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Cardinal Hotel

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Cardinal Hotel, 235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA -(888) 608-6346
Area: Palo Alto - Menlo Park
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4.15
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.15 out of 5 (388 Ratings)
6.7 miles Shoreline Amphitheatre
v13 mins driving
UBER from $16-21
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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 (4.15 out of 5)

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4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Thuong Sun, 17 August 2025

Superb

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Nesa Sat, 9 August 2025

The rooms were nice, clean...

Liked: The hotel was quaint and in a terrific location. Clean, comfortable and quiet rooms. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Disliked: We requested a mini fridge in each room and were not told when we checked in that would be an extra charge. The charge should be disclosed at check in and should not be added to the room charge unless the customer consents to the charge. Also, breakfast is not provided on Mondays because the restaurant is closed. We paid an additional $52 for breakfast and were told at check in this would be refunded. I have requested that booking.com refund these charges ASAP.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Stacy Sat, 9 August 2025

Superb

Liked: Cute room and very nicely stated.
Disliked: Needs better air circulation. Needs air conditioning.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Indah Thu, 31 July 2025

Very good

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Anonymous Thu, 24 July 2025

This was OK hotel, too...

Liked: good location
Disliked: when I booked the hotel, I did not know this is shared bathroom, after I paid then was notified "you have to share the restroom with others". When I checked in, they make me paid extra $, in order to have my own restroom. I will not stay again.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Jin Thu, 24 July 2025

Very good

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Christopher Sun, 6 July 2025

Great location, great value

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Don Sun, 6 July 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Quiet and in a nice central location. Close to many restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Very comfortable bed.
Disliked: No AC, but the ceiling fan and Dyson fan did the job.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Morgan Wed, 2 July 2025

Exceptional

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Semple Mon, 30 June 2025

Very good

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Cardinal Hotel 235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA