The Palo Alto Inn is a hotel in Palo Alto, California, situated 1 mile from the Central Expressway. It offers a comfortable base for both business and leisure travelers, providing easy access to major routes and local attractions. This 100% smoke-free property provides complimentary Wi-Fi and ample parking. Rooms are equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers, making it a convenient choice for longer stays or for those who prefer to prepare light snacks.
Should you book The Palo Alto Inn?
A straightforward hotel stay with practical amenities close to local business and leisure destinations.
Best for
- Business travellers
- Proximity to Stanford
- Shopping trips
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking luxury resorts
- Guests prioritizing extensive on-site dining
Convenient rooms
Rooms feature a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker, plus satellite TV and a DVD player. Select rooms offer a balcony, patio, or garden view.
Business facilities
The inn provides a business center with fax and copy services, catering to the needs of corporate guests. Front desk staff are available 24 hours a day.
Outdoor relaxation
Enjoy the California sunshine on the sun deck or terrace. The garden area with outdoor furniture and dining space offers a pleasant spot to unwind.
Nearby shopping
The San Antonio Shopping Center is a short walk away, offering a variety of shops and dining options for guests.
Rooms & rates
Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking
19.0 m² · 1 king bed
Balcony · Garden view · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Patio · Attached bathroom
Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
19.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Garden view · Air conditioning · Patio · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Private Parking
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Facilities for disabled guests
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Location
4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States, Palo Alto, California
The Palo Alto Inn is located in Palo Alto, California.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Briones Park at 0.3 mi; the nearest train station, San Antonio, is 0.8 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Briones Parkpark0.3 mi
- Terman Parkpark0.4 mi
- Arastradero Gardengarden0.6 mi
- Ventura Gardengarden0.7 mi
- Saint Athanasius Catholic Churchplace of worship1.4 mi
Getting around
- San Antoniotrain station0.8 mi
- San Antonio Shopping Centerbus station0.9 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.8 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 924 guest reviews
The Palo Alto Inn earns consistently strong marks for its convenient location, friendly and efficient staff, cleanliness, and excellent value — with a welcoming touch of complimentary snacks at reception singled out by multiple guests. Minor but recurring drawbacks include the absence of breakfast, occasional noise issues, smaller-than-expected bed sizes, and at least one instance of a maintenance problem with no staff on hand to address it at checkout.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 25 · average 9.6
They wrote about: room, cleanliness, location
Reviews scoring 7–9: 5 · average 8
They wrote about: room, cleanliness, comfort
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 2:00 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.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the location of The Palo Alto Inn?
The Palo Alto Inn is located in Palo Alto, California, 1 mile off the Central Expressway. It is 4.5 miles from Shoreline Amphitheater and 3 miles from Stanford University.
What room amenities are available?
Rooms are equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, satellite TV, DVD player, work desk, air conditioning, and an attached bathroom with a hairdryer. Select rooms have a balcony or patio.
What parking options are available?
The hotel offers private parking and ample complimentary parking for guests.
Is Wi-Fi available at the hotel?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the property.
Are there family rooms?
Yes, the hotel offers family rooms.
What attractions are nearby?
Nearby attractions include San Antonio Shopping Center (walkable), Shoreline Amphitheater (4.5 miles), Rengstorff House (5.3 miles), and Stanford University (3 miles).
What is the price range for rooms?
The price for rooms starts from $612 USD.