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The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
The Palo Alto Inn – Palo Alto, CA
The Palo Alto Inn – Palo Alto, CA
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Palo Alto Inn

Located a mile off the Central Expressway, this hotel is just a minute’s drive from the San Antonio Shopping Center. It features free Wi-Fi access. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker are in every room at The Palo Alto Inn. They also include satellite TV and a DVD player and are furnished with a work desk. The front desk at the The Palo Alto Inn is staffed 24 hours a day. There is also a business center that offers fax and copy services. The Shoreline Amphitheater is 4.5 miles from the hotel. The historic Rengstorff House is 5.3 miles away. The property is short drive 3 miles from Stanford University.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1003 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The property is well kept and easily accessible to the local area and regional surrounds. Staff was responsive and housekeeping kept the rooms cleaned daily.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Highly recommend this property, extremely affordable yet very very clean and well managed property - 5 star experience

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The property is conveniently located and quiet. The room was small but adequate. What I appreciated most about the room was the wonderful showerhead. After a long day of travel and work the shower was a blessing!!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    good

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room. On site parking. Convenient location.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Excellent stay at the Palo Alto Inn...clean as a whistle, fantastic location and parking, comfortable bed, polite and friendly staff...if I need to be in the area again, I'm staying here. Wonderful.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Loved the location, convenience, friendly staff and service.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was clean and very quiet. The bed was ok for one night but the pillows were very flat. For an older motel it was nice.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I had such a hard time with the thermostat. Was stuck on cold all nite. The tv kept stopping and starting the whole nite till I gave up trying

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Clean rooms and friendly staff NA

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great location

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Everything was 5 stars

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Clean, comfortable room, and nice bathroom. Nice restaurant within walking distance. I would stay there again.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Easy parking

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Comfy bed, clean property, friendly staff for a reasonable price.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Water pressure in showers were amazing Lighting in room very dark, mostly lit up with LED behind Art on wall and Headboards. Coffee not the greatest, tasted stale

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Decent rate, safe area, clean room,and comfortable beds

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Air conditioning works great. We parked our rental car right in front of our room. Very clean room, housekeeping daily, have great manager and staff. Shower pressure is amazing. And have a beautiful little patio for smoking and non smoking peoples. Very close to Horbees and Pasta market. Walking distance.

Frequently asked questions about The Palo Alto Inn

Does The Palo Alto Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Palo Alto Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Palo Alto Inn offer parking?
Yes, The Palo Alto Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does The Palo Alto Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Palo Alto Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Palo Alto Inn have a fitness center?
The Palo Alto Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Palo Alto Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
The Palo Alto Inn is located at 4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. With a Walk Score of 60, 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 Palo Alto Inn
  • Santa Clara Convention Center 8.0 mi

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