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Set in Palo Alto, 5 km from Stanford University, Country Inn Motel features an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities and a garden. This 2-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

All units at the motel come with a seating area and a coffee machine. A microwave is also provided. Country Inn Motel offers select units with pool views.

very clean with a nice kitchen and breakfast

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9.2
Superb
219 reviews
Price from
£137
per night

Located in Central Palo Alto, el PRADO offers contemporary guest rooms with GLink iPhone and Android docking stations. A state-of-the-art fitness centre is located on site. The campus of Stanford University is just 6 minutes’ drive away.

Extremely convenient location in the heart of Palo Alto. Very comfortable bed in spacious suite. Strong hot shower with full amenities and excellent house keeping. Would absolutely recommend this property and would look at staying here again next time.

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9
Superb
222 reviews
Price from
£327
per night

Located in Palo Alto and only 7.8 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Palo Alto Quiet 1 Bedroom Stanford University provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. 48 km from Oakland Coliseum, the guest house offers a garden and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from San Jose Convention Center.

Easy access. Looked like the photos. Easy checkin and checkout. Close to pharmacies, restaurants, and have a walkable distance to the Caltrain. Safe and quiet neighborhood.

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9.3
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

Set in Palo Alto in the California region, Silicon Valley Palo Alto Stanford Prime Location has a garden. With free private parking, the property is 7.8 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre and 29 km from San Jose Convention Center. The property is non-smoking and is situated 48 km from Oakland Coliseum.

Safe neighborhood. Close to everything.

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9.1
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£147
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Palo Alto Cottage by Stanford & Tech Companies is set in Palo Alto. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.4 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre.

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom holiday home offers a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Very nice and cozy place with everything you might need. It just seems a bit small, but it is very functional apartment and backyard is wonderful. Host is very nice and pleasant. :)

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9.2
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
£205
per night

Located a mile off the Central Expressway, this hotel is just a minute’s drive from the San Antonio Shopping Center. It features free Wi-Fi access.

A microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker are in every room at The Palo Alto Inn. They also include satellite TV and a DVD player and are furnished with a work desk.

Excellent price-quality rate. Very clean and comfortable room and bathroom - actually comparable to a 4 star hotel! Also the complimentary snacks and drinks as well as bathroom amenities, the fast wifi and the super friendly personnel were a pro. Good and safe parking in front of the rooms and location OK since restaurants were only 8 min away on foot.

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8.5
Very good
1,078 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

Situated in Palo Alto, 10 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Graduate Palo Alto features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 31 km from San Jose Convention Center.

Gorgeous design, great location

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8.6
Fabulous
102 reviews
Price from
£218
per night

Situated in Palo Alto, 3.2 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

very modern, clean, love the decor

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8.7
Fabulous
207 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Family owned and operated for over 40 years, the Coronet Motel offers a 24-hour reception and a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage and a vending machine featuring cold beverages. The property offers free parking and free newspapers.

Great clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff!

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8.5
Very good
630 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

Situated among landscaped gardens, this hotel boasts an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym. All rooms feature a work desk. Stanford University Campus is 4.8 km away.

Each air-conditioned guest accommodation at Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos features a 43-inch flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels, an iPod docking station and a coffee machine. Each room also has a sofa bed

the dinner in the courtyard had great ambiance and choices on the menu.

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8.4
Very good
111 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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  • AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 207 reviews

    Situated in Palo Alto, 3.2 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Very clean. Staff was very helpful. Very accomodating

  • The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 828 reviews

    Decorated in Asian decor, The Zen Hotel is hotel located in Palo Alto, California. This eco-friendly hotel provides free WiFi and a gym, while rooms include iPod docking stations.

    The on-site manager was very helpful and flexible.

  • The Creekside Inn
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 932 reviews

    Nestled on 4 landscaped acres in Palo Alto, California, just one mile from Stanford University, this completely smoke-free inn boasts convenient services, such as complimentary electric car charging...

    It was excellent for my purpose. Did not need more.

  • Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 87 reviews

    Located in Palo Alto, 3.2 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a shared lounge and...

    Close to venue, close to food outlets and gas stations.

  • Stanford Motor Inn
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 280 reviews

    Stanford Motor Inn is 4 km from Stanford University. A seasonal outdoor pool is available. Guest rooms provide free WiFi and cable TV. A daily free continental breakfast is provided.

    Ligging van het motel. Vriendelijkheid van de eigenaar Neil.

  • Palo Alto Quiet 1 Bedroom Stanford University
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Located in Palo Alto and only 7.8 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Palo Alto Quiet 1 Bedroom Stanford University provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. 48 km from...

  • Silicon Valley Palo Alto Stanford Prime Location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Set in Palo Alto in the California region, Silicon Valley Palo Alto Stanford Prime Location has a garden.

    Great location, well equipped, large room, nice yard

  • Palo Alto Cottage by Stanford & Tech Companies
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Palo Alto Cottage by Stanford & Tech Companies is set in Palo Alto. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.4 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre.

    Amazing value for money, quiet, super friendly hosts, even arranged a bike for me

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  • PA Retreat: Oasis near Stanford (New Furnitures)
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Offering a garden and garden view, PA Retreat: Oasis near Stanford (New Furnitures) is situated in Palo Alto, 31 km from San Jose Convention Center and 46 km from Oakland Coliseum.

  • Luxurious Palo Alto/Stanford-Business Ready
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Boasting inner courtyard views, Luxurious Palo Alto/Stanford-Business Ready features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 30 km from San Jose Convention Center.

  • Palo Alto 1Bedroom/2 Baths Near Stanford
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Palo Alto and only 7.8 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Palo Alto 1Bedroom/2 Baths Near Stanford offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. 48 km from Oakland...

  • Country Inn Motel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 219 reviews

    Set in Palo Alto, 5 km from Stanford University, Country Inn Motel features an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities and a garden. This 2-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

    Rooms were large and clean. Bed was very comfortable

  • el PRADO
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 222 reviews

    Located in Central Palo Alto, el PRADO offers contemporary guest rooms with GLink iPhone and Android docking stations. A state-of-the-art fitness centre is located on site.

    Welcoming staff, very clean and comfortable! Location.

  • Silicon Valley Near Stanford Relax 1- Bedroom
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Palo Alto and only 7.8 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Silicon Valley Near Stanford Relax 1- Bedroom provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. 48 km from...

  • Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Near Stanford University
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 11 reviews

    Set in Palo Alto, within 7.8 km of Shoreline Amphitheatre and 29 km of San Jose Convention Center, Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Near Stanford University offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well...

  • Graduate Palo Alto
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 102 reviews

    Situated in Palo Alto, 10 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Graduate Palo Alto features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Great location. Very clean and good receptive staff

  • The Palo Alto Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,078 reviews

    Located a mile off the Central Expressway, this hotel is just a minute’s drive from the San Antonio Shopping Center. It features free Wi-Fi access.

    Didn't have one. Appointment at 5:15 am at Stanford

  • Coronet Motel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 630 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool, Coronet Motel is located in Palo Alto. Free WiFi access is available. The Stanford Marguerite Shuttle is 3 minutes’ walk away.

    Great clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff!

  • Entire Mountain Cottage Home - Restaurants Amazing Hiking & Biking Trails
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews

    Entire Mountain Cottage Home - Restaurants Amazing Hiking & Biking Trails offers accommodation in Palo Alto, 46 km from San Jose Convention Center.

    Everything. The room layout was spacious and fun. The bed was comfy. The gas stove was very effective. It was just the coziest little place and we plan to book it again!

  • Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 111 reviews

    Situated among landscaped gardens, this hotel boasts an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym. All rooms feature a work desk. Stanford University Campus is 4.8 km away.

    Clean room and parking in the parking garage was nice.

  • Kasa Palo Alto
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 351 reviews

    Located halfway between San Francisco and San Jose in Palo Alto, California, this hotel offers convenient, complimentary amenities just 3 km from Stanford University and minutes from shopping and...

    There was no breakfast. Clean, comfy and pleasant

  • @ Marbella Lane - Modern Rustic Cabin Design Home
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews

    Set in Palo Alto and only 3.6 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, @ Marbella Lane - Modern Rustic Cabin Design Home offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Log-Cabin Home Retreat - Walk to Restaurants Trails Hiking & Biking
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Palo Alto, Log-Cabin Home Retreat - Walk to Restaurants Trails Hiking & Biking features accommodation 46 km from San Jose Convention Center.

  • Hotel Parmani
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 353 reviews

    Located 5 minutes' drive from Stanford University and Medical Center, Hotel Parmani offers free WiFi and Starbucks coffee in each guest room.

    The room was very clean and everything was updated.

  • Americas Best Value Inn - Sky Ranch Palo Alto
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 468 reviews

    Located in Palo Alto, Americas Best Value Inn - Sky Ranch Palo Alto offers guest room with free WiFi. This completely non-smoking motel is 3.2 km away from Stanford University.

    Breakfast eh. Location good. Very clean. Very quiet.

  • Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 313 reviews

    This small hotel in Palo Alto is within 3 miles of Stanford University. The hotel offers air-conditioned guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. A cable TV is included in each guest room at the Glass Slipper.

    It was clean, bed was comfy, restaurants were close by

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Cheap hotels that guests love in Palo Alto

  • Avg. price/night: £254.32
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,078 reviews
    Excellent price-quality rate. Very clean and comfortable room and bathroom - actually comparable to a 4 star hotel! Also the complimentary snacks and drinks as well as bathroom amenities, the fast wifi and the super friendly personnel were a pro. Good and safe parking in front of the rooms and location OK since restaurants were only 8 min away on foot.
    Jozefien
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £198.39
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 828 reviews
    I stayed in a two queen bed room for two nights. Great location, very clean big room with coffee and refrigerator, private balcony, clean yard, very nice and accommodating staff, free and safe parking, close to many restaurants, good breakfast, coffee and tea in lobby 24/7. I will stay here next time I am in the area.
    reza
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £98.38
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 165 reviews
    Great location, family owned and run (I think?), quiet, a comfortable bed, clean a refrigerator that worked and wasn't noisy, a microwave (which I didn't use, so this would be good for a short self-catering budget stay in Palo Alto). There's a small pool which I didn't use, but looks well-maintained and a nice arrangement, with a forested ravine bounding the hotel and giving the pool lounging area a surprisingly natural ambience from looking in.
    Loren
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £136.91
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 219 reviews
    Amazing staff! I had a snafu with accidentally booking 2 rooms when I only needed one, and staff were incredibly nice about it. I also accidentally set the checkout date a day too early, and they were really helpful in accommodating me. They location was also very clean, and the cleaning staff were super detail oriented.
    M
    Marguerite
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £122.87
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 468 reviews
    Good location (3 bus stops from transit center, most supermarkets ~1 km away, grocery, pharmacy). Room very comfortable. Bathroom was very clean, room also clean. Staff was always there, extremely helpful and polite. Fast internet connection. Price was probably the best compared to other hotels in the area.
    Konstantinos
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £469.53
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 102 reviews
    Great location. Very clean and good receptive staff
    Sudhanshu
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £122.87
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 468 reviews
    The staff was excellent, very kind and accommodating. The location was great and the room was very very clean and comfortable. The beds were very comfy and nice. It was a very quiet room and we slept great!
    H
    Heather
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £319.69
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 189 reviews
    Great location for Stanford University and close to several really good restaurants and shopping. Quite a nice feel to the hotel and the rooms were very clean - loved the coffee in the room and the foyer.
    Sarah
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £133.42
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 566 reviews
    This is a budget hotel but knew that when I booked. As out sightseeing all day I just wanted a bed and some breakfast. This delivered. Very clean. Excellent staff. Yeah it’s dated but it was clean and suited me. Breakfast more than enough. Have booked to stay again at the end of my holiday.
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £254.32
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,078 reviews
    The manger at The Palo Alto Inn was extremely helpful. The hotel was very clean and the location of hotel is amazing. I really loved the vibe of the place
    Garima
    Family with young children

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