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THE 10 BEST Hotels in Palo Alto, CA for 2023
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Cardinal Hotel
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440 reviews
By Cynthia B
“
Room was simple, spacious, clean, airy, and extremely comfortable. Excellent reading chair, desk chair with height adjustment (thank you! ), great toiletries, very quiet and peaceful.
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“
Spotlessly clean room (and I mean spotless - I am fussy!)
and
very comfortable room
Would happily stay
again - great location and most of all great staff
”
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1. The Palo Alto Inn
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304 reviews
#1 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Vanessa S
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We needed a cost-effective lodging solution while family was in Stanford Hospital. It is close to the hospital, all types of dining and shopping options and freeway access. Room 105 is cozy, clean and comfortable.
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A Nice affordable
room great
service very nice
quaint outdoor seating area with romantic lighting.
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2022
2. Dinah's Garden Hotel
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1,541 reviews
#2 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Les Swanson
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Clean, well-equipped, spacious room with comfortable king bed and dining table looking out on pond with ducks. Excellent room service and maid service. Front desk service is considerate and efficient.
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Top notch, clean rooms with wonderful views - be SURE when you book to request
a
room overlooking the pool
or lagoon or you
might have a view of the parking lot!
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2022
3. Creekside Inn
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1,313 reviews
#3 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By MJ K
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Nice big, clean rooms. Great little store and bar/restaurant on the grounds. Nice sitting patio areas. Close proximity to many other bars and restaurants. Walking distance to Stanford University.
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“
... Airlines, yikes!) and a new pilot had to be hunted down for a few hours to fly the plane, and tedious picking up of a rental car etc. it was so nice to be able
to settle in to a
clean and comfortable room
.
”
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4. el PRADO Hotel
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472 reviews
#4 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By xfest
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They are very thoughtfully appointed, and the beds are super comfortable. Some of the rooms look out over a courtyard that is attached to an Italian restaurant. They have a little terraces and are quite charming.
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“
Thank you Sara, for the
beautiful room
!
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Breakfast included
2022
5. The Zen Hotel
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551 reviews
#5 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By S C
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The room was clean & beds were comfy. They provided us with a bag full of breakfast items including a bottle of water & orange juice. Our room had a back door that lead to the cutest patio area.
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This hotel boasts an amazing staff, (Thank you, Kazi, for your kindnesses and attentive service!) Zen-inspired, lovely rooms (the second floor
2-queen bed
room overlooking the
Zen garden
is our favorite!),
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6. The Westin Palo Alto
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734 reviews
#6 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By leanna j
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The hotel gave me three complimentary breakfast tickets on my arrival, which I really appreciated (breakfast was great!). The room was super spacious, clean, and had all the equipment needed.
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The
room was immaculately clean
, good layout, and
upkeep seemed excellent.
”
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7. Cardinal Hotel
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440 reviews
#7 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Cynthia B
“
Room was simple, spacious, clean, airy, and extremely comfortable. Excellent reading chair, desk chair with height adjustment (thank you! ), great toiletries, very quiet and peaceful.
”
“
Spotlessly clean room (and I mean spotless - I am fussy!)
and
very comfortable room
Would happily stay
again - great location and most of all great staff
”
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All Inclusive
2022
8. The Clement Palo Alto
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131 reviews
#8 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By David M
“
Sebastian and his team deliver on every note! The suites are stunning and very well equipped. The open concept kitchen and menu options are amazing! Beautiful rooftop pool and spa.
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Then the
fantastic room
.
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Breakfast included
9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto
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531 reviews
#9 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By d2gensh
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My room was very quiet - it was facing away from El Camino Real. It had a full kitchen and a nice sitting area. The lobby is lovely with a large fireplace and outside patio.
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The room was extremely clean
.
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10. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
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907 reviews
#10 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Michael Y
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Rooms are clean and decent sized. The bathroom has large counter space, large shower, and everything was clean and working. Great location if you want to be close to downtown Palo Alto or Stanford.
”
“
The
room was spacious
and the bed was comfortable.
”
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Cardinal Hotel
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440 reviews
By Cynthia B
“
Room was simple, spacious, clean, airy, and extremely comfortable. Excellent reading chair, desk chair with height adjustment (thank you! ), great toiletries, very quiet and peaceful.
”
“
Spotlessly clean room (and I mean spotless - I am fussy!)
and
very comfortable room
Would happily stay
again - great location and most of all great staff
”
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11. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
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569 reviews
#11 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Kelly V
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The location, property and team at NOBU in Palo Alto was tremendous! The hotel was well-appointed, beautiful and the staff attentive. It is a great location, easy to walk anywhere in the city.
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I had the best stay at the Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto! Loved my beautiful,
clean and comfortable room
that overlooked
the mountains.
”
12. Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
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695 reviews
#12 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By pcoole415341
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This hotel is clean, comfortable and convenient. But it is overpriced given the parallel alternatives very close by. WhenI first stayed here last summer there were no charges for parking.
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A friendly and helpful concierge,
renovated and
spacious room & bathroom
.
”
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13. Graduate Palo Alto
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8 reviews
#13 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Alesa G
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Great hotel experience, staff was amazing and love the location being downtown! The lobby was quaint and nice with cool bar & restaurant in lobby and beautiful rooftop bar. The king bed was amazing and slept great.
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The newly renovated hotel is beautiful, full of
original art and historic details. The room was comfortable and quiet, great shower and first class amenities. The staff at the front desk- shout out to Joe the…
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14. Crowne Plaza Palo Alto, an IHG Hotel
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749 reviews
#14 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Robie B
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Fresh towels were fully stocked. The restrooms were easy to find and very clean. Wifi connection was strong considering my kids were constantly posting selfies to their social media the entire time...lol!
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I wasn't
offered a
room upgrade
to the best of my
knowledge and I was given a room with outside patio.
”
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15. The Nest Palo Alto
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154 reviews
#15 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By xfest
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I will say the hotel has a lovely lobby area, and the free wine happy hour is a nice touch. I think despite the best efforts of the staff, the Nest really is a mediocre experience.
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The hotel is super clean, lovely service and
reasonably priced. It is one of my preferred places because of the quality to cost ratio. The only issue is the sound isolation between the rooms, I heard some noises...
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16. Stanford Motor Inn
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94 reviews
#16 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Travelvet
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It has pet friendly rooms for $30 extra, which is cheaper than other places we looked at. The room was small but sufficient, and was very clean. The bed was comfortable but the pillows pretty flat..
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Our stay was for two nights at the Stanford Motor
Inn. Not being familiar with Palo Alto, and needing to be close to Stanford, it was great that our reservation was booked by someone familiar with the location. We...
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17. Hotel Parmani
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223 reviews
#17 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Matthew K
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Reserved at the Parmani as it was walking distance to Stanford stadium and was reasonably priced. It has great parking next to the rooms in a very safe neighborhood with restaurants and coffee shops nearby.
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When my wife and I stayed there the
first time the
room was clean
and had plenty
of bath linens.
”
18. Coronet Motel
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140 reviews
#18 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Maria Agnes
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This is a very convenient hotel if you are doing business in the Palo Alto Area with walkable restaurants and close to the Palo Alto Mall. The rooms are super clean and big with great coffee service.
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Extremely pleased with 3-day stay while spouse
underwent treatment at Stanford (10-min to Pasteur Drive). Easily accessible, well-lighted parking lot. Walked to restaurants around corner on California (street...
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19. Hotel Keen
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276 reviews
#19 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Barton C.
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Tons of nearby restaurants, so no need for food delivery, just walk one block and pick up any type of food. The room is small but efficient and clean. Queen bed with four firm pillows.
”
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The
room was clean
and quiet, the bathroom with
shower was good and the bed was comfortable so we slept well.
”
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20. Country Inn
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179 reviews
#20 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Beth I
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Incredibly clean room and facility, gorgeous pool, friendly and professional staff - combined to create a relaxing and comfortable stay. Staff even delivered individual breakfasts to each guest.
”
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Great introduction and sent us up to
our corner ‘
extra large’ room
with a King
bed and pull out sofa.
”
21. Comfort Inn
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213 reviews
#21 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By jonthethird
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In any case, the front desk was friendly and efficient. Check in was easy, and our room on the second floor was ready. The room was rather smaller then other Comfort Inns, but was adequate.
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Decent breakfast. Coffee in room and in lobby is
not very good but there is a Starbucks a block away. Room was clean. A little noisy if you have room by El Camino Real. Decent Wi-Fi. Bed was fine. All in all...
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22. Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Small Hotel
22 reviews
#22 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Nir K
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Rooms are comfortable and public areas are well designed. This is the nicest property I have stayed in Palo Alto. For some reason some of the reviews posted for this property are negative.
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Hotel Citrine is a new hotel that
offers a
clean modern room
and nice common
areas.
”
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23. AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
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17 reviews
#23 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By kst1
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Comfortable beds, spacious bathroom with waterfall shower. Parking is $22 (valet) but we did not bother as there was enough street parking right outside. Well stocked bar in the lobby.
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Physically the hotel is pretty good. It is
simple, no-frills accommodation. Nothing luxurious, and the rooms are designed in such a way that they could essentially be washed down with a hose: everything is either...
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24. Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch
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78 reviews
#24 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By GTB-SFO
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The bathroom has a tub/shower with plenty of hot water, thick towels are provided and the sink is just outside the bathroom. The front windows open wide and have screens on them.
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The
room was clean
with a comfortable king bed
and pillows.
”
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25. Kasa Palo Alto
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200 reviews
#25 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By julie0709
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Very small check in/out area & a to go breakfast-water bottle and granola bar.
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The
room was clean
, the bed comfortable.
”
26. Cowper Inn
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Bed and Breakfast
91 reviews
#26 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By MS
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I liked their quality of linens and towels. Located in the heart of Palo Alto and you can walk to cafes and restaurants. Also, the inn is quiet and private. If you like contemporary hotels, Cowper Inn is not for you.
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Our family of 4 stayed in the Carriage House
room/loft. We loved it! It was spacious, with a full kitchen. The parents were on the queen bed, the kids on a day bed and the trundle underneath it. Not the most...
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27. Sutter House
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Limited Service Property
3 reviews
#27 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By Julie
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Wendy and her mother Martha run this B&B with incredible kindness and thoughtfulness and you could not find better hosts with a wealth of local knowledge. There are two shared bathrooms and six bedrooms - I...
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Wendy and her mother Martha run this B&B with
incredible kindness and thoughtfulness and you could not find better hosts with a wealth of local knowledge. There are two shared bathrooms and six bedrooms - I...
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28. Urban Flat Apartments at Downtown Palo Alto
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Limited Service Property
1 review
#28 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By gurneemom
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This is a lovely, clean flat with a nice open view but sadly lacking in attention to detail. If you plan to eat out and be here only for limited time between meetings, you will be very impressed.
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This is a lovely, clean flat with a nice open
view but sadly lacking in attention to detail. If you plan to eat out and be here only for limited time between meetings, you will be very impressed. We chose this…
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29. Glass Slipper Inn
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21 reviews
#29 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto
By carola f
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The motel is old so parking spaces under first floor are quite small and not easy to use if you have an SUV. Due to parking area one has to walk up a flight of stairs to get to the first floor. It appears to be...
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The motel is old so parking spaces under first
floor are quite small and not easy to use if you have an SUV. Due to parking area one has to walk up a flight of stairs to get to the first floor. It appears to be...
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30. Oak Motel Palo Alto
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54 reviews
#30 Best Value of 38 places to stay in Palo Alto