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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property

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Dining
Exterior
Reception
Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
    Parking included

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3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Stanford University
    3 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium
    5 min drive
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    5 min drive
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Hotel with free breakfast, near Stanford University
An outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, a picnic area and a vending machine are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Stanford University. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a vending machine and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Stanford University and 12 minutes from San Francisco Bay
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto. Self parking is free.

This Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • -32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 40.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation, 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

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Stanford Motor Inn
Stanford Motor Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Hotel Palo Alto
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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 391 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Farin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always great. We've stayed multiple times here. Beds arereally comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Xixi

Travelled with family
The location is good for my purpose, but other things are just ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location and cheap but meh
Desk staff was very nice but in the room tub faucet ran all night, bed was rock hard. AC was loud and cycled on and off frequently, and continental breakfast wasnt attractive or worth the calories
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and helpful. The Fridge and MW were very useful, but it's time to update the TVs to smart TVs for streaming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Arin

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Howe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. It is an older property, but well kept and the bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff and clean rooms. some repairs needed. Our fridge door did not close properly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adesola

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOAO DOMINGOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good people there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic motel
Room was fine, a bit tired. Took some experimenting to get a/c balanced; it was certainly cold. Desk staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor
The room was very hot we were uable to sleep. The air conditioning was place in the wrong place because it was not cooling the room at all. I will not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Djian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sketchy guests
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Farin, Fresno

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super polite and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean
Just needed a place to stay overnight while having a procedure done at the medical center.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024