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Best Western Plus Riviera

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Silicon Valley

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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
  • Parking included
  • Gym

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

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
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
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 - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Melt - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪RH Rooftop Restaurant - ‬4 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
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • 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

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Best Western Plus Riviera Menlo Park
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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?

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 Silicon Valley and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Stanford University. Stanford Shopping Center and Allied Arts Guild are also within 15 minutes. Palo Alto Station is 11 minutes by foot and Menlo Park Station is 16 minutes.

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Best Western Plus Riviera Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 663 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 663 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 663 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 663 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 663 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peng

Liked: Amenities
Very close to Stanford campus
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

Katherine

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire property was kept extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Midori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The train noise is pretty loud. The air conditioner was good. Got really cool in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay . . I will stay again when I visit the area! Everyone was pleasant, even other guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisy both traffic and staff vacuming or leaf blowing at 7am!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, close to hospital
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable rooms. Very professional staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing special - very pricey for the actual room, the service was very attentive though!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Revery

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

Great stay for campus visit.

We chose the property based on price and proximity to university campus. I was expecting a typical drab and frumpy motel. What we found was a clean, cheerful property well maintained with freindly staff. The room was clean, smelled fresh and inviting. Considering the locales, a good value for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed this Best Westin. It was small and quaint but had everything I needed. It was clean, quiet and centrally located. The free break that they served was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional staff. Clean. Good breakfast. Convenient location near Stanford Shopping Mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
facility itself was overally good enough, but the payment i made to Expedia was an extortion, not being able to accept this , i paid much more than what it supposed to be
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was good. They tripled the normal room rent, because of an event at Standford. Parking was an issue and the breakfast buffet was limited and cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yoshiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is enough reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hadir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Because was on the street was a little bit noisy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was welcoming and the rooms were clean. The noise was an issue with windows open but less when closed. The primary reason I would not stay again is the uncomfortable beds. Mattress is too hard, linens stiff and scratchy, pillows flat and hard. Sadly, beds are a dealbreaker.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Swagata

The receptionist on the first day was a bit hard to communicate with (due to language barrier), though they were otherwise nice and friendly. It was way too noisy during the day. It would be nice have bottled water kept in the room. The location could be a bit more convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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