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Rooms and prices

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Standard Double room

Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower

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Deluxe Double room

Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom

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Sextuple Suite

Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning

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Run of House

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Standard room

Air conditioning and private bathroom

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Standard room with harbour view

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Standard room with view

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2 Bedrooms Standard room

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Standard Single room

Private bathroom

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Double room with garden view

Private bathroom

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Standard Double room with harbour view

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1 Bedroom Standard Double room

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Standard Quadruple room with garden view

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1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Sextuple room

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Business room

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Business Double room

Private bathroom

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Business Quadruple room

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Deluxe room

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Deluxe room with garden view

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Deluxe room with view

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Deluxe Single room

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Deluxe Triple room

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Deluxe Quadruple room

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Deluxe Double room with garden view

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Deluxe Quadruple room with garden view

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Deluxe Sextuple room

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Grand room

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Luxury room

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Luxury Quadruple room

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Junior Suite

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Double Junior Suite

Private bathroom

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Suite

Air conditioning and private bathroom

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Suite with view

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1 Bedroom Suite

Private bathroom

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2 Bedrooms Suite

Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning

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2 Bedrooms Suite with garden view

Private bathroom

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Single Suite

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2 Bedrooms Single Suite

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Triple Suite

Private bathroom

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2 Bedrooms Triple Suite

Private bathroom

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Quadruple Suite

Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning

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Kitchen in the room

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Double Suite

Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning

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Double Suite with garden view

Private bathroom

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2 Bedrooms Double Suite

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Quadruple Suite with garden view

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2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with garden view

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Standard Suite

Private bathroom

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Standard Quadruple Suite

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Business Suite

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2 Bedrooms Business Suite

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Business Double Suite

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Superior Suite

Private bathroom

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Superior Quadruple Suite

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Superior Sextuple Suite

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Deluxe Suite

Air conditioning and private bathroom

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Deluxe Double Suite

Air conditioning and private bathroom

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Grand Suite

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Grand Double Suite

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Studio

Private bathroom

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Double Studio

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Quadruple Studio

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Cottage

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Description

Hotel opened in 2015, renovated in 2010. In this hotel 24 rooms, 1 floor.

Policies and conditions

Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: Contact the property for details
Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, Visa, MasterCard
Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:00.

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

Air conditioning
24-hour reception
Smoke-free property
Heating
Newspapers
Express check-in/check-out
Garden
Television in lobby
All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Rooms

Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Fridge
Family room
Smoke Detector
Cable TV
Hairdryer
Shower
Bathrobe
Alarm clock
Slippers
Toiletries

Accessibility

Accessibility features
Wheelchair Accessible

Services and amenities

Ironing
Luggage storage
Laundry
Safe-deposit box
Dry-cleaning
Luggage storage
Telephone

Meals

Coffee/tea for guests
Breakfast
Vending machine
Kitchen
Microwave oven

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English
Multi-language staff

Recreation

Barbecue grill(s)
Hiking
Picnic area
Barbeque

Parking

Free parking
Parking nearby
Free Parking on Premises

Business

Business center
Fax and copy machine

Sports

Fitness facilities
Golf course (within 3 km)

Beauty and wellness

First Aid Kit

Kids

Playroom
Family/Kid Friendly

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Street view

Video: The Palo Alto Inn Review - Palo Alto , United States of America

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Cleanliness

Amenities

Location

Service

05.05.2026 Corinne

Great deal on a budget!! I enjoyed my stay at the Palo Alto Inn and would stay here again. It is in an ideal location, and the rooms felt very clean- especially the bed. I like that they provided plenty of body wash, shampoo, and conditioner along with other toiletries. The microwave, fridge, and coffeemaker were great touches as well.

The staff were very friendly and made for a great stay. If I were to stay here again, I would request a second level room because I am sensitive to noise but that is applicable to any hotel.

14.01.2026 Guest

Good simple lodging place

01.12.2025 Sothea

2 star hotel for 5 star experience! I stayed at other 2 star hotels in the area like glass slipper inn (similar price, but disgusting). The Palo Alto Inn had clean floors and clean, comfortable beds. Atmosphere felt clean. I gave them a 5 star for top quality at the lowest price.

28.11.2025 Guest

Great time with helpful front desk! Clean room and plenty of space for luggage. Bathroom also very spacious

27.11.2025 Samliu

it's a fantastic experience.

21.10.2025 Marcy

This is by far one of the BEST hotel experiences we've had. We stay at hotels frequently as my son in law works for a large corporate hotel chain and this place totally out does them all. Check in was easy and pleasant. The gentleman helping us was so sweet and offered us complimentary drinks and snacks and a chocolate candy. Even gave us the option of ground floor which I highly appreciated as I don't do well with stairs. The room was immaculate! Clean, sanitized and had fresh flowers in both the room and bathroom. And let me tell you about the garden.. Zen overload 😌 We sat outside for hours after our event just sipping wine. Definitely will be back and HIGHLY recommend! Absolutely incredible and the price was amazing for what we got. 10/10 !

20.10.2025 Christina

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!

15.10.2025 Tina

This is a cute family owned motel with plenty of parking and excellent customer service. I called the morning of check in to ask about an early arrival and the desk said they would talk to the housekeeping manager. When we arrived, they did indeed have a room ready for us. The front desk staff were super friendly. There were 2 complimentary bottles of water in the room and complimentary snacks at the front desk. The heater warmed the room up within minutes and was not noisy unlike most wall units. The beds are comfortable. Plus it's a 3 minute walk away from Hobee's for breakfast. All in all would definitely recommend and would stay again.

01.07.2025 Guest

The room was clean and spacious enough for a couple. The staff were friendly and helpful, making for an overall pleasant stay.

29.06.2025 Ano

Good for the cost

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POIs near hotel

The Foster Museum (2.6 km)

The Foster Museum, established in 2016, showcases contemporary art and cultural exhibitions.

Bicentennial of Portola Expedition and El Palo Alto tree (6 km)

Bicentennial Tree recognition (6 km)

El Palo Alto (city’s namesake redwood tree) (6 km)

Ira E. Bonde commemorative plaque (6 km)

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

Restaurant «Su Hong» (1 min)

Restaurant «Hobee's Palo Alto» (2 min)

Frequently asked questions about The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

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

The cost of staying in The Zen Hotel Palo Alto depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 193 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.

Which room categories are available in the The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

You can book Run of House, Standard room, Standard room with harbour view, Standard room with view, 2 Bedrooms Standard room, Standard Single room, Standard Triple room, Standard Quadruple room, Standard Double room, Standard Double room with garden view, Standard Double room with harbour view, 1 Bedroom Standard Double room, Standard Quadruple room with garden view, 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room, Standard Sextuple room, Business room, Business Double room, Business Quadruple room, Deluxe room, Deluxe room with garden view, Deluxe room with view, Deluxe Single room, Deluxe Triple room, Deluxe Quadruple room, Deluxe Double room, Deluxe Double room with garden view, Deluxe Quadruple room with garden view, Deluxe Sextuple room, Grand room, Luxury room, Luxury Quadruple room, Junior Suite, Double Junior Suite, Suite, Suite with view, 1 Bedroom Suite, 2 Bedrooms Suite, 2 Bedrooms Suite with garden view, Single Suite, 2 Bedrooms Single Suite, Triple Suite, 2 Bedrooms Triple Suite, Quadruple Suite, Double Suite, Double Suite with garden view, 2 Bedrooms Double Suite, Quadruple Suite with garden view, 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with garden view, Sextuple Suite, Standard Suite, Standard Quadruple Suite, Business Suite, 2 Bedrooms Business Suite, Business Double Suite, Superior Suite, Superior Quadruple Suite, Superior Sextuple Suite, Deluxe Suite, Deluxe Double Suite, Grand Suite, Grand Double Suite, Studio, Double Studio, Quadruple Studio, Cottage, Deluxe Cottage in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-in at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is possible from 14:00, check-out is until 11:00.

Are pets allowed at The Palo Alto Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome at The Palo Alto Inn, but we recommend calling ahead to confirm details (e.g., pet size, fees).

Does The Palo Alto Inn serve breakfast?

No, The Palo Alto Inn does not provide breakfast.

How to get to The Palo Alto Inn from the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is San Jose Mineta International Airport, located about 23 mins from hotel by car (20.1 km) away.

What’s the cancellation policy at The Palo Alto Inn?

The cancellation policy at The Palo Alto Inn depends on your room type and booking terms.