Comfort Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $98
$85 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27

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

Room options

1 King Bed No Smoking Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds Business Room Non-Smoking Upgrade

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Standard with 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from San Francisco Bay and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Levi's Stadium.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Stanford Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yutori - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Varian Cafe - ‬3 min drive

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

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. 347 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1003 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent very clean and modern rooms great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ginni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, well designed and convenient. Good dining options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Staff were helpful and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great, easy to check in and out
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything satisfactory. Excellent value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were courteous, and the room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Easy access to the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness of the staff sas great, the area was well maintained and the cleanliness and organization was superb equal to those i experienced in more expensive motels
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice it was clean. The staff was polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Small rooms but clean and quiet. The breakfast was much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the workers
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Randall Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and all things worked. Bed was not great. Staff was nice. Breakfast was really good for continental. Parking was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - good location - only nit is the parking lot gets full but would say fir the price a good PA deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed for 3 nights, room was never cleaned, breakfast area wasn't clean either
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the staff polite, and the breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very nice staff, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Amenities
Nice breakfast. Very reasonable price for an expensive area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to Stanford. Price was right. An easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service
Great cleanliness and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

maria agostina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean environment, great staff and proximity to bus stops
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025