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The Palo Alto Inn

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Googleplex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

Motel in Palo Alto Orchards
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free motel has coffee/tea in a common area and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, concierge services, and express check-out. Change of towels is available on request.
The Palo Alto Inn offers 23 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 phones; 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 daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The motel offers a snack bar/deli. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This motel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly motel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Palo Alto Inn is a smoke-free property.

Room service is available.

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

The Palo Alto Inn Motel
Days Inn Stanford
Days Inn Stanford Motel
Days Inn Stanford Motel Palo Alto Area
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Days Inn Stanford Area Motel
Days Inn Stanford Area
Days Palo Alto Stanford Area
Days Stanford Area
The Palo Alto Inn Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Inn Motel Palo Alto

The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 861 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 861 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 861 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 861 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 861 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful room, but hard beds

Amazing front desk services! Gentleman was super nice and friendly and offered us an update from our 1 king bed to 2 queens because he noticed we had our 7 year old daughter with us free of charge. When we ordered take out pizza and the place forgot to give us plates, I called the front desk and they provided us with some plastic ones. Room smelled nice when we walked in and was clean, furniture and appliances looked new. Plenty of outlets available for your changing needs. However the bed was a big disappointment...hard and not comfortable at all. I'm a side sleep and it hurt my hips and back Pillows were soft, but gave no real support. Husband is a back sleeper and he wasn't too comfortable either. The 7 year old slept right through it. Overall very nice Inn and good price point.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam, Pacifica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean and updated room, staff are friendly, nice location very quiet and peaceful and secured area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Lovenheim

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget friendly, clean, comfortable

This place had high reviews, which is why I considered it. It was exactly as the reviews said—clean, quiet, comfortable, and budget-friendly. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a quiet and clean place to stay. I was by myself and it was a great size and space. Also, easy check-in and out.
The room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute, clean, friendly, and safe!

We were in town for my child's surgery at Stanford and stayed two nights. This was our first stay here and it was great. Traveling with a child in a wheelchair the room we had was perfect. Parked right outside the door and the room was large and clean. Fridge and microwave plus a nice little table with comfy chairs. We didn't spend time outside but there was a cute sitting area with lights. Staff was nice and everything felt really safe. We would definitely stay here again. It was a great value for the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augusto

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great deal!

The hotel was awesome for the price! It was super clean, modern, but the tile work in the bathroom wasn't the best work by any means (my husband didn't think the tile work was worth mentioning though). The bathroom space was great which is surprising becausethere was no counter space around the sink. The shower water pressure was perfect though. The TV was super large with Netflix, if you want that. Looks like a little old motel turned boutique. We'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner L

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here for two weeks completing my doctorate. Staff is very nice and rooms are clean. Very cozy hotel. Highly suggest
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shraddha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oriana, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here multiple times and always find it clean, the people kind, the price right, and it’s a very convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean and an enjoyable and affordable place to stay in the area! The check-in and checkout process were easy, and the staff was friendly and helpful! We will definitely stay here again when we’re in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Clean and safe! They even have free treats!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price for good quality
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ciara

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is not an elevator so request the first floor of you have someone in your party that is in a wheel chair or has mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eitan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RASHELE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Simple, easy and affordable. Great shower pressure!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025