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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Stanford University

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Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Property grounds
Free daily continental breakfast
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

  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

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
$162 nightly
The total price is $187
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 7 min drive - 4.7 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
  • Menlo Park Station - 7 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbird - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fambrini's Terrace Cafe - ‬10 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 University Medical Center. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. Also, San Francisco Bay and Shoreline Amphitheatre are within a short drive. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

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

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

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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property offers a nice continental breakfast. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely adorable owner and staff. Too bad the pool is not usable.
Vincent, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I like the place is small but cozy
Norma, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Office very helpful. Pool was closed for repair, got an email ahead about it.
Virginia, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Good
DAER, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Pro: Good value. Comfortable vibe without chain hotel mediocrity. Reminiscent of long family trips including the warm and friendly staff. I enjoyed the change of pace. Very convenient to Page Mill Rd area of Palo Alto. Con: Didn’t sleep all that well. Noise from El Camino Real & bed needed an upgrade.
Wesley, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great!
Ana Carolina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great
Kuan-Tsae, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Simple but ok
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great service.
Steven, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Just an average overpriced hotel in a sketchy neighborhood
John, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The staff was very warm and welcoming. The property was old and outdated.
Jared, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The a/c wasn
Bryant, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

A little outdate. Noise air conditioning
Frances, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was very friendly and helpful! Came back to a clean and neat room every night.
Belle, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

The hotel is a little run down but it served our purpose. Close to Stanford hospital for an overnight stay. Staff is very friendly.
Gwendolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great all around!
Loren, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was so helpful. Area not so good
Glenn, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

This is an old property and somewhat run down. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable if you like a soft bed. The air conditioning was effective but noisy when it continually recycled. Fortunately it was cool enough that I could turn off the cooling function. It is okay if you are on a budget, however, I would pay a little more for a little better.
fredric, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

No real air conditioner, noisy, pool closed because it was unsafe for use. Explained to check-in staff that the lodging was unacceptable and we could not stay there. The staff person agreed to cancel the reservation and refund our money but over a week later, still have not received the refund. Messaged the property multiple times but no response. HORRIBLE PLACE THAT STEALS YOUR MONEY - DO NOT STAY!
Elaine, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice

Nice place, a bit vintage but not unexpected.
Pete, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean room, all nessities.
Bradley, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Would stay again based on staff and cleanliness
joseph, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

D
Gerardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I liked the friendly staff, the convenient location and it was very clean.
Howard, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice & quiet stay