- Kitchen
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
About this property
Decorated in Asian decor, The Zen Hotel is in Palo Alto, California. This eco-friendly hotel provides free Wi-Fi and a gym, and rooms include iPod docking stations. Each room at The Zen Hotel is furnished with coffee facilities, a microwave and a refrigerator. Guest rooms include flat-screen cable TVs. Stanford University is 3.7 miles from The Hotel Zen. The hotel is in the Southern San Francisco Bay area and is 10.6 miles from Levi's Stadium.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Evan
United States
“Very clean. Nicely decorated.. great value for the price. Breakfast was great. Scrambled eggs sausage hash browns make your own waffles. Have stayed at hotels that rates were 2 to 3 times higher and so called breakfast was a bagel.” - Michael
United States
“The room was large and well equiped though a bit dated.” - Jadjamal
Israel
“Room was spacious and beds were very comfortable. Had everything.” - Melanie
United States
“What I like most at the Zen Motel is the decors with the fountains, bamboo planting, and tasteful room decors. The location on El Camino is convenient, easy access. I was upgraded to an apartment room, which was spacious and I loved it. I would...” - Shroffnp
United States
“Location was great. The staff was helpful as well.” - Anna
United States
“Clean. Front desk very accommodating. Good breakfast.” - Brandy
United States
“Location was convenient to Stanford Hospital, the bed and pillows were AMAZING. They also had a full free breakfast with lots of options.” - Larisa
United States
“The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The parking was convenient. It was a great location for going to a show at the Orpheum Theatre. The overall experience was very good for a good value.” - Kathleen
United States
“The room was spacious and very clean with nice , colorful modern furnishings. The beds were very comfortable and it was in a great location to Palo Alto. I could get to my appointment at Stanford Hospital quickly. The lady at the front desk was...” - Salvador
United States
“Parking is great, room was very clean, nice firm pillows, soft bed. We had a very satisfying stay here at The Zen Hotel!! We also had a nice breakfast!”
Hotel area info
House rules
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.




The fine print
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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).