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The Palo Alto Inn

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
$135
$117 nightly
$135 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 24 - May 25

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4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, San Andreas Fault Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rengstorff Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room- Accessible)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

With a stay at The Palo Alto Inn in Palo Alto (Palo Alto Orchards), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Stanford University and 8 minutes from Shoreline Amphitheatre. .This motel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Stanford University Medical Center and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Santa Clara Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Andreas Fault Trail - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rengstorff Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • The Labyrinth At Grace - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Idly Express - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Slice House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boba Bliss - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Junbi - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn offers 23 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include concierge services, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

The Palo Alto Inn Motel
Days Inn Stanford
Days Inn Stanford Motel
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Days Inn Stanford Area Motel
Days Inn Stanford Area
Days Palo Alto Stanford Area
Days Stanford Area
The Palo Alto Inn Palo Alto
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The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Comfortable room at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and has a ton of great amenities. Check in was super fast and the hotel itself is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night week day stay. Needed a wheelchair accessible room with easy parking which was provided. The room was spacious enough for my son’s wheelchair. Everything was clean and quiet. Person at front seat was kind and efficient. Will choose this hotel next time we travel to Palo Alto.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ready in time. Beautiful, clean room with wonderful staff. Snacks and free water are a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a wonderful place to stay when visiting the Stanford campus. The room was clean and the staff were friendly and accommodating. We definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean private room great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little spot in Palo Alto. Very reasonable price, clean rooms and comfortable beds. Check in and out was very smooth. Did not have any complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Judith

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LILY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is clean and smells good. Love the snack @the front desk. My highlight is there’s a real flower @the corner of the bed and the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abdo, palo alto

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel I've stayed at in the Bay. Hotel was so clean, staff was very helpful, and the room was spacious with good amenities. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hongyan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room clean, staff friendly, amenities fully equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Behnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rima

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was such a cute hotel. The rooms were also new and clean. The staff was amazing. I wasn’t feeling well and I requested for a late check out and the gentleman at the front desk was very sweet and accommodating. With excellent customer service comes a returning customer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025