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Best Western Plus Riviera

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Stanford University

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Best Western Plus Riviera, surrounded by Stanford University's vibrant energy, offers guests a free breakfast buffet to start their day. Relax by the lobby fireplace, stay active in the gym or outdoor pool, and enjoy public WiFi to stay connected.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Menlo Park, Best Western Plus Riviera is near a metro station. San Francisco Bay and Baylands Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include California's Great America and Stanford University Arboretum. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and NASA Ames Research are also worth visiting.
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15 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 11 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪RH Rooftop Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Melt - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪True Food Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Riviera

Hotel near Stanford University
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Best Western Plus Riviera. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, laundry services, and a water dispenser
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western Plus Riviera have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free internet and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Riviera
Best Western Plus Riviera Menlo Park
Best Western Plus Riviera Motel
Best Western Plus Riviera Motel Menlo Park
Best Western Riviera
Best Western Menlo Park
Best Western Plus Riviera Hotel Menlo Park
Menlo Park Best Western
Best Plus Riviera Menlo Park
Best Western Plus Riviera Hotel
Best Western Plus Riviera Menlo Park
Best Western Plus Riviera Hotel Menlo Park

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Riviera have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Plus Riviera pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Riviera?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Riviera?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Riviera?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Riviera located?

Situated in Menlo Park, this hotel is steps from Stanford Shopping Center, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Stanford University Arboretum and Stanford Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Palo Alto Station is 11 minutes by foot and Menlo Park Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western Plus Riviera Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 653 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 653 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 653 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 653 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 653 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location, parking facilities, good breakfast and it was quiet and not too busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked breakfast, very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel overall! The breakfast was good. I loved the entire layout of the hotel, bed was comfy and staff is friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to Stanford University
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is so kind, helpful and professional! The staff (all of them) are friendly and even other people staying there are friendly!! CLEAN and quiet rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dahlia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the room was clean. Very cute area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good, however the channels were set permanently set to
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager Tufuga Singh went above and beyond helping my family during our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanoi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean staff was very friendly. Very convenient location close to Stanford grocery stores and shopping..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel para los que visiten la zona de la Universidad de Stanford y alrededores…Shopping Mall y restaurantes a una cuadra de distancia, fácil transporte público, la propiedad es tranquila y muy segura
Mausoleo fundadores de Stanford University
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATEUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Equipe nota 10

Atendimento incrível, equipe educada, bem humorada
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and although this is a very dated property, the rooms were nice & the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cute, breakfast was amazing, staff were outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ercilia

Liked: Cleanliness
The AC unit was inside the bathroom, which was inconvenient if you wanted to close the bathroom door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is in great proximity to Medical School campus and Stanford Mall. It's within walking distance to many restaurants and easy available parking as well. Some noise due to proximity to road but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kuanglin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
早餐服務非常好，但是房間隔音太差。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little spot with fair pricing

It was clean and priced fairly. The rooms are on the smaller side but it was clean and comfortable. Parking is a little tight, if you have a trailer there’s no room for that onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roseann

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was more than a continental but not as good as I hàve had from previous Best Westerns. I love how the toilet paper and tissue were made into flowers :) convenient location near food and other leisure activities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Stanford
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and friendly staff and clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
This was a very positive stay. Friendly, clever, and helpful. The breakfast was good. Love it. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aykhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One Night Stay

Everything was great. Shower pressure was amazing! Parking a little tight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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