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About this property

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Private parking at the hotel


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1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    I booked with Booking.com discount so it's pretty cheap compared to other options. The room was very nice and clean. The staff was also very friendly. Location wise, it's a 20ish minute walk to the mall where Safeway, Walmart and Target is at....
  • Therese
    United States United States
    Location and amenities. I’m a local and not a traveler.
  • Mengtong
    United States United States
    I stayed several times in the last a few years and really like it. It has the great location. The room is clean and the manager is very friendly.
  • Florence
    United States United States
    Easy in and out to major streets and shopping. Provide bottled water and some light snacks. Hard wood-like pergo floor. Window can open for fresh air. AC system is wall split system more quiet than old window system too noisy.
  • Lynn
    Canada Canada
    The Palo Alto Inn was super clean and the check in was smooth. I was afraid that it'll be noisy as it was a near a somewhat busy road but it was so quiet at night and I really liked the finishing touches of the place. I never really stayed in an...
  • Julia
    United States United States
    I would definitely stay here again. Friendly check-in, very clean and comfortable room, and the hotel is in a cute area with amenities nearby.
  • Carsten
    Germany Germany
    Room design is very well thought-through. The room is well equipped and of better quality than a typical motel room. High quality bedding, very soft mattress.
  • Cathy
    United States United States
    The staff was SO friendly and accommodating. The grounds were beautiful, and the rooms were cute and comfortable.
  • Amy
    United States United States
    We were very impressed with every aspect of our stay. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating and the room was comfortable and clean. The property is beautifully fixed up and maintained. A very pleasant experience!
  • Rebecca
    United States United States
    Quiet, quaint, clean, and great food options nearby. I especially liked the added touch of a free bottled water, toothpaste, toothbrush, makeup remover wipes, and shower cap.

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House rules

The Palo Alto Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.