The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, USSee what's available
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About this property
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is a 3-star Magnuson Hotels property centrally located in Palo Alto, CA. A 4-minute drive from Stanford University and 13 minutes from San Francisco Bay, the hotel places guests near major regional attractions including Levi's Stadium (9.8 miles away) and Stanford University Medical Center (4.3 miles away). San Jose Airport is 10 miles from the property.
Each of the 37 guestrooms features a pillowtop bed with premium bedding, refrigerator, and microwave. Rooms are equipped with 37-inch LCD televisions offering satellite programming and complimentary wireless internet. Private bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. The property maintains a guest comfort rating of 4.4 out of 5.
The hotel offers a complimentary buffet breakfast served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Recreational facilities include a fitness center, garden, and picnic area. The property provides complimentary wireless internet throughout, luggage storage, a safe-deposit box at the front desk, and a 24-hour front desk. Laundry facilities and dry cleaning services are available. The hotel is smoke-free and features wheelchair-accessible amenities including a fitness center and registration desk. Hiking and biking trails are nearby, as are golfing and bicycle rental options.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with flexible arrival times; check-out is at 11:00 AM. Service animals are welcome and exempt from fees. The property has no elevators, and upper floors are accessible by stairs only. With an overall guest rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 1,083 reviews, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto serves as a practical base for visitors to Silicon Valley.
Location & nearby attractions
Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
San Antonio Shopping Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
San Andreas Fault Trail - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Palo Alto VA Hospital - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Rengstorff Park - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Stanford University - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Shoreline Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Stanford Stadium - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Los Altos History Museum - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Stevens Creek Trail - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Palo Alto Art Center - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Hoover Tower - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Frost Amplitheater - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 38.9 km / 24.2 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 52.1 km / 32.4 mi
The preferred airport for The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
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Getting here
San Jose Airport, 10 miles, no shuttle provided, one way taxi around $45.
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 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- 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-out is available
Pet policy
Pets are not allowed.
Fees & policies
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Know before you go
- Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - anytime. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Where is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto located?
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is located at 4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, US.
What attractions are near The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi San Antonio Shopping Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi San Andreas Fault Trail - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Palo Alto VA Hospital - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi Rengstorff Park - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi Stanford University - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi Shoreline Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi Stanford Stadium - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi Stanford Maples Pavillion - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi Los Altos History Museum - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi Stevens Creek Trail - 4.9 km / 3 mi Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 5 km / 3.1 mi Palo Alto Art Center - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi Hoover Tower - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi Frost Amplitheater - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi The nearest airports are: San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 38.9 km / 24.2 mi Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 52.1 km / 32.4 mi The preferred airport for The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
How do I get to The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
San Jose Airport, 10 miles, no shuttle provided, one way taxi around $45. Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
What dining options are available at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
What amenities does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offer?
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto features amenities such as Gym, Free Wi-Fi, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Free Breakfast.
What are the rooms like at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto pet-friendly?
Pets are not allowed at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto.
What fees should I know about at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) 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 The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.