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The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Stanford University

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The Palo Alto Inn, minutes from Stanford University, offers a comfortable haven with practical amenities. Travelers love the garden setting, in-room WiFi, on-site deli, laundry facilities, and helpful multilingual staff, all providing excellent value.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4238 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rengstorff Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • San Andreas Fault Trail - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Idly Express - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪4290 Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Teaspoon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Palo Alto Inn

Motel near Stanford University
Located close to Shoreline Amphitheatre, The Palo Alto Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Palo Alto Inn offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Palo Alto Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Dec 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palo Alto Inn on Dec 23, 2025 start from $75.73, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Palo Alto Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon–2:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Palo Alto Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Palo Alto Inn located?

Located in Palo Alto Orchards, this motel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Stanford University and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford University Medical Center. Santa Clara Convention Center and San Francisco Bay are also within 12 mi (20 km). San Antonio Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Palo Alto Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 973 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 973 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 973 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 973 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 973 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alway a clean and neat room. I enjoy staying here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. I was happy with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable bed, friendly, accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and well-appointed and clean room. Heater worked perfectly, bed was really comfy, very high showerhead and very hot water, and complimentary snacks and water bottles and coffeemaker and microwave in the room. Amazing value for the price. They knew I was staying for multiple nights so they put me on the top floor to mitigate any possible noise. Would definitely stay here again. And free parking!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Check in was quick. The room was small but so clean and stylish. So many little extras. Comfortable bed and huge TV.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is excellent and very clean. I recommend it, it's a very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

Great

It was a very nice motel. The staff was super nice. I would stay there again in a second.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was available at a better price that the other motels in the area, a little further from Stanford than the app stated, but clean and comfie! No breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch property, helpful staff, wonderful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A

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

A wonderful place!!

A lovely inn!! Clean, quiet, with many amenities!! One of the most comfortable beds I've encountered!! A selection of pillows, which was wonderful. We will stay here again!! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chenzhuo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and really nice and helpful staff here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wonderful Stay at the Palo Alto Inn! I stayed at the Palo Alto Inn for one night while attending a show at Shoreline, and everything from check-in to check-out was fantastic! The general manager personally checked us in — he was super friendly and made sure we had a great room in a quiet area. The room itself was spotless, the beds were incredibly comfortable (we honestly wished we could’ve taken them home!), and the bathroom was well-stocked with all the essentials — plus extras in case we’d forgotten anything. The water pressure was perfect, which is always a huge bonus. We also appreciated the thoughtful outdoor seating area for smokers — it was clean, comfortable, and nicely arranged. Overall, it was an excellent stay with great hospitality and attention to detail. I’ll definitely stay here again next time I’m in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Palo Alto Inn this past weekend because we had tickets to a show at the Shoreline. The room was very clean and the inn is very quiet. The little outdoor space is very charming! Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missed having a pool. Sitting area beautiful. Flowers well taken care of and gorgeous. Room was perfect very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Palo Alto Inn was such a pleasant place. The room was beautiful with fresh cut flowers and I love the wnergy of the person checking me in. I would highly recommend the Palo Alto Inn fro a nice and quiet stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean, I felt welcome and it's easy to access the rooms. The location was also nice, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonenc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and safe area! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean and updated room, staff are friendly, nice location very quiet and peaceful and secured area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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