and the pillows were decent. Breakfast is always was delicious and the day after Christmas it was a welcome treat before we left. The grounds still look like they did when I was a kid and that is such a familiar feeling and very calming. The sound of water throughout the area with all the Koi ponds adds to that relaxation. One of the few things that still looks like my childhood Palo Alto. I will be returning again and again.…
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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We are local residents, and I am a little reluctant to write this review, because Dinah's is something of a Palo Alto secret. When large numbers of our family come to town for a holiday, we give up our house to them and move to Dinah's, where the rooms, staff, grounds, and poolside restaurant are simply superb. We cheat just a little, and get wristbands for our grandchildren to swim in the pool while we enjoy breakfast, lunch or a cocktail poolside. Dinah's is a great place to stay if you are anywhere near Palo Alto and Stanford.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Meals and cocktails poolside are terrific, but during weekends and holidays tables can be hard to...
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Very nice hotel. Has a decent menu and friendly folks. We stayed in 600b on the 3rd floor and it was very nice. Quiet was great! Everything was clean, no weird smells and very comfortable. We ate dinner and breakfast which was all very good. Pool looked nice but I couldn’t swim due to surgery. Highly recommend this hotel. Beautiful grounds !
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The rooms smells very strongly like old house or old furniture and the AC is bad. It makes a looot of noise and the temperature in the room drops a lot before the AC starts. Everything else was okish.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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We just checked out and I wanted to write this stellar review immediately to express how wonderful this place is. The history is awesome. The food was great and the hotel is spotless. The price is a most excellent t value. The gardens are gorgeous. Each and every employee we came upon was kind and friendly. Something must be going right at this place. It’s a gem in a sea of hotels and restaurants that have staffing and service related issues. I’m an age where we now expect hotels to be dirty and service to be less than- this place is a most positive outlier. Highly HIGHLY recommend.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: The Koi pond is cool
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Was in Palo Alto to visit family and spent 2 nights at Dinah’s. We had a beautiful room, comfy bed with a great view of the exotic courtyard. Swam in pool, and had a nice supper by the pool. Can’t say anything negative about this place, and will definitely go back.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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This was my 2nd stay here. I love the koi pond and the ducks and the decor. This hotel is so unique. It's quiet. I didn't enjoy the pool this time (not enough time due to work). I can't wait to have a reason to stay here for leisure instead of business.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Lovely, tranquil setting and a well-equipped, spacious, clean and nice room. We loved the beautiful flowers and the water features that meandered throughout the complex. Great service all around. Special shout out to Alma for her friendly, helpful attitude and service. Will definitely go back if we are in the area again.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Because of traffic I arrived much later than expected I was very rushed and the front desk was very kind upon check-in. The hotel was beautiful I didn't get to enjoy the pool because of being so late because of the traffic and then I went to my event came back and enjoyed a decent rest. However, I think it's ridiculous that the hotel decided to charge me an extra $50 because of 20 minutes, I asked for a late check out upon making my reservation and again calling the desk to let them know I needed a late check out, as I was hoping to be able to enjoy the hotel a bit longer after arriving so rushed. The front desk person explained if I checked out by 1230 that would be fine anything after that I would be charged $50 extra even if I needed to check out at 12:45… I understand how staffing works at hotels, I also understand rules are rules, the problem I have in the situation was the fact that I had to take my dog outside so he could go to the bathroom and because of that even though I was not in the room anymore I had all of my items in my car by 1230, after walking my dog and getting to the front desk at about 1255 to let them know I was checking out officially and leaving the property I was then informed I would be charged the $50 because of not getting in touch with the front desk by 1230. I find this absolutely horrible and because of this I would never recommend this hotel to anyone it's beautiful, but the ownership is obviously extremely greedy taxing people on an already very expensive room for what you get and not being able to work with them and their guests regarding a later check out and charging me the $50. There are plenty of other hotels in the area to choose from I would not ever go back here because of my horrible treatment that I received. …
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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PRICE RANGE
$154 - $231 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaPalo Alto
NUMBER OF ROOMS
129
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dinah's Garden Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Dinah's Garden Hotel?
Nearby attractions include The Village at San Antonio Center (0.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Dinah's Garden Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Dinah's Garden Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Dinah's Garden Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Dinah's Garden Hotel?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Dinah's Garden Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Chef Chu's, Dinah's Poolside Restaurant, and Pacific Catch.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Dinah's Garden Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Dinah's Garden Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Dinah's Garden Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Dinah's Garden Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Dinah's Garden Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.