Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

  • 46 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Lagoon View

  • 43 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Patio

  • 43 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Art Deco hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dinah's Garden Hotel offers 129 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Dinah's Garden Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of San Antonio Shopping Center. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Californian cuisine and pool views while dining at Poolside Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the clean guestrooms
  • 6 minutes by car from Stanford University and 7 minutes from Googleplex
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 180 square feet (17 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Dinah's Garden Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 1 PM.
Poolside Restaurant – This poolside restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1 PM for a fee: USD 8 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Poolside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 180 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 23 November to 23 November:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 16 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night (for stays between 1 January and 31 December)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 25 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • One child aged 16 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Dinah's Garden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 850 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I LOVE Dinah's!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Weekend price very good. Comfortable bed and very quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel and restaurant is extraordinary! Lovely, kind and pleasant people truly interested in your positive experience. Rooms are dated, but clean and roomy. The grounds are gorgeous! It’s nice to stay outside the endless hotel chains and stay somewhere with so much pride of service and attention to experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem in Palo Alto. It has a great style and the staff is very helpful. It is also close to another gem in the area; Hobees restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were beautiful. Rooms were nice. The staff wasn’t terribly welcoming or friendly. They definitely could have amped up the service factor when I arrived. They made me feel as if I was greatly inconveniencing them to check in and didn’t leave room for questions. After that part was over the rest of my stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heater in the room was horrible. It was loudly blowing warm air onto my head on and off all night. The fan of the heater kept coming on even though I turned it off multiple times.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I take my wife for a anniversary and it was perfect and romantic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were not pleasant at all. Cleaning staff and restaurant staff were great. Since the original owner passed away the moral seams to be down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a great hotel property. The lagoon with the koi pond is spectacular and it’s a great idea to back to it if you can!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and location
This was a great hotel. Great location - close to Stanford. Staff was great. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Denis

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms but the bed was horrible. My back ached all night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Feel very safe at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yutao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024