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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
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
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
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking

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 $167
$192 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 8 min drive - 5.6 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zareen's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬9 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 Googleplex. 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.

Languages

English

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
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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
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

Reviews

8/10 Very 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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Having had to travel out of state for medical care, needless to say I was not in “vacation mode” when we arrived after a long drive. We were kindly greeted and checked in promptly. The rooms are not perfect but are clean, comfortable, and the hotel’s location to Stanford is ideal. We will stay here again without a doubt.
Ronald, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good for the $
Need a clean, solid place and this was perfect. At 50% of the price of neighboring places, the value was ideal. Super friendly guy at check-in, was offered a bottle of water for the room, and in/out of lobby in 2 minutes. Even though the place has sort of old vibe, it was just fine. Only issue is heater in room did not seem to respond to temperature settings, was just on/off. But place was comfy all night
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A good place to stay
teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The stay was comfortable and was an easy drive to Stanford. Restaurants were easy walking distance. Its an older property, but what was nice was the interaction with the staff. Both check in and check out clerks were kind and accommodating. Nice people are my favorite people.
jared, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Happy
The room was clean. The staff was very nice. I would definitely stay there again.
Deborah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff service was exceptional. It was a cold night and I was getting in late, and Neil, the desk clerk, went to my assigned room and turned on the heater for me prior to arrival. This is my go-to hotel for this area.
Ronald, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Staff were nice. But my card was charged $30 for a cup of coffee they said was complementary.
Enock, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Comfortable bed, clean bathroom, friendly staff. Neal was especially helpful - I requested an upstairs room and he went out of his way to give me and my friend a spacious upstairs room.
Kyndaron, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable. Quiet with friendly staff.
Tamara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I needed a place to stay when a conference hotel overbooked; Stanford Motor Inn was inexpensive and convenient. It’s definitely an older style of motel but the staff is exceptionally pleasant and friendly, and the rooms are clean and well-maintained.
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

3 nights in Palo Alto
Very basic but adequate motel Bed was too soft for me
George, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is always great. We've stayed multiple times here. Beds arereally comfortable.
Farin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is rather old but comfortable and the staff were very friendly.
Jung Ah, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice staff, really nice actually. It’s just old and has the window heater/AC units and they are really loud. No sheets and pillows are old. You get what you pay for but again staff was awesome
Kristian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

No frills but clean and affordable.
Olof Fredrik, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great. It is an older property, but well kept and the bed was comfy.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff made the stay great. This is an older property, but clean. There is no elevator, which is good to know. There was coffee, microwave and mini fridge in the room.
Travis, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The location is good for my purpose, but other things are just ok.
Xixi, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Go back in time and convenient
Okay this is a hotel from the '60's but is in a nice and convenient location (on bus 22 route 1.5 miles to Stanford) and close to many restaurants from Thai, French, Italian, of course Mexican and more. Walkable to California Ave where many restaurants are on a closed street. Had a good time and staff very pleasant.
Ward, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super polite and helpful.
Farin, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good people there.
Anthony, 3-night trip