The Cottages Hotel

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Courtyard
Front of property
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94027
  • Menlo College
    2 min walk
  • Stanford Shopping Center
    4 min drive
  • Allied Arts Guild
    5 min drive
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    14 min drive

Room options

Superior Single Room

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Single Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Menlo Park

With a stay at The Cottages Hotel in Menlo Park, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. .This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Googleplex and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Menlo College - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Stanford University - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Atherton Station - 14 min walk
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Andytown Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Saint Frank Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Cottages Hotel

Hotel in Menlo Park with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
The Cottages Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Menlo Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October

The Cottages Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 293 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diahann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cottage style feel of the hotel was beautiful and Maxine at the Front Desk was superb! We would love to come back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryfrances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olajumoke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I stayed here for a wedding in the area. We loved it! So cute and cozy, outdoor seating with fire was a bonus, and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene and beautiful property and rooms. Comfortable and clean. Even the bath products were top notch and smelled delicious! Would definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice, the bed comfy, the clothes steamer was amazing and the breakfasts delicious. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryfrances

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
The hotel has been totally renovated. The workmanship appears to have been of high quality. The cleanliness of the rooms and outside areas was excellent. Friendly and courteous staff. We look forward to staying there in the future when we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debera

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable. Very clean. I would recommend it. I will definitely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jared

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area! Nice rooms, great pool! We’ll stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast. Better interior design than I expected. Staff at front desk, at breakfast, & room maintenance all friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staycation Birthday
Quick staycation from city for birthday weekend! Great stay….highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had just an overnight stay. The room was very clean and in excellent condition. The property very well maintained. The staff was very present and helpful. We will be coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little hotel. Great staff. Very delicious breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely will stay again!
The Cottages is a little gem. Very comfortable and clean, excellent breakfast, and a lovely park like setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant surprise to find this gem of a place to stay near Woodside. Safe, clean, lovely breakfast and staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean through out property and room. Friendly and professional staff. Had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Too expensive but very charming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property! Great staff, location, & price. Spotlessly clean. Comfortable beds … what’s not to like?!?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torjus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and relaxing place to stay. Love the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ringenberg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
😊
We were so pleasantly surprised to find this little gem tucked away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024