The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Property class: 3
Art Deco motel in city center in Palo Alto

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At The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Stanford University and Silicon Valley. Guests can enjoy the fitness center or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. This Art Deco motel is also within a short drive of Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford University Medical Center. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

For families (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$98 nightly
The total price is $113
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside lamp, a clock, and an exit sign on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 286 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 532 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a framed picture of a waterfall, and a framed picture of a hat.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(126 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 286 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a plant.

Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 693 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and red accents, a bedside table with a remote control, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 680 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Silicon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Labyrinth At Grace - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 26 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 18 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 18 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 56 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 4 min drive
  • Atherton Station - 11 min drive
  • San Antonio Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Yutori - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

  • At The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Stanford University and Silicon Valley. Guests can enjoy the fitness center or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. This Art Deco motel is also within a short drive of Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford University Medical Center. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1970
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel Zen
Zen Hotel
Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Zen Palo Alto
Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino M8trix (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center, a picnic area, and a garden.

What's the area around The Zen Hotel Palo Alto like?

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is in Green Acres, a short 1-minute walk from Silicon Valley. Travelers say the area is safe.

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Reviews

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were plentiful and delicious, with many guests praising the variety and quality of the meal. (224 reviews)
  • Parking was easy, plentiful, and free, with some reviewers noting it was a convenient and safe experience. (53 reviews)
  • The hotel offers a good breakfast and is conveniently located near many restaurants and eateries. (30 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

For the price, this is as good of a stay as you could ask for. The beds were not fantastic, but I couldn’t complain considering the comparative price. Clean, ice machine, staff was helpful, breakfast was much more than we expected. I would recommend staying here!
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10/10 Exceptional

So easy to find with easy parking - two of the things I worry about most. Cute rooms and very clean!
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed one night at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, and being able to check in late was a big plus. The location was convenient, and the price left room in the budget to actually enjoy the trip. Breakfast had plenty of delicious options, so we left happily fed and ready for the day.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was really good
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious and clean. Parking was free and plentiful. The rate was affordable. Breakfast was good. The only downside was that the toilet ran, but it was not audible with the door closed.
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8/10 Very good

Very adequate - room and property very clean, staff friendly. Excellent value for the area.
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8/10 Very good

I would stay there again. Clean, good location and free parking!
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10/10 Exceptional

Zen was a great hotel with fantastic amenities. Rooms were clean, hotel looked nice, great design, fantastic breakfast and on top of all, dedicated and hardworking staff with great attitude. Location is great and area is safe and peaceful. Will certainly be back at Zen soon!
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy access to local activities. Great breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing stay. The room was clean, quiet, and comfy. The exercise room was new with everything you could possibly need.... minus water. Bring your own if you decide to workout. Breakfast had a little bit of everything to meet all diet needs. Im gluten free. I would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Has everything you need for a comfortable stay at the right price.
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10/10 Exceptional

it was a very pleasant stay and the staffs were helpful
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel with good amenities and breakfast.
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8/10 Very good

Def worth the price. Warm and welcoming room atmosphere. Clean all around!! Nice modern upgrades. I appreciated the coziness of the room verses the typical hospital white room feel. Def surprised to see a jacuzzi tub in our room. I would recommend!
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8/10 Very good

I was able to do super early check in, really nice staff and friedly, Thanks.
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10/10 Exceptional

We'll be staying here during future trips to the area: friendly staff, clean rooms, great showers.
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10/10 Exceptional

We booked the suite to be able to host family living in student housing. There was a table for 6, sitting space, kitchenette, bedroom. The staff helped readily with any inquiries.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a very pleasant stay in a quiet neighborhood with stores and restaurants nearby.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Staffs are very helpful and decent breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

For the price it was surprisingly comfortable and above expectations.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Parking was easy and breakfast was convenient.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best place to say love the staff and the place!!!
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8/10 Very good

The hotel and the staff were attentive. Overall, the stay was nice