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Cozy Room, 1 Queen Bed
160 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed)
200 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco Palo Alto hotel in Downtown North with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Hotel Keen, you'll be centrally located in Palo Alto, within a 5-minute drive of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. This hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from San Francisco Bay and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Googleplex.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.

Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast each morning and a complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Art Deco hotel also offers multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2022.

Hotel Keen is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Daily
  • Coworking spaces
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Elevator
  • Tasting room
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Year Built - 2010
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Distance from property (ft) 49
  • Free reception
  • Distance from property (meters) 15
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Street parking
  • Total number of rooms - 42
  • Garage
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Multilingual staff
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

Hotel Keen offers 42 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free local calls
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 37
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • iPod docking station
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • WiFi speed 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Nearby Things to Do

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

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

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 available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Car not required

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Carbon monoxide detector

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25.00 per day (49 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Keen
  • Hotel Keen Palo Alto
  • Keen Hotel
  • Keen Palo Alto
  • Hotel Keen Hotel
  • Hotel Keen Palo Alto
  • Hotel Keen Hotel Palo Alto

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Contactless check-out is available.

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