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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Palo Alto, USA

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Surrounded by lagoons filled with Koi and waterfalls, this hotel is 3.5-miles from downtown Palo Alto. All rooms have free fiber-optic Wi-Fi and a 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable. An outdoor pool is available.

Awesome hotel in a good location. It's spacious and very well kept. The service is excellent.

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9.1
Superb
947 reviews
Price from
£157
per night

Start your day with fresh-brewed coffee and breakfast specialties in our Breakfast Coffee Bar. In the evening, gather for tapas-style sharing plates, Spanish wine flights and signature cocktails at our Spanish Tapas Bar. For authentic Italian cuisine, try Il Fornaio with indoor and outdoor lunch and dinner dining.

There are many things to like about El Prado — our beautiful and spacious room, the terrific location just off the older downtown area with several restaurants and shops that is easily walkable. My favourite though was the lovely bar on the second floor where we went to share a great charcuterie board and two delicious cocktails when we arrived at 9pm feeling peckish after a long flight from Montreal. The bar is cosy with several comfortable upholstered armchairs and couches set up in sitting areas for a tête-a-tête for two or for small groups; just the perfect spot for relaxed drinks after work or to welcome two tired travellers.

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Superb
213 reviews
Price from
£369
per night

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 stations and 24-hour business center.

clean and comfy room. comfortable bed as well.

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8.4
Very good
885 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Select suites at the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto feature a view of downtown Palo Alto. A balcony, fresh bathrobes, boutique bath products, and floor-to-ceiling windows are offered in each room. Internet radio with Bluetooth, a 47-inch flat-screen cable TV and an Illy Espresso Machine are also provided. White Frettè linens and modern grey and yellow accents are featured throughout the rooms and suites.

The building was beautiful and well maintained. Wonderful Japanese gardens. Food was delicious

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8.3
Very good
66 reviews
Price from
£368
per night

Located in downtown Palo Alto, at Stanford University, this boutique hotel features 37-inch flats-screen cable TVs in each room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Each room provides a custom built bed and desk area at the Hotel Keen. They also include erasable white boards.

Nice bed, clean, nice staff, nice grab and go breakfast foods.

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7.4
Good
197 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

This property features 28 bright, airy, and exquisitely designed guestrooms in perfect tune with the breathtaking landscape that surrounds them.

Amenities include a warm and welcoming lobby, outdoor firepits, a seasonally heated pool, and service to match the rejuvenating essence that the design and local flora provide.

This place is amazing! Everything! Location, rooms, staff, cleanliness! It was so nice to have our own patio. The most amazing hotel! Highly recommend! Will stay there every time I’m in Bay Area.

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9.3
Superb
67 reviews
Price from
£152
per night

Located in downtown Redwood City, Kasa Niche Hotel Redwood City under new management property is just 5 miles from Stanford University. It features free Wi-Fi, free coffee in the lobby each morning and guest laundry services.

The location is convenient, clean rooms and attention available when required.

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8.4
Very good
294 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: £177.62
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 886 reviews
    I liked everything. great bed, assortment of pillows including down, friendly staff, small but well kept pool area, lovely continental breakfast, quiet and clean, nice shower head and toiletries, frankly everything you would get in a luxury hotel but for a budget price. I highly recommend if you need to visit the Stanford campus.
    Lorraine
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 84 reviews
    Design , facilities and decoration
    Martin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £177.62
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 886 reviews
    The design of the rooms, the possibility to have outdoor breakfast. Reasonably silent!
    Ulla
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £165.39
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 343 reviews
    1. Next to public transport stops 2. Modern coffee machine with capsules and a microwave oven - very helpful 3. Wi-Fi worked good 4. Nice design, modern interior 5. Big closet
    Yulia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £277.28
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 947 reviews
    The tropical grounds and layout of the hotel were unique. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The hotel owner happened upon us at the outdoor restaurant and offered a pool towel for our pup to sit on. There is a beautifully designed off leash area for pets. We felt very welcome!
    J
    Joanne
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 196 reviews
    Amazing style, the hotel is fresh, very interesting design, teracce and outdoor lobby part are very cool. The breakfast (though the staff seems not to be proud of it, suggesting other places) was really good. The variety is limited, but the products themselves of great quaity.
    А
    Александр
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £359.84
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 101 reviews
    Excellent location and striking interior design
    Ulf
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 196 reviews
    lovely hotel in a very smart town. Delicious breakfast in opposite hotel. I’d say one of the best breakfasts we had during our stay in California.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £359.84
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 101 reviews
    + beautiful design and attention to detail + perfect location on University Ave - in the middle of all the cute shops and restaurants Palo Alto has to offer + short walk away from Caltrain and the free shuttle to Stanford + bikes for free + attentive staff who wrote us a darling little card
    Isa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £277.28
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 947 reviews
    Amazing garden with fountain. I also like it's interior design.
    J
    Jing Jiao
    Young couple

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