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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Stanford University

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Experience the warm charm of Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto, located near Stanford University. Enjoy a continental breakfast, take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries
The current price is CNY1,208
CNY1,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Nikola Tesla Statue - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 16 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 27 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 59 min drive
  • Palo Alto Station - 5 min drive
  • Atherton Station - 9 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zareen's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbird - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fambrini's Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

At Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Stanford Stadium. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. Also, Stanford University Medical Center and Shoreline Amphitheatre are within a short drive. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • -32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 40.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Stanford Motor Inn
Stanford Motor Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Hotel Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Hotel
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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Does Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto and nearby?

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto has a picnic area.

What's the area around Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto like?

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto is in Ventura, a short 1-minute walk from Silicon Valley.

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Reviews

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Parking was safe and easy with plentiful options available. (3 reviews)
  • The property is close to many good restaurants, with two great options just steps away. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Very clean, small room. Friendly, helpful staff. Walls were a little thin, but not too bad.
michael, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean rooms Great hosts at check in
Vishaal, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

In high-priced Palo Alto, the price was very reasonable, and the owner is extremely friendly and helpful.
Diane, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, quiet area, friendly staff and plenty of parking
Janet, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Haven’t had breakfast yet, but staff were super nice and very helpful
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Frank, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Clean and quiet room. Soft bed. Good for a motor inn.
MICHELLE, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here three nights while daughter at Stanford Medical and service was excellent, rooms very clean, good bed. The owner of this Inn went above and beyond to accommodate me for extra nights that were not expected. Would recommend this Inn to anyone. I.M
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Everyone was so nice and ready for anything we needed help with. Would return anytime we are in the area.
Wayne, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I've stayed here before and will stay here again. It's a budget hotel/motel but honestly, the bed was as comfy as a place 3X the price. Everything was clean. The staff was super nice. Check in took 30 seconds. For my tastes, the place is def worn around the edges, decor a bit dated and not appeal to some, and it's not what I would say -- pretty. But everything worked, I got a good night's sleep, things were clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. If you're a fussy type and have a certain aesthetic, you won't like it. If you can see past old (but functional) elements, and don't need everything to feel like a designer layout, you could do OK here.
Charles, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The woman at the front desk was very kind but very efficient!
Claudia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable. Parking was very good. The continental breakfast was packaged pastries and coffee-machine coffee. Some fruit and fresh brewed coffee would make it much better. The staff was very friendly.
Cheryl, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great greeting at check in. Rooms are clean but dated. The rooms could use a little updating, painting
Colleen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is SO nice! The older rooms are clean and everything works fine, which makes for a comfortable stay. We will always stay at the Stanford Motor Inn when get medical care from Stanford!
Randall, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

very friendly office staff, efficient cleaning staff and very close to Stanford Hospital, which is why we are here.
SUSAN, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent friendly staff. Great location for Stanford medical facilities. Clean and safe. Pet friendly.
Chrisanne, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Tiny room massively overpriced, poorly appointed with an incredibly loud heater.
Rick, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was small but cozy. The gentleman at the front desk was a very nice person.
Frank, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Old school Palo Alto. This motel's probably been here for 60 years. But the lady was nice at the front desk and the room smells clean
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

All staff was extremely courteous and helpful. The location was the most important thing to me to be close to the hospital. That and I needed the price to be under $200. I will return the next time.
Constance, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A good place to stay
teresa, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Old but clean and comfortable.
DEBORAH, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff. I stay there every time I need a place to stay. It’s clean, quit, has a microwave and a refrigerator. It meets all my needs!
Joannette, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stanford Motor Inn is our go-to....

Stanford Motor Inn is our go-to when we're staying in the area. Staff is very helpful and friendly, and we have a quiet stay.
Randall, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stanford Inn

Friendly staff, clean atmosphere, parked at the door to my room, perfect! PET FRIENDLY TOO
GaLiz, 1-night trip