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The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Point of interest
Bathroom sink

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • San Antonio Shopping Center
    18 min walk
  • Su Zhe Eatery
    1 min walk
  • San Antonio Station
    3 min drive
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    16 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 the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Located in Palo Alto (Palo Alto Orchards), The Palo Alto Inn is within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Googleplex. .This motel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Shoreline Amphitheatre and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.
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What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 8 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boba Bliss - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gen Korean BBQ House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Stanford University
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include concierge services, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Cribs (infant 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

Property is also known as

The Palo Alto Inn Motel
Days Inn Stanford
Days Inn Stanford Motel
Days Inn Stanford Motel Palo Alto Area
Days Inn Palo Alto Stanford Area Motel
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. 442 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 752 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 752 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kamil, Santa Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Good service including free refreshments and snacks. Also a free wine bottle upon arrival. Properly is clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Palo Alto.
The Inn is a renovated older motel but very clean and great location for business in Silicon Valley. Price is very fair for this area and included complimentary drinks and even a bottle of wine in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t let me check In despite asking for early check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ck in was streamlined, efficient , friendly and pleasant. No breakfast but there was free beverages and packaged snacks. There were several minor repairs that had not been done. Would go back again but first impression did not last through out stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Concert Hotel
Staff was great ! Clean room , close to our concert at shoreline amphitheater.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M

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

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place🌴💕
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person is very friendly. Parking is free. We stayed for one night and enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly and helpful !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We recommend!
Very clean, updated, and with special touches to improve aesthetics and comfort. Very kind staff and easy check-in and out. Room is on the smaller side, but was not lacking for anything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming and comfortable
Very welcoming and enjoyable stay. The free water was a nice touch. I will definitely stay here again when in Palo Alto.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely go back. Friendly, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sathyanarayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Pretty basic a bit steep for what you get
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Masao

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepak, South San Francisco

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy place to stay and staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024