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Cardinal Hotel

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Cardinal Hotel, 235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA -(888) 420-1655
Area: Palo Alto - Menlo Park
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4.2
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.2 out of 5 (408 Ratings)
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Hotel Description
Built in 1924, this historic Palo Alto hotel is just 1 mi from Stanford University. Guests can enjoy dining at Bistro Maxine, located next door. A flat-screen TV and dark wood furniture are found in each bright, decorative room of the nonsmoking Cardinal Hotel. A work desk and an iron are also included. Bistro Maxine serves both traditional and continental breakfasts each morning. Lunch, dinner and dessert crepes are also offered. Guests of the Cardinal can enjoy free weekday newspapers as well as coffee, tea and cocoa in the lobby. A business center is available as well. The Palo Alto Caltrain Station is an 8-minute walk from the hotel. The San Francisco International Airport is less than 21 miles away.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Golf Course
` Safety Deposit Box
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Elevator
` Coffee shop
` Heating
` Accessible parking
` Free Wi-Fi
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Electric vehicle charging station
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Electronic room key
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Allergy-free rooms available
` Parking available (charges may apply)
` Indoor parking (charges may apply)

Cardinal Hotel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.2 out of 5)

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3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Cao Mon, 5 May 2025

Pleasant

Liked: convenient location, restaurant and markets
Disliked: noisy, can't sleep well

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Kenneth Wed, 30 April 2025

If your looking for proximity...

Liked: Proximity
Disliked: The rooms are very noisy. I could here people walking above me .

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Ashoke Wed, 23 April 2025

Superb

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Denis Mon, 21 April 2025

Superb

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Thea Fri, 28 March 2025

The best place to stay...

Liked: Easy and simple with the bathrooms in the hallway; yet exactly the perfect location and comfort. Can only recommend since you go out and can walk throughout downtown by foot. The staff was also very welcoming and forthcoming.

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Annie Mon, 24 March 2025

It's ok if you don't...

Liked: Location was very convenient.
Disliked: No in-room Keurig/Nespresso coffee maker - they only offer coffee in the lobby, doesn't cut it. Bathroom is small and tub/shower combo is old. No air conditioning.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Colin Wed, 12 March 2025

Nice historic hotel

Disliked: One guests don't keep the shared bathroom clean

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Stefan Fri, 7 March 2025

Friendly and hospitable team, great...

Liked: The location is great - easy to find, plenty of restaurants and coffee shops nearby, train station just a few minutes away. The team was awesome - very friendly and hospitable!
Disliked: Probably the only thing i didn't like was the shared bathroom, but I was aware of this when i booked, so no blame on the hotel!

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Wanwipa Sun, 23 February 2025

Exceptional

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Dominik Thu, 13 February 2025

Very good

Liked: great locationcosy room
Disliked: rooms are a bit pricy for shared bathroom

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Cardinal Hotel 235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA