Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, USSee what's available
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About this property
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto is an independent 2.5-star hotel located steps from Silicon Valley and a 2-minute drive from Stanford University. The property offers convenient access to the Palo Alto area, with San Francisco Bay 7.9 miles away and Levi's Stadium 10.6 miles distant. Nearby airports include Palo Alto (3 miles), Mineta San Jose International (15 miles), and San Francisco International (23 miles).
The hotel features 37 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with refrigerators, LCD televisions, cable programming, and DVD players. Rooms include complimentary wireless internet access, microwaves, desks, and phones with free local calls. Bathrooms are fitted with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guest comfort ratings average 4.1 out of 5.
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto serves a complimentary continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The property offers free wireless internet access throughout, a picnic area, and a vending machine for guest convenience. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers in the lobby, free self-parking, luggage storage, and housekeeping on request. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible registration desk. Dogs are permitted; up to two dogs per room are allowed with a non-refundable daily deposit of $20 or weekly deposit of $50. Service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM onward, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is managed by a professional host. Overall guest rating is 4.2 out of 5 across 428 reviews, with 76.8% of guests recommending the property.
Location & nearby attractions
Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Stanford University - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Stanford Stadium - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Palo Alto VA Hospital - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Hoover Tower - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Frost Amplitheater - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
San Antonio Shopping Center - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Palo Alto Art Center - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Stanford Memorial Church - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Stanford Shopping Center - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Cantor Arts Center - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 19.4 km / 12.1 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26.2 km / 16.3 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 Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
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Dining
Amenities & features
Getting here
Palo Alto (3 miles), Mineta San Jose International Airport (15 miles), Oakland International Airport (38 miles), San Francisco International (23 miles)
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
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, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- 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
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Pet policy
Pets are welcome.
- Small dogs allowed with non-refundable daily deposit of $20.00 USD or weekly deposit of $50.00 USD Pet Deposit: 2000
Fees & policies
- Pet deposit: $40 per stay Pet fee: $40 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Know before you go
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - anytime. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Where is Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto located?
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto is located at 3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, US.
What attractions are near Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Stanford University - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Stanford Stadium - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi Stanford Maples Pavillion - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi Palo Alto VA Hospital - 3 km / 1.9 mi Hoover Tower - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi Frost Amplitheater - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi San Antonio Shopping Center - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Palo Alto Art Center - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Stanford Memorial Church - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Stanford Shopping Center - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Cantor Arts Center - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi The nearest airports are: San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 19.4 km / 12.1 mi Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26.2 km / 16.3 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 Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
How do I get to Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?
Palo Alto (3 miles), Mineta San Jose International Airport (15 miles), Oakland International Airport (38 miles), San Francisco International (23 miles) Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
What dining options are available at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
What amenities does Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto offer?
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto features amenities such as Free Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly, Free Parking, Non-Smoking, Free Breakfast.
What are the rooms like at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Is Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto pet-friendly?
Yes, Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto is pet-friendly. Small dogs allowed with non-refundable daily deposit of $20.00 USD or weekly deposit of $50.00 USD Pet Deposit: 2000.
What fees should I know about at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?
Pet deposit: $40 per stay Pet fee: $40 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees 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 Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.