The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Stanford University

Photo gallery for The Palo Alto Inn

Terrace/patio
Front of property
Bathroom sink
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)
Point of interest

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Explore the area

Map
4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room- Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palo Alto

At The Palo Alto Inn, you'll be 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Stanford University and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Googleplex. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Palo Alto Orchards motel include Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford University Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 8 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boba Bliss - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gen Korean BBQ House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Stanford University
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Palo Alto Inn. Self parking is free.

This Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
The Palo Alto Inn offers 23 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

The Palo Alto Inn Motel
Days Inn Stanford
Days Inn Stanford Motel
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Days Inn Stanford Area Motel
Days Inn Stanford Area
Days Palo Alto Stanford Area
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The Palo Alto Inn Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Palo Alto Inn?

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

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

As of 24 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palo Alto Inn on 7 Mar 2025 start from NZ$159.33, 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 The Palo Alto Inn?

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

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

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

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Palo Alto Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 788 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

8/10 Good

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

adela

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and snacks with no extra charge!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cold all night
Staying in room 119 to my memory. The bed was not really comfortable and the pillows weren’t comfortable either. But what really made the stay the worst was that at night the heater was not working properly. I called an attendant to help but the system still acted sporadically after 20 minutes nothing and then after another 20 only hot air would blow and then upon lowering on the remote one degree the whole system shut off, it never even came back on. They even brought me an additional heater and it overheated and would not turn back on. I was extremely tired to deal with this but I was shivering. I even used the extra blanket that was in the room but I was still cold. The next day the manager told me this was a one off and that he would check the unit. He offered me a discounted stay next time, but I told him I don’t come up to these parts. All he offered was a bottle of wine and I don’t even drink. The only positive for this room was the bath and the shower. Shower pressure was good. As for breakfast included it’s just basically snacks not really a breakfast in my humble opinion. Since I didn’t drink I asked to take 3 popcorns with me for my drive home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is fantastic! I will stay here again. They provide spotless rooms, they provide drinks, extra toiletries,, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well exceeded expectations. Rooms were excellent and the hospitality of staff and the attention to conveniences like complimentary water, soda and snacks was much appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great deal and service.
Always a pleasant stay when we have to come to stanford children's. Office staff is always friendly, rooms are clean, and usually the hotel is pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Excellent service. Thank you for your kindness.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As good as a motor court can be
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and safe, easy parking right outside our room - great after a late show at Shoreline Amphitheater.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dottie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This quaint mid-century motel has been painted and offers very nice accommodations. I found the room to be clean and have everything I need from larger, newer facilities. Refrig was adequate and the bed very comfortable. I liked the tub because so many newer places aren’t putting them in and sometimes you just need a good soak! The office staff was pleasant and accommodating. Great price for a quaint comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mustaqali

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dottie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the Palo Alto Inn to be a delightful throw back. The employees were pleasant and helpful. The location is on a main thoroughfare with close shopping availability. The room was very clean, the bed very comfortable with a refrigerator and large closet. An older 2 story outside style motel, that has been well cared for and updated to include all amenities. I was very comfortable and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

10/10 Excellent

Kamil, Santa Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Good service including free refreshments and snacks. Also a free wine bottle upon arrival. Properly is clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Palo Alto.
The Inn is a renovated older motel but very clean and great location for business in Silicon Valley. Price is very fair for this area and included complimentary drinks and even a bottle of wine in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t let me check In despite asking for early check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ck in was streamlined, efficient , friendly and pleasant. No breakfast but there was free beverages and packaged snacks. There were several minor repairs that had not been done. Would go back again but first impression did not last through out stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024