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The Cottages Hotel

3.0 star property

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Courtyard
Seasonal outdoor pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94027
  • Place, Menlo College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kepler's Books
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Menlo Park

With a stay at The Cottages Hotel in Menlo Park, you'll be steps from Silicon Valley and a 5-minute drive from Stanford University. .This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from San Francisco Bay and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Stanford Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Menlo College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Atherton Tennis Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Music@Menlo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kepler's Books - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Atherton Station - 14 min walk
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Saint Frank Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Andytown Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Cottages Hotel

The Cottages Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Menlo Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October

The Cottages Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 537 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the time you check in to the time you check out, you have friendly staff clean facilities. The room is spectacularly clean, and it was just cozy.! Loved the private lanai!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

gretchen, Fairfield

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accomodating. Room and facility was so clean - love it and would recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Titin, Kaneohe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, clean, excellent breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

The breakfast is a nice amenity
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sidharth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and accommodating staff. Rooms are renovated with modern furniture and the bed is cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly easy check-in with the staff. Toom was soacious and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, meticulous, and quiet…. Throw in 24/7 coffee and free breakfast, I’ll definitely return. Way better that the 5 star resorts I’ve stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem. Very comfortable and cozy with a great staff, excellent breakfast and thoughtful amenities. And the 24-hour availability of free, quality coffee drinks is a huge bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresh, healthy and and varied breakfast choices Fabulous high-end Franke coffee machine. Comfortable, clean rooms with nice amenities. Numerous indoor and outdoor areas to relax. This please is a real find!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely property with pool and fire pit, convenient parking, attractive, clean rooms with private terrace/balcony, wonderful amenities by Lather, as well as lavender pillow spray
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about “The Cottages” is superb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, excellent staff, well appointed !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Philadelphia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well run hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Shoreline

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a lovely little hotel with so many thoughtful details. I really felt like a special guest. Breakfast was wonderful, too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and outstanding, morning breakfast was delicious and the staff was warm and professional!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really comfortable and convenient location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025