The Cardinal Hotel
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About this property
The Cardinal Hotel is an independent, 2.5-star property located in central Palo Alto, California. Within a 10-minute walk, guests can reach Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center. The hotel sits 1.9 miles from Stanford University Medical Center and 3.5 miles from Facebook Campus, making it a convenient base for visitors to Silicon Valley.
The Cardinal Hotel offers 63 guestrooms, each equipped with an LED television and satellite service for entertainment. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses topped with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Bathrooms include a bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer. Guest comfort ratings average 4.2 out of 5.
The property provides complimentary wireless internet access throughout the facility. A fireplace in the lobby offers a gathering space. An on-site coffee shop serves full breakfasts on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for an additional fee. An art gallery is located on-site. The hotel maintains a smoke-free environment and is managed by a professional property host. An elevator and luggage storage are available for guest convenience. Service animals are welcome and exempt from fees.
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM with anytime arrival available, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property features on-street parking and a garage. Express check-in and check-out options are offered at the 24-hour front desk. Pets are not permitted, though service animals are accommodated. The hotel holds a strong guest rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 281 reviews.
Location & nearby attractions
Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Stanford Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Stanford University - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Stanford University Arboretum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Stanford Shopping Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cantor Arts Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Stanford Stadium - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Rodin Sculpture Garden - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Frost Amplitheater - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Allied Arts Guild - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Hoover Tower - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26.6 km / 16.5 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 32.6 km / 20.2 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 45.9 km / 28.5 mi
The preferred airport for The Cardinal Hotel is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
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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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
- Nearby parking fee: USD 15 per day (39 ft away)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day
Know before you go
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).