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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Art Deco Palo Alto motel in Green Acres with free breakfast

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Lobby
Exterior
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Property entrance
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Popular LocationPalo Alto VA Hospital5 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanford University5 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanford University Medical Center9 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto puts you in the centre of Palo Alto, 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Stanford University and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Googleplex. Highlights at this Art Deco motel include free buffet breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Green Acres motel include Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford University Medical Center.
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What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 8 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Happy Donuts - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria El Grullense J and G - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Art Deco Palo Alto motel in Green Acres with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Zen Hotel Palo Alto. Free self parking is available.

This Art Deco Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1970
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Palo Alto motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Zen
Zen Hotel
Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Zen Palo Alto
Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

The Zen Hotel 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 The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

As of 3 Jul 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto on 4 Jul 2024 start from NZ$169.26, 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 Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

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

Is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and a picnic area, it's no surprise that The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is a hit with families.

Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests speak well of the free buffet breakfast here! Offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

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

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

My Ha, Sacramento

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last year we stayed there quit often as we are Stanford patients. It was perfect, nice stays This year, we came back, found that quite a lot of changes happened. No free water and little snacks at front desk. In room has no teas. Breakfast has limited items such as less types of tea bags, less pastries etc.. Overall, it is still good but not as before. When we called to ask for a request for our desired type of room, front desk did not take notes (assigned us upstairs even we called to have downstairs due to handicapped husband) . Luckily, they were able to change for us then, so our call was a waste of time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

8/10 Good

Kecia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reasonably priced and comfortable place to spend the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Unsafe for women. Location at the room by the street and driveway not good. Upon arrival to my assigned room 206 the door was wide open. In the room both of the beds had some type of oil on the top sheet at the head of the bed. Had to cover with towels to sleep do to the late time frame and pajamas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

It’s a quiet and safe place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PIERRETTE L

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and central
Friendly, quiet and attractive motel in Palo Alto
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

8/10 Good

Ana Maria Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found ants on my room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Flora

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would not recommend this location for long-term stays, or if you need a quiet space to get rest after work. I would not recommend using their washer and dryer facilities, the washer is old and does not wash well and you will end up washing your clothes twice just to get the soap out. My experience with one of their front desk, staff members named Dimas, was very poor. When asking to get refunded for the wash to re-rinse my clothes, the man was rude and argumentative and made assumptions that I washed too much clothes. I was only there for five days for a work trip. Additionally, I used soap that I purchased from their front desk. Outside of the facility is nice, but inside my room it’s very clear that it was old, dingy and stained. Even the curtains had holes in them.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Zen is a funky nice motel. I was very happy with the super clean and updated room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was nice but the place is old The bedding is one of cheap motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean rooms, professional staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite a unique motel, right on El Camino Real, but very quiet.it felt like a ‘tucked away’ property. I was pleasantly surprised. Staff were very helpful and kind. Room was clean and up to date. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good except room has a humming noise throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PIERRETTE L

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a comfortable little hotel-great for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent door solo travelers
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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