The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
Explore local masterpieces at the on-site art gallery or discover new ones nearby at Stanford University.

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Cardinal Hotel

Interior
Lobby sitting area
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Business center
Designer store
Nestled near Stanford University, The Cardinal Hotel offers a unique blend of art and academia. Discover the on-site art gallery, warm up by the lobby fireplace or grab a cup of coffee at the cafe. With helpful staff and free WiFi in public areas, this hotel is an ideal retreat.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Premium bedding
The current price is $186
includes taxes & fees
$161 per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 260 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!

About the neighborhood

Map
235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 10 min walk
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 20 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 21 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 37 min drive
  • Menlo Park Station - 4 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 5 min drive
  • Palo Alto Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nola - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Ha Noi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Cardinal Hotel

When you stay at The Cardinal Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center. Also, Googleplex and San Francisco Bay are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 63 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite garage
    • Offsite parking within 39 ft (USD 15 per day)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1924
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Art gallery on site
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 15 per day (39 ft away)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

The Cardinal Hotel Hotel
The Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto
The Cardinal Hotel Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cardinal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Cardinal Hotel 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.

Are pets allowed at The Cardinal Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cardinal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Cardinal Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Stanford Shopping Center (10-min walk) and Stanford University Medical Center (1.6 mi), along with Stanford University (1.7 mi) and Facebook Campus (3.5 mi).

What's the area around The Cardinal Hotel like?

The Cardinal Hotel is in University South, a short 6-minute walk from Palo Alto Station and 10 minutes' walk from Stanford Shopping Center. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Cardinal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Will stay here again
We absolutely loved our stay here! The hotel was right in Palo Alto among many restaurants, coffee shops, and an easy walk to the Stanford shuttle. The beds were super comfortable and the lobby was a great place to sit and read by the fireplace.
Suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, loved it.
Lots of history, great location, very clean and great walking distance to many things including Stanford University.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great place to stay.
Diane, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel !
Misaki, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Cardinal Hotel is within walking distance of Palo Alto and Stanford University. It is very clean and comfortable. I stayed in a room where you share a toilet and also a shower. Both were spotless. I never had to wait to use either facility. I really enjoyed staying in the heart of Palo Alto.
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel in a great area.
Donna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This historic hotel is lovely. It has a great location. I had a room directly over the restaurant, so the smell of breakfast and preparing food was very noticeable.
heather renee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was fantastic and hotel was beautiful.
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming, good location.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I slept very well there. The staff is nice. Thanks!
Louis, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Walk to Everything
Love the location, very walkable. Parking is nearby and mostly free. Older building, but comfortable rooms. We don't need amenities, just a place to sleep.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old hotel with charm.
Elsa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great old historic hotel. No air conditioning, but it was comfortable. Loved the location.
robin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such an amazing 100 year old property.
Oleksiy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here for 2 nights & was a great experience, shopping & diner literally downstairs from hotel.
Stacey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place right in the middle of everything.
Cary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and culture.
Shuji, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the proximity to Stanford and the historical charm!
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and easy access to all downtown amenities.
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic building, well maintained.
hiroko, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great, historic Hotel!
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint, updated older hotel
Lana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with a good price
Kristina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful place to stay that is in the middle of wonderful dining and easy walk to Stanford
Kenneth, 1-night trip