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Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $104
$90 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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3945 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Silicon Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Labyrinth At Grace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nikola Tesla Statue
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

2 Queen Beds Business Room Non-Smoking Upgrade

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Non-Smoking Standard Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and two floral wall art pieces.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and two floral wall art pieces.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

With a stay at Comfort Inn Palo Alto, you'll be centrally located in Palo Alto, steps from Silicon Valley and a short 3-minute drive from Stanford University. .This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from San Francisco Bay and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Levi's Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Silicon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Labyrinth At Grace - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nikola Tesla Statue - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yutori - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Palo Alto? This hotel has facilities measuring 300 square feet (28 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 9.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 300 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 9.95 per day (in/out privileges)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford
Comfort Inn Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel Palo Alto
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University Motel

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good place to stay and very flexible check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location and accommodations were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Yes the area feel safety and the breakfast is very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean and fresh rooms, great location and simple and hearty helpings for breakfast! Great value will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean & staff was very helpful. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was my third time staying at this hotel, and although it seems modest, it has everything I need, at a great price. The free breakfast is especially good for this price range.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good free breakfast- very quiet motel. Parking is ample. Ac and heat worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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the breakfast was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Clean room and friendly staff. Limited breakfast options and same every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Rooms were very clean! The handicap room was very helpful for a person using a wheelchair.. If you just need quiet room to sleep in at a decent value and don’t need a pool, this is a good option. Breakfast was better than some other hotels. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast menu was very good . Parking was easy and parking lot felt safe. Room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The free breakfast was very good. Plus, the room was clean and quiet for a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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clean space and plenty of available parking! very nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great motel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great parking, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Clean, quiet and comfortable. Easy parking, convenient to Stanford. Breakfast was simple but appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was okay but can be improved
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Good breakfast and parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room close to where we need to be worked out great friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff was excellent very clean and modern rooms great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The hotel appears to have been renovated compared to last year when I stayed there. Very clean,fresh paint . Staff was courteous. Parking was free.Breakfast basic. Very closed to Stanford University.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Beds were horrible. Everything else was pretty standard. Close to everything.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and spacious room, well designed and convenient. Good dining options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026