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The Cottages Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Menlo Park with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Guests at The Cottages Hotel start their day with a breakfast buffet surrounded by gardens. The property offers practical amenities like free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. The seasonal outdoor pool provides a refreshing break between visits to nearby Stanford University.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94027

What's nearby

  • Menlo College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Drunken Monk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barebottle Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Cottages Hotel

Hotel near Stanford University
Consider a stay at The Cottages Hotel and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a firepit, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and a water dispenser
  • A vending machine and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 50-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • 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 accessible parking space
  • 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)

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
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

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 at The Cottages Hotel?

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 Menlo College, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Stanford Shopping Center and Portola Art Gallery 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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