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The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property

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Outdoor banquet area
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • 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
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Days Inn Stanford Area
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The Palo Alto Inn Palo Alto
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The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 842 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 842 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 842 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 842 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 842 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walk-in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dixie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely return to this hotel in the future. Lovely place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great personal touches like live flowers in the room, many hookups for all of my electronics, super clean and much more. This is a great find.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property! Considering the costs in California, this is definitely a budget friendly place. The staff is absolutely wonderful and kind! You can definitely tell that this is an older place but it’s well kept and most rooms are redone! The only thing I would say is that my room was one that had not had the ceiling redone and I could hear the people above me. But it was still an overall great experience and I would stay there again!!! Thank you for your hospitality while I spent time in Palo Alto! ♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is what hospitality should be. The room was clean, the amenities were aplenty, the service was excellent, and they even threw in some free sodas and snacks. That made my experience way better than when I stayed at a 5-star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fengsuo

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older property but nicely updated. Very charming ❤️ the staff were very kind and always eager to any questions! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk service was amazing and wonderful to work with. The room was clean and had many outlets for charging phones etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at great places such as The Grand Hyatt and The Plaza in NYC. This time my budget was not that. The location is central to everything in the area. The people are nice, as are the rooms. I didn't have a problem with any noise being on the bottom floor. If there was any issue, the parking's a bit tight. If I need to stay in the area again and my budget is similar, I'll stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024