Super clean, well kept and friendly.
3 stars
The Palo Alto Inn
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Overview
Situated in Palo Alto, The Palo Alto Inn is within a 35-minute drive of San Francisco International Airport and offers a swimming pool. It also features an express check-in and check-out feature, a 24-hour reception and a BBQ/picnic area.
A wide range of personalised services are available for guests of The Palo Alto Inn, like a ticket service and a concierge. Additionally, the multilingual staff are available to offer local information.
Rooms at the hotel are modern and offer a DVD player. They provide a private bathroom, ironing facilities and a refrigerator.
The hotel is within a half-an-hour walk of San Antonio Caltrain Station. California's Great America and Stanford University are close by.
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Privacy Preferences
Amenities at The Palo Alto Inn
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Free parking
- Business centre
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Adapter
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled access
- Roll-in shower
- Lift
- Shower chair
- Hypoallergenic
- No smoking
- Upper floors accessible by stairs
- Designated smoking area
Services and conveniences
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- Bottle of water
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Dining
- Wine glasses
- Grocery deliveries
- Microwave
- Snack bar
- Tea/coffee maker
- Kettle
- Refrigerator
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Garden view
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Inner courtyard view
- Lockers
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Storage available
Bathroom
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Streaming service
- TV
- Smartphone dock
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Iron and ironing board
- Trouser press
- Tumble dryer
Bedroom
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Cleaning products
- Wardrobe or closet
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Parking and transportation
- Free parking
- Private parking
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Things to do
- Cycling
Reviews of The Palo Alto Inn
8.7
Very good
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Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the great service and cleanliness of the hotel, highlighting the friendly staff and well-maintained rooms. However, some reviews pointed out issues with noise levels from neighboring rooms and concerns about the value for the price paid, especially in comparison to the expectations set by the hotel's marketing. Overall, it seems to be a decent choice if you prioritize service and cleanliness over noise and price.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) It was in a pretty good location since it does have a Palo Alto address and is right on El Camino Real. But, it is not right in the heart of Palo Alto near downtown or Stanford. They do offer a free bag of chips and free water (Kirkland brand) in the room. And, there is a coffee maker if you need it.
Cons (-) EVERYTHING! This is a total "bait and switch". The website presents a cute, quaint hotel both through the photography/logo and language that is used. It is anything but. I looked in the closet and saw an old, used "Days Inn" paper cup (why has the closet not been cleaned out!!!), and it made sense. This must be a former Days Inn. The rooms are motel-style where they open into a parking lot. They f...
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Cons (-) You could hear every footstep from person in the room above.
Location
4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
What's nearby
- San Antonio Shopping Center1.1 km
- Hewlett-Packard Company2.2 km
- PARC2.4 km
- Shoreline Park4.1 km
- Green Gables4.2 km
- Baylands Nature Preserve4.2 km
- Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center4.3 km
- Palo Alto Art Center4.3 km
- Rinconada Park4.3 km
- Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo4.5 km
- Stanford Stadium4.6 km
- Stanford University4.8 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | 9.0 |
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Distance to city centre | 4.2 km |
Nearest airport | San Jose |
Distance to airport | 17.8 km |