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The Palo Alto Inn

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$125
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Googleplex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Non Smoking 2 Queen Room- Bathtub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non Smoking 1 Queen Room- Accessible)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

Motel in Palo Alto Orchards
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free motel has coffee/tea in a common area and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, concierge services, and express check-out. Change of towels is available on request.
The Palo Alto Inn offers 23 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The motel offers a snack bar/deli. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This motel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly motel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Palo Alto Inn is a smoke-free property.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

The Palo Alto Inn Motel
Days Inn Stanford
Days Inn Stanford Motel
Days Inn Stanford Motel Palo Alto Area
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Days Inn Stanford Area Motel
Days Inn Stanford Area
Days Palo Alto Stanford Area
Days Stanford Area
The Palo Alto Inn Palo Alto
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The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 911 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 911 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 911 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 911 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 911 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, ease of check-in and check-out, option for service daily, clean and comfortable room at a good price. Really enjoyed the zen garden to chill in the afternoons.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gloria

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed. Probably smallest room I’ve ever been in. Our window actually overlooked the DUMP. That was our view. The tiny communal area with chairs and a couch was very close to the road and traffic. Noisy.The check-in desk area was the size of a bathroom…that tiny. All equipment in our room was ancient. The floors and bed in our room squeaked and I could hear them squeak in the adjacent room which tells you how thin the walls were. Yukkk. Never stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Seanda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The Hotel was nice, very clean. Check in was super easy the clerk was very friendly. The one thing that will keep me from staying there again is the bed...It was just...BAD. So uncomfortable. The mattress was similar to a sofa bed. I would stay again but they need more comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonetta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Celina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good for my purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Sandy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and cozy

Very friendly check in. Complimentary beverage/water/snacks. Extra toiletries! Great location and value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Colette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The inn is nice and a great price and I'd love to stay again except the beds were awful. So hard and uncomfortable and I barely slept because I'd wake up in pain and have to move around to get "comfortable" again only to wake up in pain a few hours later. My mom also slept bad due to the mattress. If they changed out the mattresses to something with a pillowtop we'd love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hulya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem! They have thought of every detail - a toothbrush, toothpaste,...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for short business trip - room comfortable with microwave for cooking meals if you need it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very pleasant motel to stay in. I liked the area and could find shopping nearby. It was close to Stanford University which was the purpose of my visit to the community.
Courtyard
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The glass window in the room was cracked and taped off. The window opening didn’t lock. The bed was very uncomfortable. Wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene, Reno

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene, Reno

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Elks Lodge. Friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL, Los Banos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajit

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria, Kearns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Real cute property, room was good only issue was the door sticking a lot. Also the front
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025