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AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
$208
$179 nightly
$208 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 21 - Feb 22

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744 SAN ANTONIO ROAD, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
  • Place, Shoreline Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Googleplex
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shoreline Amphitheatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

With a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto in Palo Alto (Charleston Gardens), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Shoreline Amphitheatre and 9 minutes from Stanford University. .This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Levi's Stadium and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Shoreline Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Googleplex - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Computer History Museum - 4 min drive - 1.8 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pho Tran Vu - ‬13 min walk

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. 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 laptop-compatible safes and desks, and you can also request rollaway/extra beds (surcharge).
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.
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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2021
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • 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

  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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. 169 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 238 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was clean and modern. There is only valet parking which is charged to your room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ayesha, Cinnaminson

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiangrong

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

8/10 Good

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

GARY

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

10/10 Excellent

Andres

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Shpendi, Calistoga

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Annie, torrance

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

6/10 Okay

You Lun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I hope there’s a self parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Super clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Property

Very nice and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Xiaowei

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Narasimha

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We saw a bug in the only 2 king suite they were left with and they cleaned and gave the room back after by default downgrading us to a single king bed room and had to push back to get 2 king room as we were 4 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025