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Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
$184
$161 nightly
$184 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

Explore the area

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555 Glenwood Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
  • Place, Menlo College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kepler's Books
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1001 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Smart TV, Netflix

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Menlo Park

With a stay at Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park, you'll be centrally located in Menlo Park, a 1-minute drive from Silicon Valley and 6 minutes from Stanford University. .This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from San Francisco Bay and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Menlo College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nak's Oriental Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kepler's Books - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Allied Arts Guild - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Menlo Park Station - 6 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Saint Frank Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Drunken Monk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Borrone - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Silicon Valley
Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 12 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 85 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 12.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 85 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park Hotel
Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park
Residence Palo Alto Menlo Park
Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park Hotel
Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park Menlo Park
Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park Hotel Menlo Park

Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 353 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN, Redding

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gopakumar, Folsom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The miso soup breakfast was a nice change of breakfast offerings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were nice and large. Property has a strange lay out and a closer look shows chipped paint etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff. Clean and modern property. Very dog-friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joline, La Jolla

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is spot on! I'm staying on location once every 6-7 weeks. I feel safe there and don't need to look for another place. It's just right for me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joline

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing unique. All perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine Mackenzie, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean and had some comfy beds. Best breakfast I’ve had from a hotel. The staff was friendly. All around a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kendric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kendric

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtaney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Zach

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is so noisy, right by train, thin walls. Bad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hotel we always enjoy visiting. It meets our needs and we sleep well here.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jung

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024