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The Palo Alto Inn

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The Palo Alto Inn, 4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA -(888) 323-5826
Area: Palo Alto - Menlo Park
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4.25
HOTEL RATING: 
EXCELLENT
4.25 out of 5 (1083 Ratings)
3.9 miles Shoreline Amphitheatre
v15 mins driving
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Hotel Description
Located a mile off the Central Expressway, this hotel is just a minute's drive from the San Antonio Shopping Center. It features free Wi-Fi access. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker are in every room at The Palo Alto Inn. They also include satellite TV and a DVD player and are furnished with a work desk. The front desk at the The Palo Alto Inn is staffed 24 hours a day. There is also a business center that offers fax and copy services. The Shoreline Amphitheater is 4.5 miles from the hotel. The historic Rengstorff House is 5.3 miles away. The property is short drive 3 miles from Stanford University.

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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Free Parking
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Business Center
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Airport Shuttle
Other Amenities
` Business Center
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Room Service
` Safety Deposit Box
` Air Conditioning
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Cycling
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Snack bar
` Private check-in/check-out
` Wheelchair accessible
` On-site parking
` vending machine
` Accessible parking
` Concierge services
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Picnic Area
` Sun Deck
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Public transport tickets
` Outdoor furniture
` Sun loungers or beach chairs
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` Process in place to check health of guests
` 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
` Access to health care professionals
` Free face masks
` Grocery delivery
` Contactless check-in/out
` Food delivery
` Electronic room key
` Audible alarm
` balcony/terrace
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Accessible toilet
` Professional cleaning services
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)

The Palo Alto Inn Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Excellent (4.25 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Julia Sat, 23 August 2025

Clean and comfortable room at...

Liked: I would definitely stay here again. Friendly check-in, very clean and comfortable room, and the hotel is in a cute area with amenities nearby.
Disliked: I have no complaints about my stay.

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Thomas Mon, 11 August 2025

Old, very small, and unsanitary...

Liked: Nothing
Disliked: One look at the mattress under the top sheet and saw numerous black spots that were either old mold or dead bedbugs. Over a dozen long strands of human hair under the sheet as well. I DID NOT STAY. GOT ON THE OHINE WITHIN 20 MINUTES, GOT ANOTHER HOTEL AND LEFT WITHIN AN HOUR OF ARRIVING AT THIS PLACE.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Cheryl Tue, 5 August 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Very clean, comfortable. Great service
Disliked: The price change from one night to the next.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Nikki Tue, 5 August 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Garcia Sun, 3 August 2025

Exceptional

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Fatima Fri, 1 August 2025

Pleasant

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Yuanyuan Sun, 27 July 2025

Bad

Disliked: I checked out early and the hotel confirmed it. But Booking keeps saying the hotel didn’t report it, and the hotel says they already did. No refund was issued for unused nights, and both sides are shifting blame. Very disappointing experience — neither Booking nor the hotel is taking responsibility.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Megha Fri, 25 July 2025

Very good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Carsten Thu, 24 July 2025

Upmarket motel

Liked: Room design is very well thought-through. The room is well equipped and of better quality than a typical motel room. High quality bedding, very soft mattress.
Disliked: The building structure is a basic motel with the usual thin walls. The faucet being turned on in the next room is as audible in this room as if a faucet in this room had been turned on. Room feels small, best for one person (less so for two, especially not if for more than a night). -- The room feels cramped to me given its size and low ceiling.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Tk Tue, 22 July 2025

Good

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The Palo Alto Inn 4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA