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The Cottages Hotel

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An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, sofas, and tables, surrounded by trees and a staircase leading to an upper level. - The Cottages Hotel (Menlo Park)
A modern lounge area with sofas, a dining table, and a large plant. - The Cottages Hotel (Menlo Park)
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bench, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors. - The Cottages Hotel (Menlo Park)
A modern living room with a leather armchair, a side table with a vase of flowers, a framed artwork, and a television. - The Cottages Hotel (Menlo Park)
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a lighted entrance, and a hedge wall. - The Cottages Hotel (Menlo Park)
Consider a stay at The Cottages Hotel and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a firepit, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bench, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Single Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Superior Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bench, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Menlo Park, The Cottages Hotel is near a metro station. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Mariners Point Golf Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Silicon Valley and Baylands Nature Preserve. 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
Map
1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94027

What's nearby

  • A grassy hill with a wooden fence, a distant town with red-roofed buildings, and a tower.
    Stanford University
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Menlo College
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Atherton Tennis Center
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Music@Menlo
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kepler's Books
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Atherton Station
    14 min walk
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Philz Coffee
    14 min walk
  • Saint Frank Coffee
    17 min walk
  • J & J Hawaiian BBQ
    14 min walk
  • Starbucks
    16 min walk

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cottages Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Cottages Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottages Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Cottages Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottages Hotel located?

Situated in Menlo Park, this hotel is steps from Silicon Valley, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Menlo College and Stanford Shopping Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). Atherton Station is 14 minutes by foot and Menlo Park Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Cottages Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 604 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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Hotel Cottages was the best! Very clean room, comfy bed, great shower, great breakfast, staff and facilities! 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy C

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The Cottages is a wonderful, tucked away, quiet and lovely place to stay. The management has thought out every detail to make guests feel at home, from a delicious healthy breakfast buffet to onsite washer and dryer. I am so happy to have found this small gem of a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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Everybody is wonderful here at the hotel and you feel like you’re staying at a family members home. It is very comfortable.!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nicely renovated motel into a boutique motel. Very clean, very modern, very pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fely Julyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property as well as the room. Helpful staff, enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and coffee. Highly recommend this place. Great location! Will definately come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff. Would come back if the opportunity presents itself.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience to stay there. Staff was great, area is excellent to vist. Pool a bit cold but other than that everything else amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect for our weekend stay. They had 24/7 coffee and tea and a great breakfast each morning. My kids loved the pool and the aesthetic of the hotel was so pretty and relaxing. The staff was very friendly and helpful and available around the clock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but clean. Free parking, extremely safe area…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and clean rooms. Delicious breakfast with many selections. Walls are thin, could hear other people up late at night making it hard to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent. Bed & linens very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely room, everything in great condition, lovely dining area and breakfast options!! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just really nice. The bathroom looked really modern and nice bed was really comfortable. Swimming pool is clean and nice breakfast breakfast even though it’s just a generic eggs and bacon and potatoes but a very high-quality and fresh. Staff was extremely kind and I would not hesitate to go there again. 10 out of 10!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful modern clean rooms, easy parking, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and coffee and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern room, great complimentary breakfast, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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We loved our stay at the hotel. We were winding down from our roadtrip along the central coast and truly appreciated the cleanliness and the chance to reheat some of our meals from the week. The staff was very accommodating. The private patio was also a plus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem. Outstanding staff. Thoughtful details. Every amenity. Unpretentious. Aesthetic design. For the first time in my life, it was a hotel I didn’t want to leave. I was ready to move in forever.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Breakfast was good & parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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Good location and cute rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect. Clean, nice amenities. Breakfast was excellent. Parking simple!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an unexpected treat! You get what you see online and then some. The property was very well maintained, and we were surprised to learn that our room came with a private patio off the bedroom. Despite being off a main road, the property is very quiet, even when outside enjoying the pool. The included breakfast was delicious and came with options for everyone (we were a family of four with two elementary age children). We are local to the SF Bay Area, but we having back-to-back activities in the area this weekend we decided to make it a staycation. We will definitely find a reason to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Titin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, clean, excellent breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent lighting, free parking, breakfast included. Safe & quiet location. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean. The staff was very helpful . We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026