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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

2.5 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • San Antonio Shopping Center
    3 min drive
  • Alison Bakery
    2 min walk
  • San Antonio Station
    3 min drive
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

  • 693 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

  • 680 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 286 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 286 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 532 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

With a stay at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, you'll be centrally located in Palo Alto, within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Googleplex. .This motel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from San Francisco Bay and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Levi's Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 8 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pho VI Hoa - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Salsa - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Art Deco Palo Alto motel in Green Acres with free breakfast
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This Art Deco motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, French, 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 and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Zen
Zen Hotel
Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Zen Palo Alto
Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1012 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my fourth or fifth time at the Zen Hotel. Very convenient location, quiet and safe; rooms all modern/remodeled and clean, great breakfast. Perfect for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and service. Good breakfast. The only personal negative for me was the mattress. Not enough support for me, but some people like that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, PALO ALTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely situated adjacent to Walgreens and across El Camino from several restaurants. Rooms are in very good condition. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, link sausage, tater tots, oatmeal, bread for toast, bagels, OJ, apple juice, and of course coffee and not water for tea. Breakfast areas a little tight but workable. Parking spaces are not especially large.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artemisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Jiao

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

10/10 Excellent

Rengarajan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though the appearance of hotel from outside looks not modern, the rooms are clean and well maintained. The breakfast was decent. Overall, for the price it is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bhupinder

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne, Monterey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unit was clean and quiet with the exception of the heat/air conditioning unit it simple the older wall unit and they just make noise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brantley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Close to Stanford.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peris

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A sparkler for an overnight or more
This is the best of California stay. No frills, just wonderful value for the price, centrally located, CLEAN and designer efficient. All the amendities and a real homemade BREAKFAST.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

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

4/10 Poor

jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anaisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our first season as a Stanford football family and I’m so glad we stayed here . We look forward to coming back . Clean rooms and even a store close by incase you forget any necessities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravindran

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location and has a calm inviting vibe. The Walgreens next door is convenient. The breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Close to Shoreline. Good breakfast. Comfy beds. The only issue was toilet did not flush great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

brooke

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

10/10 Excellent

MARVALEE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was NOTHING ZEN about this hotel. It's basically a Motel that is super clean , spotless. However, I don't know why they call it Zen? No plants, gardens, water fountains, chimes, etc....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marinnette

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice and confortable beds. Very clean room and bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was centrally located for our activities. Safe, quiet, and convenient. No working TV in the exercise room, but other than that, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martha, Visalia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room, microwave and refrigerator, great staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Traci

Traveled with family
Carpet was wet the whole stay by exit door.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024