Hotel Keen

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Downtown Palo Alto, done with purpose

Hotel Keen keeps things simple and smart, with a sleek European-inspired vibe built for getting work done, then switching off. The lobby stays useful around the clock with a self-serve Nespresso station and a grab-and-go marketplace for snacks, drinks, and essentials. Rooms follow the same clean-line approach with compact, unfussy layouts and thoughtful touches for travelers on the move.

  • Dining nearby, anytime

    One block from University Avenue’s lineup of dining, drinks, and entertainment.

  • Connected by rail

    Caltrain is one block away for car-free commuting to nearby cities.

  • Wellness Studio option

    A king room with Peloton, Fit-Kit, mini-fridge, and city-view windows.
$138 nightly
The total price is $160
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Complimentary daily breakfast with smoothies and weekend hot items
  • Weeknight wine reception with local pours and snacks
  • Complimentary bicycles for exploring downtown Palo Alto
  • On-demand in-room Fit-Kit with yoga mat and bands
  • In-room streaming with screencasting and movie library
  • Elemis bath amenities, plus robes and slippers on request
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cozy Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a small desk, a chair, a robe hanging on a rack, and a patterned curtain.

Cozy Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Silicon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stanford Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stanford University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 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
  • ‪Macarena - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nola - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Patio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maruwu Seicha 丸宇製茶 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Keen

  • When you stay at Hotel Keen, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Silicon Valley and Stanford University. 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 Stanford University Medical Center and Shoreline Amphitheatre. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

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

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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

    • Onsite garage
    • Offsite parking within 49 ft (USD 30.00 per day)
    • Street parking available

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
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

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 30.00 per day (49 ft away)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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
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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 6 minutes' walk from Stanford University.

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Reviews

Hotel Keen Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was wholesome, healthy, and above-average with good options. (10 reviews)
  • The hotel's location is very good with many dining opportunities nearby. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great! Personable staff great breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, always a good stay!
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8/10 Very good

No refrigerator in our very small room. Excellent staff and very clean hotel. Excellent location. You need to pay for a $25 a day parking pass for the public garage directly across the street..
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel excellent staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean near Stanford
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8/10 Very good

Great location, clean good A/C
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6/10 Good

I've stayed at this hotel multiple times, and it is generally a great location and a nice option. However, I stay for business and typically take calls in the AM. During this stay, the housekeeping staff knocked on my door a minimum of 3x while I was taking calls, before 9am PT. Check out is 12pm PT. In addition, the shower did not produce warm water, let alone hot water, for the entirety of my stay. Seems the hotel is going downhill a bit. Which is too bad considering the nice stays I have had in the past.
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was easy and secure. Staff was friendly. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed staying here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to visit
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is in a great location right off University in downtown Palo Alto. Room was small but advertised as “cozy” so I expected it. Bed was really comfortable. It would have been nice to have mini fridge in room. The room I had was not well insulated in terms of sound. I heard voices late into the night and early in the morning. Cold breakfast (cereal, boiled eggs) was free and coffee was good quality. If you’re driving you should know that there is no parking or valet at the property. If you’re there on the weekend there’s a garage across the street with lower levels open to the public but it’s locked up between 10pm and 7am. During the week public parking is not allowed there, and most other parking is limited to 2 hours. I asked about parking at the front desk and the attendant was pretty vague. Hotel should provide detailed options for parking during your stay
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8/10 Very good

I loved the location and the price. Only issue was there was a bar next-door open till 2 AM and I could hear the music.
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8/10 Very good

Clean, tiny room; great wholesome breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property and location
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10/10 Exceptional

Professional & courteous staff, great accommodations & location
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8/10 Very good

Very small hotel but located in the prime location of downtown Palo Alto. Perfect for a short stay and if you don’t plan on staying in the room for a prolong amount of time.
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10/10 Exceptional

Have stayed here a few times while visiting campus. Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice small hotel central location
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10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently and centrally located within walking distance to many dining opportunities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect in and out stay for Menlo Park area. Walking distance to everything and great front of house staff
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Small Rooms. Good value. Can’t check-in till 3 PM is a little inconvenient.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a very nice area. Check-in was easy. Staff was friendly. The room was a bit small.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice

The hotel was clean and the breakfast had good healthy options.