10/10 Exceptional
Nice amenities, comfortable room, very reasonably priced.
Bonnie
Bonnie, 1-night trip
The Palo Alto Inn
Palo Alto motel in entertainment district
Located close to Stanford University, The Palo Alto Inn offers a warm retreat with a garden and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, grab a snack at the deli, or take advantage of multilingual staff assistance. Guests rave about the overall value and helpful staff.
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Business center
- Terrace
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Garden
- Front-desk safe
- Snack bar/deli
- Vending machine
- Meeting room
- Multilingual staff
- Concierge services
Feel at home (6)
- Children stay free
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Premium TV channels
- Garden
- Terrace
CA $92
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room- Accessible)
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub)
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room)
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
About this property
The Palo Alto Inn
When you stay at The Palo Alto Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Silicon Valley. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall value.
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The Palo Alto Inn Reviews
Excellent
9.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Parking was easy and safe, with convenient access to the property. (4 reviews)
- The property is located near many restaurants, making it a convenient and great spot for dining. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomService staffBedLocationAmenitiesBreakfastValueShowerBathroomWater10/10 Exceptional
Well run, super clean and friendly staff.
Richard
Richard, 10-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfect place to stay during Stanford football. This is our second stay there and we will stay again next time our team plays against them. It's very clean and convenient.
Erin
Erin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Service is always great at the Palo Alto Inn.
Mark M
Mark M, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room was impeccably clean smelled fresh and staff was very nice
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room smelled clean. The bathroom was nice. The bed was comfortable.
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great
It was a very nice motel. The staff was super nice. I would stay there again in a second.
Bill
Bill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Top notch property, helpful staff, wonderful property
CHARLES
CHARLES, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A wonderful place!!
A lovely inn!! Clean, quiet, with many amenities!! One of the most comfortable beds I've encountered!! A selection of pillows, which was wonderful. We will stay here again!! 10/10
Patricia A
Patricia A, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very clean rooms and really nice and helpful staff here.
Chenzhuo
Chenzhuo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We stayed at the Palo Alto Inn this past weekend because we had tickets to a show at the Shoreline. The room was very clean and the inn is very quiet. The little outdoor space is very charming! Will definitely return.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great and helpful staff
Brent
Brent, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Missed having a pool. Sitting area beautiful. Flowers well taken care of and gorgeous. Room was perfect very comfortable
Robynn
Robynn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Palo Alto Inn was such a pleasant place. The room was beautiful with fresh cut flowers and I love the wnergy of the person checking me in. I would highly recommend the Palo Alto Inn fro a nice and quiet stay!
Sheryl
Sheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Good location, ease of check-in and check-out, option for service daily, clean and comfortable room at a good price. Really enjoyed the zen garden to chill in the afternoons.
Sonya
Sonya, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The place was very clean, I felt welcome and it's easy to access the rooms. The location was also nice, would definitely stay there again.
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very clean and safe area! Thank you!
Gonenc
Gonenc, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice and clean
Kristy
Kristy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
nice and clean and updated room, staff are friendly, nice location very quiet and peaceful and secured
area.
Miriam
Miriam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Ideal for short business trip - room comfortable with microwave for cooking meals if you need it
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I’ve stayed here multiple times and always find it clean, the people kind, the price right, and it’s a very convenient location!
Oriana
Oriana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This hotel is clean and an enjoyable and affordable place to stay in the area! The check-in and checkout process were easy, and the staff was friendly and helpful! We will definitely stay here again when we’re in the area!
Francis
Francis, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Property and room were clean and comfortable. Only 4 stars because many of the USB ports did not work. Easy fix. We would stay again.
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very clean, great amenities. Easy check in. Friendly staff.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This was a very pleasant motel to stay in. I liked the area and could find shopping nearby. It was close to Stanford University which was the purpose of my visit to the community.
Mary
Mary, 3-night trip
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