Comfort Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with free parking, near Stanford University

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Exterior
Lobby
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Explore the area

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3945 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Mitchell Park Dog Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto places you in the heart of Palo Alto, steps from Silicon Valley and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Stanford University. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include wired Internet in public areas, express check-out and multilingual staff. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Ventura hotel include Stanford University Medical Center and Shoreline Amphitheatre.

What's nearby

  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • DVBIC Palo Alto - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Peers Park Dog Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sushi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪4290 Bistro - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Art Deco hotel with free parking, near Stanford University
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 300 square feet (28 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-out are also featured at the business-friendly Comfort Inn Palo Alto. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 300 sq ft of conference space
  • 28 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Television in lobby
Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 300 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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! Children 18 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford
Comfort Inn Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel Palo Alto
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

As of 29 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Palo Alto on 15 Feb 2026 start from NZ$161.99, 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 Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

Yep, Comfort Inn Palo Alto has a free self car park.

Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

No, Comfort Inn Palo Alto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maria agostina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean environment, great staff and proximity to bus stops
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The upgrades done at this property were wonderful. Everything was lovely. The beds were so very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy parking but no much nearby, far from freeway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toilet and sink drain were both plugged when I checked into the room. I had to unplug the toilet myself. The sink drain wasn't unplugged for two days.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great cleanliness and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiran

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very practical and affordable motel in the area. Good sized room with fridge et microwave (fridge was noisy and I had to unplug it for more comfort), easy parking. Pretty good breakfast included for the price (fruits, granola, waffle machine, salty options, and of course coffee, juice...) It can be a bit noisy depending on your neighbors, but that wasn't a big issue in practice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel, Marina

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at the front desk around 11 PM and checked in fairly quickly. That’s where the only good part of my stay ended. When I opened the door to my assigned room, I was greeted by an absolute disaster, the bed was completely unmade, the bathroom was filthy, and there were crumbs scattered all over the floor. It was obvious the room had never been cleaned after the previous guests. Exhausted and frustrated, I went back to the front desk to report it. Instead of taking my word for it, the staff member insisted on verifying it himself, as if I was making it up. Ten minutes later, he returned looking embarrassed and finally admitted the room was indeed dirty. Then, unbelievably, he tried to contact housekeeping to have the room cleaned right then, close to midnight! The idea that I should wait around while someone tidied up a filthy room at that hour was beyond inconsiderate. After another long wait, I was told no cleaning staff were available, and only then was I reassigned to a different room. By this point, it was well past midnight, and my patience was gone. The entire ordeal was handled so poorly, from the disbelief to the lack of urgency or basic courtesy, that I felt completely disrespected as a paying guest. This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The condition of the rooms and the staff’s response were both unacceptable. I left feeling disgusted and deeply disappointed. I will never stay here again and strongly recommend others look elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan, Coto de Caza

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan, Coto de Caza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay, but my room was very cramped. Staying in Room 126 (by own request), the room had everything I needed but was a little tight in space. Maybe if they a smaller mattress in that room, there would be more space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk guy was so helpful and got us into our room early!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking good, room was clean, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed and pilllows were a little too hard. Need softer beds and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La atension al cliente es patética la señora que atiende en recepción que parece asiática y usa lentes te trata con los pies y te discrimina
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and great value for the money!

An older facility but clean and organized. Included breakfasts are excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I only spent one night but slept very well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

john

Very low shower water pressure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good renovations

Our renovated room had good lighting but lacked bedside reading lights. We liked the new uncarpeted floors.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

francisco

Average for the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leiska

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very nice staff, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025