Top Boutique Hotels in Palo Alto (2026)

Surrounded by lagoons filled with Koi and waterfalls, this hotel is 3.5-miles from downtown Palo Alto. All rooms have free fiber-optic Wi-Fi and a 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable. An outdoor pool is available. At Dinah’s Garden Hotel, guest rooms include a refrigerator and a coffee maker. A safety deposit box is available in every room. A gym with indoor and outdoor facilities is located at the hotel. Complimentary self-parking is also available. Dinah's Poolside Restaurant is open for made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner daily featuring a full bar and California craft beers on tap. THE SEA by Alexander's Steakhouse serves fresh and local sustainably harvested seafood. Dinah's Poolside Restaurant is open for made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Dinah’s Hotel is 14-miles from San Jose International Airport. Stanford University is 4.5-miles away.

- "The grounds" - "Very stylish, clean, and spacious accommodations. Big studio style suite with dining table, living room seating, kitchenette, big comfortable bed, walk in closet with weights and a yoga mat, mirrored vanity sink and separate bathroom room with jet tub. Unique art pieces and ohh a patio. It was a wonderful stay for a fantastic price. I look forward to staying here again." - "Peaceful, beautiful, plenty of parking, good breakfast restaurant and kind staff."

Located 3 mi from Stanford University, this boutique hotel features a rooftop lap pool and a spa with a steam room. It features an on-site restaurant. All rooms offer a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Guest rooms at Four Season Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto include a DVD/CD player with access to a DVD/CD library. Each spacious room is equipped with a full marble bathroom with a relaxing deep soaking tub. Views of the San Francisco Bay Area or the Santa Cruz Mountains are featured from guest rooms. Offering indoor or outdoor dining, Quattro restaurant is located at East Palo Alto Four Seasons Hotel. The restaurant serves light, contemporary cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and features 24-hour in-room service. Adjacent to the restaurant, The Bar offers cocktails and various snacks with indoor or outdoor lounge seating. A 24-hour business center and multilingual concierge services are available to guests of Four Seasons Hotel. If they prefer, guests can visit the on-site spa and wellness center, which offers body and massage therapy, facials, manicures and pedicures. A 24-hour fitness center is also available. Stanford Shopping Center is 3 mi from this hotel. California’s Great America amusement park is 15 minutes’ drive away. San Francisco International Airport is 20 mi from Four Season Hotel.

- "Location" - "Lovely staff, pretty property" - "The service by the staff was exceptional." - "Great service" - "The ambiance the location" - "Great, personal welcome. A fantastic room you really feel great in. A comfortable bed. Excellent bathroom with both shower and bath tub. Big TV set. An outdoor swimming pool with warm water. Great art on the walls." - "Warm and speed welcoming Bed quality and bathroom equipment Housekeeping Nice finest dinner Pool"

This modern hotel is conveniently located within 1640 feet’ walk of Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Stanford University. Plush bathrobes and free WiFi are provided in guest rooms. Select suites at the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto feature a view of downtown Palo Alto. A balcony, fresh bathrobes, boutique bath products, and floor-to-ceiling windows are offered in each room. Internet radio with Bluetooth, a 47-inch flat-screen cable TV and an Illy Espresso Machine are also provided. White Frettè linens and modern gray and yellow accents are featured throughout the rooms and suites. A full service dining experience is offered at the on-site restaurant Nobu Palo Alto. 24-hour room service is offered guests. Stanford University Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive away. Palo Alto Art Center is 5 minutes’ drive away from Nobu Hotel Palo Alto.

- "location and service" - "A fantastic location in Palo Alto and proximity to Stanford. Very calm and peaceful hotel with comfortable rooms." - "It’s clean and conveniently located at the heart of Palo Alto where restaurants are just walkable distance" - "The building was beautiful and well maintained. Wonderful Japanese gardens. Food was delicious" - "Great rooms and great breakfast. Very friendly staff. Also top location in Palo Alto" - "Location. Downtown Palo Alto"

Next to Stanford University in Palo Alto, this Silicon Valley hotel features on-site dining and a modern fitness center. All guest rooms have a flat-screen cable TV. An iPod docking station and coffee machine with gourmet coffee are provided in each guest room at The Westin Palo Alto. A spacious private bathroom with plush bathrobes, premium toiletries and separate bathtub and shower is included. Restaurant Soleil serves California cuisine. The Luna Lounge features a full bar, extensive wine list and specialty cocktails. An outdoor heated pool and landscaped courtyards are available for guest relaxation. Local running and walking guides are available. Stanford Medical Center and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital are within 2 miles of the Palo Alto Westin. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 19 miles away.

- "Everything and the hotel team" - "Excellent" - "Very clean. Staff was outstanding and accommodating." - "The hotel was very clean and well stocked" - "Amazing room and bathroom. I didn’t want to leave. Big well equipped workout room. Great location." - "We stayed at the Westin last year for a track meet. Location was great, hotel room was fabulous & I love the bath tub!!!" - "Nice staff comfortable bed bathtub" - "Luxury and comfortable"