The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Bathroom sink
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
4238 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)
    14 min drive

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room- Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Stanford University
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free motel has coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, concierge services and express check-out. Change of towels is available on request
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Palo Alto Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of San Antonio Shopping Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the location
  • 6 minutes by car from Stanford University and 7 minutes from Googleplex
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 Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

Room service is available.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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

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

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.
  • 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.

  • 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

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; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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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The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 748 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 748 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 748 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 748 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 748 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kamil, Santa Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Good service including free refreshments and snacks. Also a free wine bottle upon arrival. Properly is clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Palo Alto.
The Inn is a renovated older motel but very clean and great location for business in Silicon Valley. Price is very fair for this area and included complimentary drinks and even a bottle of wine in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t let me check In despite asking for early check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ck in was streamlined, efficient , friendly and pleasant. No breakfast but there was free beverages and packaged snacks. There were several minor repairs that had not been done. Would go back again but first impression did not last through out stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

grace

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Concert Hotel
Staff was great ! Clean room , close to our concert at shoreline amphitheater.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M

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

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place🌴💕
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person is very friendly. Parking is free. We stayed for one night and enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly and helpful !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We recommend!
Very clean, updated, and with special touches to improve aesthetics and comfort. Very kind staff and easy check-in and out. Room is on the smaller side, but was not lacking for anything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming and comfortable
Very welcoming and enjoyable stay. The free water was a nice touch. I will definitely stay here again when in Palo Alto.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely go back. Friendly, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sathyanarayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Pretty basic a bit steep for what you get
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Masao

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepak, South San Francisco

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy place to stay and staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024