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AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

3.5 star property

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A modern hotel lobby with a glass ceiling, a fireplace, and a seating area with plants.
A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern lobby with two bicycles, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of outdoor seating.
A modern interior with a long dining table, sofas, and a fireplace.
A modern bar area with high stools, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large TV screen.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $184
$159 nightly
$184 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2

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744 SAN ANTONIO ROAD, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
  • Place, Shoreline Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Googleplex
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Located in Palo Alto (Charleston Gardens), AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto is steps from Silicon Valley and a 4-minute drive from Shoreline Amphitheatre. .This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Stanford University and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Levi's Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sierra Vista Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shoreline Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Googleplex - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Bayshore NASA Station - 5 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Andytown Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto offers 145 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 145 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at AC Kitchen or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Palo Alto? This hotel has 2100 square feet (195 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
AC Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.
AC Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, covered extended parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 23 for adults and USD 23 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 2,100 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 150
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 23 for adults and USD 23 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 30.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

AC Hotel Palo Alto
Ac By Marriott Palo Alto
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Palo Alto
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 264 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no free breakfast, but overall nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shpendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is always clean and comfortable, and the staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome overall experience. Modern hotel with clean rooms. Attentive and courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great night staying here. All staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiangrong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have the best staying experience in this place in this year. Definitely will come back here if I visit next time:) new and quiet, the lady works in front desk is so nice and supportive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TOMEKIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay and the staff is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for where we want to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. It is clean and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

NATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very professional and welcoming. Breakfast was amazing and unexpected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

joseph

Everything is good except parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice and pleasant atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Qinghong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and Modern Vibes

From the valet to the desk, all the staff was super friendly. Rooms were modern and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and convenient hotel

Clean, comfortable stay with easy check-in and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Good location and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing from check-in to check-out, super friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022