Hotel Keen
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About this property
Hotel Keen is an independent, three-star property located in central Palo Alto, steps from Silicon Valley and a six-minute walk from Stanford University. Guests consistently rate the location highly, with a 4.8 out of 5 score based on over 650 reviews. The hotel sits near major attractions including Stanford Shopping Center and the Cantor Arts Center, while San Francisco International Airport is approximately 16.7 miles away.
The 42 guestrooms feature wireless internet access, LCD televisions with iPod docking stations, and work desks. Each room includes a coffee or tea maker for in-room convenience. Bathrooms are appointed with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay, and rooms are maintained as smoke-free. One suite is available for guests seeking additional space.
Hotel Keen provides complimentary continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A complimentary reception is held on select days for guests to socialize. The property offers free WiFi throughout, a communal living room, and a 24-hour front desk. Wheelchair accessibility accommodations are in place, and multilingual staff are available to assist. Bicycle rentals and nearby golf lessons can be arranged for guests interested in outdoor activities.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. The hotel welcomes pets—one dog per room is allowed for a nightly fee of $75, with a maximum weight of 25 pounds. Parking is available on-site, both on-street and in the garage. Express check-in and check-out options are available for added convenience.
Location & nearby attractions
Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Stanford Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Stanford University - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stanford University Arboretum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stanford Shopping Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cantor Arts Center - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Rodin Sculpture Garden - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Stanford Stadium - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Frost Amplitheater - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Allied Arts Guild - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Hoover Tower - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 16.8 km / 10.4 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26.9 km / 16.7 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 46.8 km / 29.1 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel Keen is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Yes
- we will allow one dog per room
- up to 25 lbs. maximum with the payment of a $75 per night pet fee.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Nearby parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (49 ft away)
- Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Know before you go
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- Contactless check-out is available.