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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Stanford University

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

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

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
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zareen's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Hotel near Stanford University
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • -32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Fridges, microwaves and electric kettles

Languages

English

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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Stanford Motor Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Hotel Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions

Is Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay and a fee of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto located?

Located in Ventura, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Stanford University and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Stanford University Medical Center. Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion are also within 2 miles (3 km). California Ave Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 459 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

Norma

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Kuan-Tsae

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

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Jared

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

8/10 Good

Bryant

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

8/10 Good

Frances

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

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No real air conditioner, noisy, pool closed because it was unsafe for use. Explained to check-in staff that the lodging was unacceptable and we could not stay there. The staff person agreed to cancel the reservation and refund our money but over a week later, still have not received the refund. Messaged the property multiple times but no response. HORRIBLE PLACE THAT STEALS YOUR MONEY - DO NOT STAY!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

fredric

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

Belle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful! Came back to a clean and neat room every night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is a little run down but it served our purpose. Close to Stanford hospital for an overnight stay. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so helpful. Area not so good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pete

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

Nice

Nice place, a bit vintage but not unexpected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, all nessities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
D
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

Very good

Having had to travel out of state for medical care, needless to say I was not in “vacation mode” when we arrived after a long drive. We were kindly greeted and checked in promptly. The rooms are not perfect but are clean, comfortable, and the hotel’s location to Stanford is ideal. We will stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff, the convenient location and it was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again based on staff and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff but facilities need upgrading, electrical wiring looks dangerous, minimal amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was comfortable and was an easy drive to Stanford. Restaurants were easy walking distance. Its an older property, but what was nice was the interaction with the staff. Both check in and check out clerks were kind and accommodating. Nice people are my favorite people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kyndaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bed, clean bathroom, friendly staff. Neal was especially helpful - I requested an upstairs room and he went out of his way to give me and my friend a spacious upstairs room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024