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Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Stanford University

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Located near Stanford University, Hotel Keen offers a convenient stay with continental breakfast and a manager's reception. Enjoy in-room WiFi, coworking spaces, express check-in and out options as well as the helpful staff that has left previous guests impressed.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Communal living room
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Limited housekeeping
$124 nightly
The total price is $143
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cozy Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
425 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301-1621

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 21 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 22 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 54 min drive
  • Palo Alto Station - 4 min walk
  • California Ave Station - 4 min drive
  • Menlo Park Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Verve Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Patio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Maple - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Macarena - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Keen

At Hotel Keen, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short drive of San Francisco Bay and Shoreline Amphitheatre. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite garage
    • Offsite parking within 49 ft (USD 15.00 per day)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free reception (select days)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Wine tasting room
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 15.00 per day (49 ft away)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International

Also known as

Hotel Keen
Hotel Keen Palo Alto
Keen Hotel
Keen Palo Alto
Hotel Keen Hotel
Hotel Keen Palo Alto
Hotel Keen Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Hotel Keen?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Keen?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Keen?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Keen and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Hotel Keen like?

Hotel Keen is in Downtown Palo Alto, a short 4-minute walk from Palo Alto Station and 7 minutes' walk from Stanford Shopping Center.

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Reviews

Hotel Keen Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Shower
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Parking
Lobby

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and location
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Have stayed here a few times while visiting campus. Great location.
Linda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently and centrally located within walking distance to many dining opportunities.
Osman, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Iona, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a very nice area. Check-in was easy. Staff was friendly. The room was a bit small.
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel right downtown. Great value. Room was small but nice and staff were super friendly and helpful. Floor was a bit dirty in the room. Would stay again!
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay. Great staff and room was clean and modern. Breakfast was healthy and pleasant. Fantastic coffee ( Nespresso at the lobby). Ask for a room away from the kitchen area as they were preparing breakfast items at 5.30/ 6 am and it was so noisy. Over all a very positive experience!
Ti, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice

The hotel was clean and the breakfast had good healthy options.
Jayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful stay here. Great location, walkable to everything, the staff was friendly and accommodating, room was clean, bed is comfortable, it’s quiet, and they always kept the refreshment area will cold infused water and coffee. Would stay here again and recommend. They also have complimentary bikes to ride around town.
katherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Professional & courteous staff, great accommodations & location
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable in a great area. Excellent. Little breakfast. My only criticism is that I want a real door on the bathroom. I cannot imagine why architects think it's cool to put Windows and partial doors in front of toilets.
Matthew A, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and convenient
UNCHISA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Andrea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint, clean, and nice

Hotel Keen is perfect for my stays in Palo Alto for track meets at Stanford. It is next to dining and shopping options and a short walk to Stanford’s campus. Yhry have a bike to use and even had an umbrella to use when it was raining.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central location and easy to walk to great food and shopping in the downtown Palo Alto area. Super convenient to get to the Stanford campus also.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect in and out stay for Menlo Park area. Walking distance to everything and great front of house staff
emily, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Simple, clean room and bathroom at a reasonable price. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Virginia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, clean and cozy room!
Dana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was cozy and clean.
Leticia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great accomodation and location

This was a great little hotel for my wife and I. It is for sure a “boutique” style hotel. The rooms are small and there is a small inconvenience that you have to walk through the bathroom to exit the room, but for just the two of to spend a quick weekend in Palo Alto together it was GREAT! The hotel is VERY close to University Ave where all the restaurants and bars are. And it is a quick Uber/Lyft ride to shopping and other dining.
Hans, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable bed. Our room was in the back of the building and we stayed Saturday night. There must be a club in the block over because load music going until late at night. If you’re a light sleeper ask for a room in the front of the building
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simple hotel without the frills but extremely well located right in downtown Palo Alto - walkable to Caltrain station (2 minutes), Stanford and shops/restaurants on your doorstep. Friendly and helpful staff, would definitely return here.
Chris, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located, wonderful staff. Thank you!
Kristina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parking garage across the street from hotel lobby entrance and it’s free on weekend. Cute, clean and comfortable. Great service. Free breakfast.
Sitara, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The small room was very clean, bed comfortable, close to other shops and some eateries. Dislikes - as you open the entrance door to the room, the bathroom to the right had no door. as you entered the small room, there was a sliding barn type door to separate the entrance door from the bed area, one chair, small desk, no microwave, no frig, two glasses one bottle of water, coffee maker. ice maker in locked kitchen, tiny breakfast area, (didn't eat) locked pay parking in garage that was very unclean. if you was using the toilet you had to tell your guest to wait outside until you finished using it. It might work for one person with no guest. Would I go back there to stay? No! we stayed there to attend a Graduation ceremony. Do your research well.
gene, 2-night trip