Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Stanford University - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 17 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 within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. Also, Stanford University Medical Center and Googleplex are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
63 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Onsite garage
Offsite parking within 39 ft (USD 15 per day)
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.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Nov 25, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Antonius
Antonius, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Rongnan
Rongnan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 11, 2024
Overnight on weekend
Good location but facility really needs an up grade!! Elevators are 16th century — the one existing is shared with house keeping and I ended climbing 3 flights of stairs EVERY time I went to my room!!! Bags and all! The windows are old and need to be refurbished — was on 3rd floor and street noise very audible. Breakfast at Bistro “ quaint” but not up to Palo Alto standards and basic at best.
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
keith
keith, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2024
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 28, 2024
BRIAN
BRIAN, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
John
John, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 12, 2024
Richard
Richard, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Entrega o q propõe. Minha estadia foi excelente. Localização perfeita.
Atenção …. Alguns quartos não tem banheiro privativo e alguns não tem ar condicionado.
Luiz Fernando
Luiz Fernando, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 7, 2024
Donald
Donald, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 4, 2024
Great location. No A/C.
No A/C when it was 100 degrees in Palo Alto. Only ceiling fans. It’s an old school hotel, which I like, but they should upgrade to A/C. Also, if they put you on the side of the alley, you’ll be greeted with the constant sounds of bottles and trash being emptied. You’ll need earplugs. Location is great.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
This is a great location to our office as well as all of the restaurants nearby. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Because we are in downtown area though, noise will come through but it's worth it for the location and they provided us with earplugs if you need it but I was able to sleep fine.
Van
Van, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 9, 2024
DONGIN
DONGIN, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
A cool older hotel with soul.
Fabulous location and love the old quaint building. Nice and chill small hotel.
Truly my only complaint is that there is no air conditioning so will probably not stay again until it’s a bit cooler weather. The street can be loud and I had to keep windows open to stay cool.
Laura
Laura, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Richard B.
Richard B., 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 30, 2024
Susan
Susan, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Charming, good location.
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Shuo
Shuo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
Ricardo
Ricardo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
great location
John
John, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 17, 2024
Global warming is a thing
This hotel, like many others, has no AC. So you are forced to either open your window and not sleep due the noise or close it and not sleep due to the heat
This is only a winter time hotel