Stanford University Medical Center - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 16 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 22 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 48 min drive
Palo Alto Station - 5 min drive
Menlo Park Station - 7 min drive
California Ave Station - 18 min walk
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
At Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. Also, Googleplex and San Francisco Bay are within a short drive. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
37 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
-32-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 40.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Inn
Stanford Motor Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Hotel Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto and nearby?
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto has an outdoor pool and a picnic area.
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Dec 12, 2024
Nice staff, really nice actually. It’s just old and has the window heater/AC units and they are really loud. No sheets and pillows are old. You get what you pay for but again staff was awesome
Kristian
Kristian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 27, 2024
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 26, 2024
Happy
The room was clean. The staff was very nice. I would definitely stay there again.
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Rob
Rob, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 2, 2024
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.
Kyndaron
Kyndaron, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 27, 2024
3 nights in Palo Alto
Very basic but adequate motel
Bed was too soft for me
George
George, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2024
Low priced and good for a quick stay
Low p[riced for a reason, but it was safe and parking was plentiful. Most rooms have larger beds but I selected the lowest rate for the room with 2 twin beds. I slept in one, and it was good enough. However, I could hear the guest snoring in the room above mine.
Thomas J
Thomas J, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 6, 2024
Go back in time and convenient
Okay this is a hotel from the '60's but is in a nice and convenient location (on bus 22 route 1.5 miles to Stanford) and close to many restaurants from Thai, French, Italian, of course Mexican and more. Walkable to California Ave where many restaurants are on a closed street. Had a good time and staff very pleasant.
Ward
Ward, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2024
viola
viola, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 26, 2024
I was put in room 133 which is right next to Camino real street. At approximately 1230 AM heavy construction started on Camino Real and lasted almost all night long. There was no way to sleep at all. The Stanford motor lodge should reimburse me in total for the absolute worst lodging experience in my life
Joel
Joel, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 25, 2024
Well meaning dilapidated motel
The bed linen, toilets, and surfaces were clean. Room carpet was filthy and sticky; and the rooms in general was falling apart. They are a genial host and the place has made effort to be upbeat with wall murals and nooks, but the general level of maintenance os abysmal.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
daniel
daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 24, 2024
Very old and dated property. It needs a lot of repair. The check in was easy and nice. The low price reflected the overall condition of the hotel.
Charles
Charles, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
A good place to stay
teresa
teresa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
No frills but clean and affordable.
Olof Fredrik
Olof Fredrik, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Sheri
Sheri, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Moises
Moises, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2024
Lena
Lena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
The staff is always great. We've stayed multiple times here. Beds arereally comfortable.
Farin
Farin, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 22, 2024
The location is good for my purpose, but other things are just ok.
Xixi
Xixi, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Marjorie
Marjorie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2024
Convenient location and cheap but meh
Desk staff was very nice but in the room tub faucet ran all night, bed was rock hard. AC was loud and cycled on and off frequently, and continental breakfast wasnt attractive or worth the calories
Madeline
Madeline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 9, 2024
Staff was friendly and helpful. The Fridge and MW were very useful, but it's time to update the TVs to smart TVs for streaming.