AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
744 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA, USSee what's available
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About this property
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto is a 3.5-star property located in Palo Alto's Charleston Gardens neighborhood, steps from Silicon Valley and a 4-minute drive from Shoreline Amphitheatre. Stanford University is 4.1 miles away, and the hotel sits 7.9 miles from San Francisco Bay. San Jose International Airport is 12 miles away, with San Francisco and Oakland airports within 20 and 30 miles respectively.
The hotel offers 145 air-conditioned rooms, including 2 suites, each equipped with flat-screen televisions, complimentary wireless internet, and cable programming. Private bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. All rooms feature laptop-compatible safes and desks; rollaway beds are available for an additional charge. Guests rate room comfort at 4.6 out of 5.
Dining options include AC Kitchen, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar/lounge. Buffet breakfast is available daily for a fee, served weekday mornings from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The property provides a fitness center, free WiFi, conference space totaling 2,100 square feet across three meeting rooms, and a banquet hall. Additional amenities include 24-hour front desk service, a business center, laundry facilities, and valet parking for an extra charge. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, a fitness center, meeting spaces, and on-site dining.
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. Pets are welcome for a $150 non-refundable fee. The property maintains a 4.5 out of 5 overall guest rating across 182 reviews.
Location & nearby attractions
Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Shoreline Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
San Antonio Shopping Center - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Rengstorff Park - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Shoreline Amphitheatre - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
San Andreas Fault Trail - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Computer History Museum - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Mountain View Farmers Market - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
NASA Ames Visitor Center - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
San Francisco Bay - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts - 4.9 km / 3 mi
NASA Ames Research - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Los Altos History Museum - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Moffett Federal Airfield - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Palo Alto VA Hospital - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 19.9 km / 12.3 mi
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 19.4 km / 12.1 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 37.5 km / 23.3 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 62.1 km / 38.6 mi
The preferred airport for AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
Rooms
Dining
Amenities & features
Getting here
AC Hotel Palo Alto is 12 miles from San Jose Intl Airport (SJC), 20 miles from San Francisco Airport (SFO) and 30 miles from Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Valet parking available at $22 per night
Check-in & check-out
- 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 fire extinguisher
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Pet policy
Pets are welcome.
- $150 non-refundable pet fee
Fees & policies
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately $23 for adults and $23 for children Covered valet parking fee: $30 per day (in/out privileges) Covered extended parking fee: $30 per day Pet fee: $150 Service animals are exempt from fees Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Know before you go
- Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM.
Where is AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto located?
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto is located at 744 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA, US.
What attractions are near AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Shoreline Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi San Antonio Shopping Center - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Rengstorff Park - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi Shoreline Amphitheatre - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi San Andreas Fault Trail - 3.2 km / 2 mi Computer History Museum - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Mountain View Farmers Market - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi NASA Ames Visitor Center - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi San Francisco Bay - 4.8 km / 3 mi Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts - 4.9 km / 3 mi NASA Ames Research - 4.9 km / 3 mi Los Altos History Museum - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi Moffett Federal Airfield - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi Palo Alto VA Hospital - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi The nearest airports are: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 19.9 km / 12.3 mi San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 19.4 km / 12.1 mi San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 37.5 km / 23.3 mi Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 62.1 km / 38.6 mi The preferred airport for AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
Does AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto offer parking?
Valet parking available at $22 per night
How do I get to AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?
AC Hotel Palo Alto is 12 miles from San Jose Intl Airport (SJC), 20 miles from San Francisco Airport (SFO) and 30 miles from Oakland International Airport (OAK). Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
What dining options are available at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?
Enjoy a meal at AC Kitchen or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
What amenities does AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto offer?
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto features amenities such as Bar & Lounge, Gym, Restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly, Laundry.
What are the rooms like at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?
Make yourself at home in one of the 145 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Is AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto pet-friendly?
Yes, AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto is pet-friendly. $150 non-refundable pet fee.
What fees should I know about at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately $23 for adults and $23 for children Covered valet parking fee: $30 per day (in/out privileges) Covered extended parking fee: $30 per day Pet fee: $150 Service animals are exempt from fees Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
What should I know before staying at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).