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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Art Deco motel in city center in Green Acres

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is CA $125
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is CA $107
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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About the area

Map
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 18 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 18 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 56 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 4 min drive
  • Menlo Park Station - 9 min drive
  • San Antonio Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Salsa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hobee's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

When you stay at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Googleplex. Guests can enjoy the fitness center or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. This Art Deco motel is also within a short drive of Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford University Medical Center. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 37 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1970
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino M8trix (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center, a picnic area, and a garden.
What's the area around The Zen Hotel Palo Alto like?
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto puts you in Green Acres, in the heart of Palo Alto. Popular attractions include Stanford University, which is 5 minutes away by car. Travelers say the area is safe.

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a notch above the norm with good options and quality. (92 reviews)
  • Convenient and safe parking was available, with some rooms even having parking right outside. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Palao visit
It’s a small hotel, but nice.
James, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Traci, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Christina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

always excellent
Robert, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Clean, adequate place to stay for a night for two
This appears to be a renovated hotel. The doors were not properly aligned so there were big gaps at places. Fortunately, it was a warm day so no cold to seep into the room. The breakfast was good and the place overall was quiet. The bathroom was tiny. The bed was comfortable and the tv channels had good selections. There was a Walgrens right across the street which was helpful.
Edward, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quite and reasonable price
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jarold, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing stay
Our stay was just what we needed: a clean, quiet, spacious room with a mini-frig and micrwave. The Zen was in a quiet area but near major streets. The included breakfast was a notch above the norm. We would easily stay here again if back in this area.
Robin, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Traci, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Onkeo S, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Onkeo S, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jill, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Irma D, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Would stay here again!
Great location. Room was quiet. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Very nice staff. Easy parking.
Suzanne, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

L Renee, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Don’t stay at the zen
I was locked out of my room for 4 hours in the middle of the night. My key would not work. The clown at the front desk was completely useless. He could not open the door with his key fab he couldn’t or wouldn’t make me a new key. So I had to wait outside my room in the cold for the manager to wake up he did not respond when he was called. The next day true manager threatened to kick me out because I was upset about what happened. I should have been comped for the stay I wasn’t. So unprofessional and rude all the staff except for the cute girls that work furring the day they are very good at their jobs. And there was a cockroach in my room
Jason, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent motel in Palo Alto
Had a great stay here at this motel. Room was very clean, modern bathroom, slept well! Mini fridge too. Free breakfast was pretty standard with a couple hot items like eggs and sausage. The side parking area seems tight but I had no problems. Will definitely stay again if in the area.
Kurt, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicole, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Artemisa, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Peris, 3-night trip
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