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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto – Palo Alto, CA
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto – Palo Alto, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Comfortable Accommodations Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto in Palo Alto offers family rooms with modern amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and an outdoor fireplace. Dining and Leisure The hotel features a restaurant serving American cuisine and a bar. Additional facilities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and electric vehicle charging station. Convenient Location Located 14 mi from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, the hotel is near Shoreline Amphitheater (6.2 mi) and an ice-skating rink. Guests appreciate the convenient location and attentive staff.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 366 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had a 2 night stay with 2 rooms. Room cleaning came very late (5pm) the first day and not at all the second day. Despite speaking with the front desk about the late arrival for the prepaid 2nd room for our son, they messed up the reservation anyway.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great place! Parking!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Bed was comfortable and shower was fine. Would not stay there again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very unique hotel. Love it!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Also, charged a difference of $10 on 2 separate nights for the same glass of scotch.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    They secured my luggage while I was expecting a solution to the cancellation. I was very disappointed because I arrived at the hotel and the receptionist told me that my reservation was cancelled by booking.com. No body advised me that previously, I was very stressed about this. I have paid for my stay there. I was a great deception to me.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Hotel "destination fee" felt a bit like a scam. They charge $25 a day so that they can give you $25 dining credit. I don't appreciate those tactics.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Too expensive even for Palo...

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was quite clean. Staff was helpful at the desk. Curiously, there were no water glasses in the room, but the staff did not recognize that as an error or unusual. We did have water bottles (2) in the room. The breakfast was excellent but the service for breakfast was weak for the level of the accommodation and its price. Breakfast orders were taken at the entry counter and delivered to tables but without any subsequent inquiry as to whether additional service or items or even salt and pepper could be provided. The food, however, was well-prepared such as it was. Nice hotel, but a couple of things need tweaking to bring it to the level that would be justified by the nightly rate.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Favorite spot we stayed on our roadtrip. Comfortable. Great location. Style and decor perfect. Staff helpful and friendly. Totally staying there again if ever in the area.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The hotel was perfectly situated in the center of it all. There were so many restaurants and shops within walking distance. If you’re visiting Stanford, it’s a quick 20 walk to the Palo Alto transportation hub. The rooms were decorated beautifully, super clean, and the staff was helpful and knowledgeable about the area.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great Location in Downtown Palo Alto and the staff was extremely friendly there Parking can be a challenge but they do offer Valet service

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very comfortable and great location

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very comfortable and convenient location

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    No TV working A double charge on my card No help, no manger for 3 days Do not recommend at all for the 500$ price tag

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Charming hotel. Loved our room! The staff were so friendly. Lots of places to dine in the area. Will stay again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We booked a king sized bed , when we arrived we were shocked to see what looked like a full. The room itself was also a lot smaller than photographed. When we asked about it the front desk staff wasn’t very helpful and gave us attitude. There wasn’t even enough space for our luggage without stepping over it . We were told that nobody ever complained about the space but the reviews say otherwise and we overheard another family requesting ta larger room the next day. Bar was completely booked for outside people which was the only real space available other than the room at the hotel. Very expensive to include no amenities…not even a laundry service. Also the shower kept clogging.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice location. Make a point to check out the rooftop bar. F&B pricey, but that’s par for the course in Palo Alto. I wish they had a “normal” coffee pot in the room vs a fancy pour over and free lobby coffee would be nice. We hope to return next year.

Frequently asked questions about Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Does Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto offer parking?
Yes, Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto have a fitness center?
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto located, and how walkable is the area?
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto is located at 488 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301. With a Walk Score of 97, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
  • Stanford University 1.5 mi
  • Stanford prison experiment 1.5 mi
  • Googleplex 4.5 mi
  • Coursera 4.9 mi
  • Ames Research Center 5.8 mi
  • Silicon Valley 7.0 mi

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