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The Cottages Hotel

The Cottages Hotel
The Cottages Hotel – Menlo Park, CA
The Cottages Hotel – Menlo Park, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Cottages Hotel

Welcome to The Cottages Hotel Welcome to The Cottages, a serene yet lively boutique lodging experience in the heart of Menlo Park. Bordered by a magnificent redwood grove, this quaint paradise is just steps away from the lively energy of local shops and restaurants, providing both an avenue to lively experiences and a nourishing retreat among serene landscape centuries in the making. Guests have the opportunity to indulge in a one-of-a-kind retreat stationed under a 300- year-old California Oak, which provides shade during the day, a softly lit ambiance in the evenings, and a guest experience that can only be described as “must be experienced”. This property features 28 bright, airy, and exquisitely designed guestrooms in perfect tune with the breathtaking landscape that surrounds them. Amenities include a warm and welcoming lobby, outdoor firepits, a seasonally heated pool, and service to match the rejuvenating essence that the design and local flora provide.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.9 / 5
Excellent 595 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Everybody is wonderful here at the hotel and you feel like you’re staying at a family members home. It is very comfortable.!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We did a lot of traveling for our jobs before we retired, so we're familiar with the good and the not so good. The Cottages was a quiet, private, mellow place to stay. The rooms were comfy and amenities thoughtful. The staff was super and we will be returning. I'm sure there are other experiences available in Atherton, but we will be returning to the Cottages on our future college kid visits!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Really nicely renovated motel into a boutique motel. Very clean, very modern, very pretty.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    What an unexpected treat! You get what you see online and then some. The property was very well maintained, and we were surprised to learn that our room came with a private patio off the bedroom. Despite being off a main road, the property is very quiet, even when outside enjoying the pool. The included breakfast was delicious and came with options for everyone (we were a family of four with two elementary age children). We are local to the SF Bay Area, but we having back-to-back activities in the area this weekend we decided to make it a staycation. We will definitely find a reason to come back!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The Cottages is a wonderful, tucked away, quiet and lovely place to stay. The management has thought out every detail to make guests feel at home, from a delicious healthy breakfast buffet to onsite washer and dryer. I am so happy to have found this small gem of a hotel

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely, spacious, and quiet guest room. Terrific breakfast including a high-end espresso machine. Well-maintained grounds. Convenient location. Excellent value.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very clean property as well as the room. Helpful staff, enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and coffee. Highly recommend this place. Great location! Will definately come back.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Walls are thin, could hear other people up late at night making it hard to sleep.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great service!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Simple but clean. Free parking, extremely safe area…

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good location. Easy to go in and out. The room is comfortable. Stayed on first floor of two-story building, very close to the office, breakfast area, water and ice station. Breakfast not as good as in two previous visits. Nonetheless, there were some healthy options.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Everything was just really nice. The bathroom looked really modern and nice bed was really comfortable. Swimming pool is clean and nice breakfast breakfast even though it’s just a generic eggs and bacon and potatoes but a very high-quality and fresh. Staff was extremely kind and I would not hesitate to go there again. 10 out of 10!!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff was so helpful and gracious. Lovely property, delicious breakfast and very clean.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Simple, not fancy and very clean. Surprisingly good breakfast choices. I Expected more like Continental breakfast with the basics . This is not the Hampton Inn.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I did not walk around but i did enjoy my cute private patio outside my room. Smaller than the online photos.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This is a fabulous, quiet, and peaceful location to rest and relax. The morning buffet was outstanding and all the little surprises with treats and such were thoughtful. The staff were amazing. Overall this was a wonderful, calming retreat while working, learning, and exploring in San Francisco.

Frequently asked questions about The Cottages Hotel

Does The Cottages Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Cottages Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Cottages Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Cottages Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does The Cottages Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Cottages Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Cottages Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, The Cottages Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is The Cottages Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Cottages Hotel is located at 1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94027. With a Walk Score of 52, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Cottages Hotel
  • Stanford prison experiment 2.3 mi
  • Stanford University 2.5 mi
  • Googleplex 6.5 mi
  • Coursera 6.7 mi
  • Ames Research Center 7.7 mi
  • Silicon Valley 8.9 mi

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