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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Property entrance

Overview of The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
9.2/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry
Map
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationSan Antonio Shopping Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Andreas Fault Trail3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGoogleplex7 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)18 min drive

Room options

About this area

Palo Alto

Located in Palo Alto, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is in the city center and near theme parks. Winchester Mystery House and Hoover Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include California's Great America and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. NASA Ames Visitor Center and NASA Ames Research are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 3 min drive
  • San Andreas Fault Trail - 3 min drive
  • Shoreline Park - 6 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Computer History Museum - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 8 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 11 min walk
  • L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - 10 min walk
  • Fuki Sushi - 4 min walk
  • Happy Donuts - 9 min walk
  • State Of Mind Slice House - 12 min walk

About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Motel near Stanford University
A free breakfast buffet, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 37 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Zen
Zen Hotel
Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Zen Palo Alto
Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

As of May 28, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto on Jun 11, 2023 start from $107.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM - anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto located?

Located in the heart of Palo Alto, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center, Stanford University, and Googleplex. San Andreas Fault Trail and Palo Alto VA Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km). San Antonio Station is 28 minutes by foot.

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1007 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 70%
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1007 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 21%
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1007 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 5%
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1007 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 2%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1007 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 1%

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.7/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a concert at Shoreline. This was convenient, just a few miles from the Ampitheatre. Easy to find food nearby and right next door to a Walgreens. Easy checkin, and checkout. Appreciated the continental breakfast and coffee. Parking in front of room, safe area. Very quiet, in a neighborhood, no noise or roadway sounds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly, San Francisco

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Long-Jing

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were friendly, the bed was comfortable, and overall, it was a budget-friendly hotel in the Silicon Valley area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, had all the amenities we like, such as two reading lights on each side of the bed, lots of pillows, microwave, refrigerator, Wi-Fi, an excellent breakfast. Quiet, despite being close to El Camino. Ceramic coffee cups - no styrofoam.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

S

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than expected. Clean rooms in safe part of city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Eric

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Modest, clean motel in Palo Alto. Prices are good and the staff are very nice. The rooms are not huge but are clean and do the job. Location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Victor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a simple and reasonably priced hotel close to Stanford and Google. The rooms are a little dated, but functional and clean. There's a free breakfast with coffee/juice, hashbrowns, eggs, sausages, waffle maker, and baked goods. I'd be happy to stay here again. I didn't check in until after midnight but that wasn't a problem since there is someone at the desk 24/7.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good enough
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient location. Staff was helpful and cordial
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

General hotel information

Highly Rated Amenities
Room & Property Cleanliness
Star Rating
2.5
Nearest Airport
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
Address
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA