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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Stanford University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stanford Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Palo Alto

With a stay at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto in Palo Alto (Ventura), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Stanford University and 8 minutes from Stanford University Medical Center. .This hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from San Francisco Bay and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Levi's Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Whisman Station - 10 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 18 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbird - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fambrini's Terrace Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Hotel with free breakfast, near Stanford University
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • -32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 40.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 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.

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Stanford Motor Inn
Stanford Motor Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Hotel Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Hotel
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Palo Alto
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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 468 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE, FRESNO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little outdate. Noise air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luymar

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Santa Cruz

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma, Gustine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I like the place is small but cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

fredric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an old property and somewhat run down. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable if you like a soft bed. The air conditioning was effective but noisy when it continually recycled. Fortunately it was cool enough that I could turn off the cooling function. It is okay if you are on a budget, however, I would pay a little more for a little better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in Palo Alto

Great stay in Palo Alto-close to the sights and parks of the area for family entertainment and then the concert at Stanford. For the overall cost, the property was great and quiet and we appreciated the drink service in the lobby area and free breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryant

Liked: Staff & service
The a/c wasn
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Alsatia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean and staff was great. Bed was very firm and uncomfortable, AC took hours to cool down room in a heat wave and we were also right above a smoking section with an infant. Our door wouldn’t open unless you pulled the handle in a very specific way. Breakfast was some pastries, granola bars, oatmeal, and coffee/juice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Nice paintings but rooms need updating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kuan-Tsae, Rockville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yee Lam

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bedding was terrible cheap polyester sheets that were uncomfortable and didn’t breathe. People upstairs literally were running, slamming doors, moving furniture for hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Yang

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just an average overpriced hotel in a sketchy neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

carrie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I don't want to give a bad review, but the owners are struggling to "improve" this old motel and they just have terrible taste. (My opinion) The room is old. It seems to cater to construction workers on remote jobs - they sit around all evening on a patio and talk loudly (and topics not cool if you had kids around) into the night. Same early in the morning. The owners are extremely friendly and are very proud of the place. I don't want to dampen their enthusiasm or be overly critical - So, I'll just say the price is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jared

Travelled with family
The staff was very warm and welcoming. The property was old and outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025