Stanford Motor Inn
Convenient Palo Alto motel with kitchenettes and free parking.
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The Stanford Motor Inn is a hotel located in Palo Alto, California, situated between San Francisco and San Jose. It functions as a motel, providing a practical base for visitors traveling for business or leisure in the Silicon Valley area. The property features an outdoor pool, which is available for guests to use during its operating season. A continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Should you book Stanford Motor Inn?
A straightforward motel stay with useful room amenities and free parking.
Best for
- Rooms with kitchenettes
- Pet-friendly stays
- Travelers needing free parking
Maybe not ideal for
- An outdoor pool that is closed for part of the year
rooms with kitchenettes
All rooms come equipped with private kitchenettes, providing appliances such as a microwave, refrigerator, coffee machine, toaster, oven, and electric kettle. This makes it easy to prepare your own meals during your stay.
seasonal outdoor pool
The hotel offers an outdoor pool for guests to relax and cool off. Note that the pool is closed for the rest of the year outside its operational season.
pet-friendly policy
Stanford Motor Inn welcomes guests traveling with their pets. Ensure you confirm any specific policies or potential charges related to bringing animals.
daily continental breakfast
A complimentary continental breakfast is provided daily for guests. It is served in the morning, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms & rates
Standard King Room
27.0 m² · 1 queen bed
Private kitchenette · Attached bathroom · Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing · Coffee machine
Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
35.0 m² · 2 full beds
Private kitchenette · Attached bathroom · Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing · Coffee machine
Queen Suite with Three Queen Beds
48.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Private suite · Private kitchenette · Attached bathroom · Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Free Wifi
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Bath
- Free Wifi
- Kitchenette
- Free parking
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Oven
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Location
3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States, Palo Alto, California
Stanford Motor Inn is located in Palo Alto, California.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Boulware Park at 0.1 mi; the nearest train station, California Avenue, is 0.7 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Boulware Parkpark0.1 mi
- El Carmelo School Native Habitat Gardengarden0.5 mi
- Jerry Bowden Parkpark0.7 mi
- Barron Park Donkeyszoo0.9 mi
- Elizabeth Gamble Gardensgarden1.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.1 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 183 guest reviews
Stanford Motor Inn earns consistent praise for its genuinely friendly staff, unbeatable location near Stanford, and solid value for the area. It's a comfortable, affordable base that most guests would return to, but prospective visitors should set expectations around an older motor inn aesthetic rather than a renovated property.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 10 · average 9
They wrote about: location, staff, cleanliness
Reviews scoring 7–9: 20 · average 7.5
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms include a private kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee machine, toaster, oven, and electric kettle. You'll also find air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing, and free WiFi.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there parking available?
Yes, the hotel provides free parking for guests.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, the Stanford Motor Inn is a pet-friendly hotel.
Does the hotel have a pool?
There is an outdoor pool available for guests, but it is closed for the rest of the year outside its operating season.
Are the rooms soundproof?
Yes, the rooms are soundproofed to help ensure a quieter stay.