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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
240 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
286 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
286 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
532 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
306 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
306 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)
693 square feet
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
280 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)
680 square feet
3 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco Palo Alto motel in Green Acres with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, you'll be centrally located in Palo Alto, within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Googleplex. This motel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from San Francisco Bay and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Levi's Stadium.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This Art Deco motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco motel also offers a fitness center, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Uncovered parking
  • Express check-out
  • Year Built - 1970
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 37
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Palo Alto motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Satellite TV service
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 37
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • iPod docking station
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Fan
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Braille signage
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.

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

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 and cash

Cashless transactions are available

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, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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 available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are not 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

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Zen
  • Zen Hotel
  • Zen Hotel Palo Alto
  • Zen Palo Alto
  • Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto
  • The Zen Hotel
  • The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel
  • The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
  • The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel Palo Alto

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

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