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The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar

Explore the area

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4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, San Andreas Fault Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 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)

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 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
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palo Alto

At The Palo Alto Inn, you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Stanford University and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Shoreline Amphitheatre. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Palo Alto Orchards motel include Stanford University Medical Center and Santa Clara Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • San Andreas Fault Trail - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rengstorff Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Palo Alto Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
The Palo Alto Inn offers 23 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; 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 on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Days Inn Stanford Area
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Days Stanford Area
The Palo Alto Inn Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Palo Alto Inn?

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

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

As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palo Alto Inn on 28 Mar 2026 start from NZ$170, 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 The Palo Alto Inn?

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

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

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

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Palo Alto Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 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

Roxann

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and ready.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alway a clean and neat room. I enjoy staying here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Two nights, no hot water; 4 nights, warm water(shower). This ‘inn’ is a gloried Motel 6. Not worth the ‘discount’. Pay the extra to stay in a reputable franchise hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well run, super clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect place to stay during Stanford football. This is our second stay there and we will stay again next time our team plays against them. It's very clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and well-appointed and clean room. Heater worked perfectly, bed was really comfy, very high showerhead and very hot water, and complimentary snacks and water bottles and coffeemaker and microwave in the room. Amazing value for the price. They knew I was staying for multiple nights so they put me on the top floor to mitigate any possible noise. Would definitely stay here again. And free parking!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice amenities, comfortable room, very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwenaelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent place to stay. Best deal in town. Room is clean and staff is friendly and very accommodating. Decided to book another night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, room in fantastic condition, beautiful and very very functional decor, every small detail atteneded to that could make a stay here comfortable. Shocked at how functional and comfortable the room and furniture are.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Pretty clean , nothing spectacular. Pretty uncomfortable bed but good for price & proximity for medical purposes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Missoula

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Check in was quick. The room was small but so clean and stylish. So many little extras. Comfortable bed and huge TV.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
My room was not clean. Finger prints on the walls, that sort of thing. Bummer because it’s a decent motel and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025