Comfort Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby
Lobby
Cleanliness standards

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Explore the area

Map
3945 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Stanford University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto puts you in the centre of Palo Alto, 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Stanford University and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from San Antonio Shopping Center. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include wired Internet in public areas, express check-out and multilingual staff. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Ventura hotel include Googleplex and Stanford University Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Googleplex - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 9 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 300 square feet (28 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-out are also featured at the business-friendly Comfort Inn Palo Alto. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 300 sq ft of conference space
  • 28 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Television in lobby
Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 300 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford
Comfort Inn Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel Palo Alto
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

As of 29 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Palo Alto on 6 Apr 2025 start from NZ$171.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

Yep, Comfort Inn Palo Alto has a free self car park.

Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

No, Comfort Inn Palo Alto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1091 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness
I’m like
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

eddie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Qiuping

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk around
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory, Burton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Indar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Michael, SanDiego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

JANICE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was cheap, bed was ok, lack of daily cleaning unless asked for. And zero space provided for outdoor sitting.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The person working the front desk when I arrived was one of the most cordial people I have encountered serving in that position.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s not my go to place in Palo Alto. The amenities are not good and the shampoo/conditioner was empty in the shower stall. Area is noisy at night with traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had asked for a room on the first floor and they had provided it for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service
It was clean and the staff were helpful. Parking was easy. Need curtain clips as the curtains don't always close all the way. Breakfast was good. Need bottle openers in the rooms. Overall needs were met.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024