Located in Palo Alto, Cowper Inn is composed of 2 beautifully restored turn-of-the-century historical homes. One is a Victorian house and the other a Craftsman-style house. This B&B offers a daily delicious homemade breakfast and features a yoga loft and yoga/meditation classes 5 days a week. Stanford University is 5 minutes’ drive away. Cowper Inn has 16 different room accommodations, each with individual décor and style. Located apart from the 2 historical homes, the Carriage House features free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, a cable TV, ironing facilities and a private bathroom with Aveda toiletries. The 4 suites at Cowper Inn offer free WiFi, a cable TV and a private bathroom with Aveda toiletries. Two of the suites offer kitchenettes while the other 2 suites offer access to a full kitchen. Standard rooms are also available. Guests of this B&B can enjoy breakfast in the dining room of the corner house every morning. On weekdays breakfast is served from 07:15 to 09:00. On weekends breakfast is served from 08:00 am to 10:00. The petit déjeuner menu varies daily and includes homemade granola, organic oatmeal, eggs, omelets and scrambled eggs, French toast, waffles, pancakes, fruits, cheese and meat trays. Other breakfast items include freshly squeezed juices, locally produced organic yogurt, coffee and tea, fresh baked bread from Mayfield Bakery and an assortment of pastries from Paris Baguette. Guests of Cowper Inn can enjoy sitting outside on the two wicker-decorated porches or in the beautifully landscaped garden. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal morning newspapers are available in the breakfast area. Guests can hire bicycles to explore the surrounding area. Free guest parking is offered on site. Mineta San José International Airport is 16 mi away from Cowper Inn. San Francisco International Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Palo Alto
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  • Iwona
    United States of America United States of America
    Spacious room in a great location at a reasonable price (for Palo Alto standards). Good quality Nespresso coffee in the room, fridge, iron, good wifi. Clean, quiet room with ample natural light. Seamless check in and check out process including...
  • L
    Lillian
    United States of America United States of America
    Cowper Inn is top-tier! Extremely comfortable, charming, and clean. I had everything I needed in my room—from coffee, to fresh towels, to a big bathroom—and more. The manager/owner gave me a warm welcome and got me situated right away. Would stay...
  • Eric
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is perfect in the heart of Palo Alto. Staff was nice. I did not try the breakfast.

Area info

Amenities of Cowper Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Cowper Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
$30 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cowper Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Cowper Inn

  • The prices at Cowper Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Cowper Inn include:

    • Single
    • Suite

  • Cowper Inn is 2,800 feet from the center of Palo Alto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cowper Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Cowper Inn is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.