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The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property
Palo Alto motel in entertainment district

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Bathroom sink
Front of property

Reviews

8,8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is R1 197
R1 382 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 01 January 2025

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room- Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room- Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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R1 926 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 01 January 2025
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About the area

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4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 8 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 18 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 18 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 57 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 5 min drive
  • Menlo Park Station - 10 min drive
  • San Antonio Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Boba Bliss - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gen Korean BBQ House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

At The Palo Alto Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Googleplex. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall value.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 23 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls
  • Printer
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between noon and 2:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

The Palo Alto Inn Motel
Days Inn Stanford
Days Inn Stanford Motel
Days Inn Stanford Motel Palo Alto Area
Days Inn Palo Alto Stanford Area Motel
Days Inn Stanford Area Motel
Days Inn Stanford Area
Days Palo Alto Stanford Area
Days Stanford Area
The Palo Alto Inn Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Inn Motel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Does The Palo Alto Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Palo Alto Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Palo Alto Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Palo Alto Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Palo Alto Inn?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Palo Alto Inn?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino M8trix (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Palo Alto Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around The Palo Alto Inn like?
The Palo Alto Inn is in Palo Alto Orchards, a short 18-minute walk from San Antonio Shopping Center. Travelers give top marks for the motel's prime location.

The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

Reviews

8,8

Excellent

9,2/10

Cleanliness

9,0/10

Staff & service

8,8/10

Amenities

8,6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Sebastian, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from Home
Extremely clean and well appointed. Easy access, comfortable and extremely reasonably priced. looking forward to another stay.
Juan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional and charming
What an unexpectedly delightful stay! Given that the Palo Alto Inn a) is a motel and b) offered such affordable rates, we were assuming it would be a pretty standard issue experience, which would have been perfectly adequate. But we were pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. The staff and service are extremely welcoming, and the room was full of thoughtful touches I wouldn’t have expected. Wonderful shower. Great lighting. Top quality bedding (and plenty of pillows) and towels (and plenty of them). Extra blankets in the closet. Conveniently placed charging/power outlets. Free snacks. A sweet little holiday card. And of course, the place was impeccably clean. It’s a small family-run business and they’re doing a tremendous job in a location with a lot of competition. We will be back for sure next time we need a place to stay in the area.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joshua, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Cute little motel in Palo Alto, excellent location
Pros: * Okay service. Clean. Safe. Top location. Some snacks and water at the reception but limited hours. Cons: * Poor check-in experience, they just don’t like to work after 8pm, no one was at the reception for a long while. Almost left to look for another hotel and cancel Palo Alto Inn booking. * an old building, zero sound insulation, if your upstairs neighbor is walking around in the middle of the night, say goodbye to your sleep. Overall ok motel but I wouldn’t stay here again.
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Hotel
Amazing little hotel!
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

mahesh, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Cold all night
Staying in room 119 to my memory. The bed was not really comfortable and the pillows weren’t comfortable either. But what really made the stay the worst was that at night the heater was not working properly. I called an attendant to help but the system still acted sporadically after 20 minutes nothing and then after another 20 only hot air would blow and then upon lowering on the remote one degree the whole system shut off, it never even came back on. They even brought me an additional heater and it overheated and would not turn back on. I was extremely tired to deal with this but I was shivering. I even used the extra blanket that was in the room but I was still cold. The next day the manager told me this was a one off and that he would check the unit. He offered me a discounted stay next time, but I told him I don’t come up to these parts. All he offered was a bottle of wine and I don’t even drink. The only positive for this room was the bath and the shower. Shower pressure was good. As for breakfast included it’s just basically snacks not really a breakfast in my humble opinion. Since I didn’t drink I asked to take 3 popcorns with me for my drive home.
Melissa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rosanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great deal and service.
Always a pleasant stay when we have to come to stanford children's. Office staff is always friendly, rooms are clean, and usually the hotel is pretty quiet.
Brooke, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Was amazing
Monica, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maryanne, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service. Thank you for your kindness.
Krista, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tamara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

As good as a motor court can be
Peter H, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet and safe, easy parking right outside our room - great after a late show at Shoreline Amphitheater.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This quaint mid-century motel has been painted and offers very nice accommodations. I found the room to be clean and have everything I need from larger, newer facilities. Refrig was adequate and the bed very comfortable. I liked the tub because so many newer places aren’t putting them in and sometimes you just need a good soak! The office staff was pleasant and accommodating. Great price for a quaint comfortable stay.
Dottie, 1-night business trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mustaqali, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I found the Palo Alto Inn to be a delightful throw back. The employees were pleasant and helpful. The location is on a main thoroughfare with close shopping availability. The room was very clean, the bed very comfortable with a refrigerator and large closet. An older 2 story outside style motel, that has been well cared for and updated to include all amenities. I was very comfortable and would definitely stay again.
Dottie, 1-night business trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ralph, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property. Good service including free refreshments and snacks. Also a free wine bottle upon arrival. Properly is clean and well maintained.
Kamil, 3-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay in Palo Alto.
The Inn is a renovated older motel but very clean and great location for business in Silicon Valley. Price is very fair for this area and included complimentary drinks and even a bottle of wine in the room.
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Wouldn’t let me check In despite asking for early check in
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review