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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

2.5 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
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Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • San Antonio Shopping Center
    3 min drive
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    5 min drive
  • Stanford University
    5 min drive
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Art Deco Palo Alto motel in Green Acres with free breakfast
Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free motel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and free newspapers are on-site.
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Palo Alto motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto gets high marks from our customers. 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 gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 5 minutes by car from Stanford University and 13 minutes from San Francisco Bay
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Zen Hotel Palo Alto. Free self parking is available.

This Art Deco Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Zen
Zen Hotel
Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Zen Palo Alto
Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1009 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my fourth or fifth time at the Zen Hotel. Very convenient location, quiet and safe; rooms all modern/remodeled and clean, great breakfast. Perfect for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and service. Good breakfast. The only personal negative for me was the mattress. Not enough support for me, but some people like that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, PALO ALTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely situated adjacent to Walgreens and across El Camino from several restaurants. Rooms are in very good condition. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, link sausage, tater tots, oatmeal, bread for toast, bagels, OJ, apple juice, and of course coffee and not water for tea. Breakfast areas a little tight but workable. Parking spaces are not especially large.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artemisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Jiao

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

10/10 Excellent

Rengarajan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though the appearance of hotel from outside looks not modern, the rooms are clean and well maintained. The breakfast was decent. Overall, for the price it is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bhupinder

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne, Monterey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unit was clean and quiet with the exception of the heat/air conditioning unit it simple the older wall unit and they just make noise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brantley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Close to Stanford.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peris

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A sparkler for an overnight or more
This is the best of California stay. No frills, just wonderful value for the price, centrally located, CLEAN and designer efficient. All the amendities and a real homemade BREAKFAST.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

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

4/10 Poor

jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anaisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our first season as a Stanford football family and I’m so glad we stayed here . We look forward to coming back . Clean rooms and even a store close by incase you forget any necessities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravindran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location and has a calm inviting vibe. The Walgreens next door is convenient. The breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Close to Shoreline. Good breakfast. Comfy beds. The only issue was toilet did not flush great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

brooke

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

10/10 Excellent

MARVALEE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was NOTHING ZEN about this hotel. It's basically a Motel that is super clean , spotless. However, I don't know why they call it Zen? No plants, gardens, water fountains, chimes, etc....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marinnette

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice and confortable beds. Very clean room and bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was centrally located for our activities. Safe, quiet, and convenient. No working TV in the exercise room, but other than that, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martha, Visalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room, microwave and refrigerator, great staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Traci

Travelled with family
Carpet was wet the whole stay by exit door.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Casteel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024