Best Hotels in Palo Alto, CA

Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, Rosewood Sand Hill unfolds over 16 acres near the Santa Cruz Mountains. The urban retreat charms both business and leisure travelers with resort amenities and a relaxed translation of luxury. Each air-conditioned guest room at our hotel is a haven of comfort and luxury. Equipped with a flat-screen HDTV with satellite channels and movies on demand, walk-in closets, bathrobes and slippers, and Nespresso coffee machines, our rooms are designed to cater to your every need. Step out onto your private terrace or balcony, furnished for your comfort, and enjoy breathtaking views of the gardens, pool area, or the Santa Cruz Mountains. The building's architecture features neutral hues complimented by rich wood tones of walnut, cherry, and cedar. Guests can also enjoy our in-room dining, housekeeping, and turn-down service. Overnight laundry and dry cleaning services are also available. Overnight shoeshine is complimentary. Valet parking is also available. At Rosewood Sand Hill, we understand that dining is an integral part of your stay. That's why we offer a variety of dining options to cater to every palate. Madera restaurant, with its menu of regional cuisine and locally grown produce, offers a dining experience like no other. The relaxing dining room, with its sweeping views of the local Santa Cruz Mountains, sets the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal. For a quick bite, Madera Bar and our outdoor pool offer a selection of light meals, sandwiches, and snacks. Explore various experiences designed to deepen connections and forge enduring memories, like test-driving our onsite Lucid Air and taking our electric Bluejay Bikes to discover our breathtaking surroundings. Embark on unforgettable cycling adventures in the heart of the Bay Area. Explore the stunning Skyline Boulevard, a haven for road cyclists, while staying at Rosewood Sand Hill. The Rosewood Sand Hill fitness center is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including cardiovascular, weight, and Kinesis machines. Group fitness classes are offered throughout the week in the Movement Studio. If guests prefer, professional trainers are available for private sessions.

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.

- "Courteous staff, fresh clean scent, beautiful view of the Bay." - "Leisure time with family" - "Outstanding" - "It was a welcome and lovely stay" - "A fantastic room, a great outdoor swimming pool and excellent design" - "Nice"

Next to Stanford University, on the San Francisco Peninsula, this Menlo Park, California hotel offers luxury amenities, contemporary guestrooms and a lively on-site restaurant. The Stanford Park Hotel is a completely nonsmoking hotel with a year-round heated swimming pool and hot tub. Guests can enjoy an intense workout in the fitness center or relax by the firepits with a glass of wine. From live music in the courtyard during the summer, to plush sofas by the fireplace in the living room, there is something perfect to fit every mood. All guestrooms at The Stanford Park are spacious and feature upscale bedding, with sofas or oversize chairs with an ottoman. The newly updated bathrooms feature double vanities and walk-in showers, plush bathrobes, and bath linens. Additional amenities include bottled water, Nespresso coffee makers and Bodum tea kettles. The Menlo Tavern at The Stanford Park Hotel serves elevated American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunches. Guests can also relax with a craft cocktail or sample a glass of wine or beer from a unique regional collection at the elegant hotel lounge. The Stanford Park Hotel charges a nightly amenity/destination fee of $20 per room. This amenity/destination fee is taxable at 12% and is not in itself a tax. The total amenity/destination fee inclusive of tax is $22.40. Hotel amenities and services include self-parking, wired and wireless internet in guest rooms and public spaces, 24-hour fitness center access, local and toll-free telephone calls, borrow a bicycle program (including two e-bikes), welcome beverages provided by the reception staff, daily morning coffee service from 6am-10am, freshly baked cookies served nightly from 8PM to 9PM, shoeshine service.

- "Amazing." - "Excellent Hotel excluding the bed pillows." - "Wonderful stay in sunny Silicon Valley" - "PERFECTION TIMES TWO" - "Wonderful" - "Charming stay in Palo Alto!" - "will return." - "Good place" - "NA"

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.

- "We love the Westin in Palo Alto and everything about it" - "This hotel is comfortable, clean, and convenient to the Stanford hospital." - "Luxurious Room and bath with great products." - "The Westin is in Palo Alto is one of my favorite places to stay. We will be back." - "We stayed in this hotel for 1 day after our trip to Yosemite. It was the best hotel I have ever stayed. We came so tired" - "Great Location and Cleanliness, But Room Service Needs Improvement"

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.

- "great" - "It’s just a good stay that I would recommend to anyone" - "Our family had a wonderful and cozy stay" - "Great hotel" - "Overall good" - "Not worth the money …lacking many things a real 5 strar hotel should have …service NOT. Attentive."

Park James features a bar and on-site dining in Menlo Park. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. The accommodations offers evening entertainment and luggage storage space. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Stanford Shopping Center is 1.3 mi from the hotel.

Only 5 minutes’ drive from Stanford University and Central Palo Alto, Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel features an outdoor pool and an on-site bar and restaurant. Offering a resort-like atmosphere, the property has flower gardens with koi ponds, water fountains and tropical plants. Guest rooms at this hotel include a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and free bottled water. Guest robes and an private bathroom with a hairdryer and deluxe bath amenities are also featured. Guests of Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel can visit the Poolside Grill, which features a breakfast buffet and a menu focused on American cuisine with Californian flair. Offering poolside cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, Cardinal Club Lounge is a great spot to relax with a drink and browse through the lounge’s large collection of Stanford memorabilia. Guests can work out in the hotel fitness center. A business center is available and computers and free WiFi are offered in the lobby. A 24-hour reception is available for guest assistance. California’s Great American Amusement Park is 30 minutes’ drive from the property. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 16 mi away. Levi’s Stadium is 30 minutes’ drive away.

- "Staff was really nice." - "Feel Good Factor!" - "Pleasant stay" - "Very satisfied will stay again" - "Wonderful and relaxing" - "Great Location for Stanford uni Clean with a lovely courtyard and pool" - "Nice to stay here." - "I will definitely be staying there again" - "I liked the location of the hotel, near transport routes, you can walk from the CalTrain station from the hotel." - "Good Value for Money !"

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.

- "A wonderful retreat" - "wonderful stay for a fantastic price" - "We will come again!" - "Exactly what I was looking for" - "We always have an Top notch, fun experience at Dinah’s" - "Great getaway hotel with a great oasis feel." - "Beautiful, quiet and comfortable. We'll definitely choose Dinah's again!" - "Excellent place!" - "Peaceful hideaway full of natural beauty." - "We hope to be back!" - "It was a very ice place to stay…had an outdoor pool for the grandkids and a restaurant at the pool with good food"

Offering an outdoor pool and a hot tub, Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto is just 4.4 mi from Facebook's headquarters and 2.7 mi from Stanford University. Free WiFi is conveniently available onsite. Each room is comfortably air conditioned or heated. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a dishwasher and a microwave. Featuring a bath or shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A flat-screen cable TV offers in-room entertainment. Guests of Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto can enjoy daily breakfast. Dinners with beer and wine beverages are available from Monday through Thursday. Guests also have access to the property's fitness center. Grocery deliveries are also offered for guest convenience. Free parking is available. The hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Palo Alto Farmers' Market. San Francisco International Airport is 21 mi away.

- "A Very Pleasant Stay" - "Mom of four traced alone and I was comfortable and safe loved my stay !" - "Very clean, good location and good breakfast!" - "Was a great stay, we will be back!" - "Very good" - "Perfect stay" - "I’d stay again!" - "Great service and attention, staff was very helpful" - "Over all my stay was good and would come back again" - "Great hotel for an extended stay vey clean would stay again."

Located a mile off the Central Expressway, this hotel is just a minute’s drive from the San Antonio Shopping Center. It features free Wi-Fi access. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker are in every room at The Palo Alto Inn. They also include satellite TV and a DVD player and are furnished with a work desk. The front desk at the The Palo Alto Inn is staffed 24 hours a day. There is also a business center that offers fax and copy services. The Shoreline Amphitheater is 4.5 miles from the hotel. The historic Rengstorff House is 5.3 miles away. The property is short drive 3 miles from Stanford University.

- "Excellent motel at a very reasonable price" - "Great stay!" - "Awesome." - "Best in Palo Alto" - "It’s location to Stanford Hospital and its overall cleanliness and hospitality." - "Great choice." - "Perfect place for a great price" - "Peaceful and safe business stay" - "A comfortable and lovely inn!" - "Great" - "Clean and comfortable room at a great value" - "A wonderful surprise for the price!"

Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection is located in Menlo Park, in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to companies such as Facebook and Google. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Stanford Shopping Center is 2.7 mi from the hotel. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The units at Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection include air conditioning and a desk. Guests at the accommodations can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests can dine at the Porta Blu restaurant and wine bar, which features Mediterranean cuisine with a Northern California flair. The on-site cafe offers comfortable space for one-on-one meetings. Guests can host events in the 15,000 square foot event spaces, which features a ballroom, a boardroom, meeting rooms, and breakout spaces. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 15 mi from Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection.

- "Great hotel, location was good and easy to travel to San Francisco or San Jose" - "DJ on Saturdays during the summer!" - "Amazing" - "Immaculate vibes, awesome pool and great staff." - "We enjoyed our stay very much." - "The room the service the amenities the valet … wow wonderful. Hilton who?" - "Friendly and helpful staff, delicious on site food, nice pool with fun music" - "Very nice stay" - "I would go back in a heartbeat ! Excellent!!!"

Nestled on 4 landscaped acres in Palo Alto, California, just one mile from Stanford University, this completely smoke-free inn features convenient services, such as complimentary electric car charging stations and 24-hour business center. Most rooms offer balconies or patios, a mini refrigerator, a microwave, single cup coffee and tea maker and a flat-screen TV with premium movie channels. Suites offer a kitchenette and in the private bathroom. Free eco-friendly toiletries are available, as well as plush bathrobes. The Matadero Creek runs through the Creekside Inn's relaxing gardens. Guests can explore the property's trails and fountains or go for a swim in the outdoor, heated swimming pool. Start the day with coffee and tea in the lobby every morning at this Oxford Hotels and Resorts, LLC. For deli items and a coffee bar, visit the inn's Driftwood Deli & Market.

- "Awesome" - "It was a quiet, comfortable stay." - "A hidden piece of Peace and tranquility in the city . Truly a hidden Gem." - "Just here one night for a doctors appointment but we will stay here again when we come back." - "Love this place stay several times a year" - "comfortable" - "Perfect for those who don't want branded hotels but want quiet, clean and comfortable" - "Decent pricing/clean accommodations/close to Stanford for early morning medical appts."

Located in Palo Alto, The Nest Hotel Palo Alto features an on-site wine bar. Each stylish room includes free WiFi. Free guest parking is available. Stanford University is 1.8 mi away. Each air-conditioned guest room comes equipped with a 55-inch flat-screen TV, a cordless phone and a 19-inch laptop safe. Guests can brew a fresh cup of coffee with their in-room Keurig coffee machine. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom conveniently offers a hairdryer and free toiletries. At The Nest Hotel Palo Alto guests are greeted by a 24-hour reception. Facebook headquarters are 3.4 mi from the property. Outdoor concert venue Shoreline Amphitheater is 15 minutes’ drive away. NASA Ames Research Center is 5 mi away.

- "Excelente locación, very clean, good staff" - "it’s really nice clean" - "😊 NICE" - "Nice place with good location for the University" - "Immaculate facility but area is just okay." - "Great location. Great staff. Very comfortable. Will be my regular Palo Alto stay in the future." - "Great stay for a short trip. I was very pleased with this hotel." - "Cozy upscale motel, great location!" - "Good location. But this hotel is basic, with IKEA-style furniture and a subpar breakfast."