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Hotel Lucent

3.0 star property

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A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a pool.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench, and red exercise balls.
A modern indoor pool area with a glass partition, lounge chairs, and a central tree.
An outdoor pool area with lounge seating and a covered patio.
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Explore the area

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727 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Menlo College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white and pink pillows, a modern lamp on a bedside table, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A neatly made bed with white and pink pillows, a modern lamp on a bedside table, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white and pink pillows, a modern lamp on a bedside table, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Menlo Park

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Menlo Park awaits you at Hotel Lucent. Within a 30-minute stroll, you'll find Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford University. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has concierge services. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Menlo Park hotel include Stanford University Medical Center and Facebook Campus.

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Menlo College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stanford University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Stanford University Arboretum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Stanford Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Menlo Park Station - 6 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saint Frank Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Borrone - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lucent

Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Lucent. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Menlo Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Lucent offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

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, 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 cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 Discover. 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lucent Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent
Lucent Menlo Park
Mermaid Hotel Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent Hotel
Hotel Lucent Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent Hotel Menlo Park

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Lucent?

Hotel Lucent offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Lucent?

As of 26 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Lucent on 21 Aug 2026 start from NZ$254, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Lucent?

Yep, Hotel Lucent has a free self car park.

Is Hotel Lucent family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Lucent is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Lucent serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Lucent?

No, Hotel Lucent does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Lucent?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Lucent?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Lucent Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 910 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff members & fresh breakfast daily. Thank you for a great stay !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DARCIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice small gym, pleasant courtyard with hot tub. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast/Clean room | Friendly Staff | Family-friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David Hendricks

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Very good breakfast. Nice beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and the rooms were so clean. The location was amazing and the best of all was the heated lap pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel centrally located in Menlo Park
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean staff awesome will be staying again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel! It is small but they offer so much fun activities. Stayed for valentines weekend and it was super nice. The bed was firm, the bathrooms were super nicer. I will 100% be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Everything in the room I consider was purchased on price, low price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice and the staff was very friendly we loved the complimentary breakfast as well!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place! Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking. Clean Room. Free breakfast. Family Friendly. Friendly staff. Hotel is 2 stories w/no elevators, however hotel staff will gladly carry your luggage up/down stairs. Price was reasonable considering the area/demographics.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right next to safe way and guild theatre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean. Amenities were good. The shared space was very useful and nice. Loved the pool!.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jayd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk was very nice and helpful, rooms are great, property and breakfast great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Amenities
A great place to stay when going to a show at the Guild theater less than 2 blocks away!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent hotel, nothing fancy. Good for short stay, close to stores and shopping center. They ran out of hot chocolate our entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in staff was super helpful and nice! The room was well laid out and the heater is to figure out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

koya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026