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A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and two small tables, and a hanging light fixture. - Park James (Menlo Park)
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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Luxury hotel near Stanford University

Consider a stay at Park James and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Oak+Violet, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has a bar and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A grey robe with a PJ logo hanging on a tiled wall, a glass shower door, and a metal grab bar.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A grey robe with a PJ logo hanging on a tiled wall, a glass shower door, and a metal grab bar.

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, and a brown leather bench.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, and a brown leather bench.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Menlo Park, Park James is near a train station. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Thomas Fogarty Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit California's Great America and Kepler's Books. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stanford Stadium or Stanford Maples Pavillion. Visit our Menlo Park travel guide
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1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025

What's nearby

  • A circular building complex surrounded by a cityscape with a sunset in the background.
    Silicon Valley
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A woman walking on a sidewalk with potted plants and buildings in the background.
    Stanford Shopping Center
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Menlo College
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Music@Menlo
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kepler's Books
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Menlo Park Station
    8 min walk
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Philz Coffee
    7 min walk
  • Saint Frank Coffee
    10 min walk
  • J & J Hawaiian BBQ
    7 min walk
  • Cafe Borrone
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Oak+Violet

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Park James pet-friendly?

Yes, Park James allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 75 per stay and a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 30 per night.

What time is check-in at Park James?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Park James?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Park James located?

Situated in Menlo Park, this luxury hotel is steps from Silicon Valley, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Menlo College and Kepler's Books are also within 10 minutes. Menlo Park Station is 8 minutes by foot and Atherton Station is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Park James Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 540 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 540 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 540 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 540 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 540 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was phenomenal from the minute we checked in to checking out. Cannot thank them enough for making our weekend one of the best! Parking attendants were also very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool intimate hotel. Perfect for a weekend stay. The bartender Mustafa was incredibly friendly and personable. He cared about presenting quality service and we appreciated his attention to detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Terrific stay at the park James but bummer that the courtyard was taken by an event. We came to the same hotel last year and really enjoyed having a couple of evenings sitting in the courtyard. This year it was not an option.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property. Modern and clean (guest rooms, etc). Friendly staff. Restaurant, cafe, and valet parking onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel, excellent restaurant, quaint bar with live music, beautiful patio with loungers and firepits, and awesome staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were excellent. We were only there one night but they were super helpful with check in and check out and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, quality interior decor, amazing location with many high end restaurants nearby
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay - pleasant decor, clean accommodations and delightful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel the restaurant was 5 star would absolutely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful, very friendly staff and good food!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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Nice room, good food and coffee, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

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Great location within walking distance to good restaurants including the hotels very hip restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff wonderful and great location, room very clean . The only negatives the restaurant was not open on the night of our stay ( Sunday ) and could hear the traffic .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff. Clean spacious room. Very good food and help in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are immaculate, outdoor patio is great and service was superb
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great convenience and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

The bed was comfortable, the room clean and decorated nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, quiet and stylish with a friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

A great find

Loved this little hotel. A great find with many nice touches and really friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room. Comfortable bed. Charming outdoor bar area. Very attentive service that made you feel they cared.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service ‘
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025