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The Cottages Hotel

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

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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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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Single Room

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
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 - 1.8 miles
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Stanford University - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 7 min drive - 2.7 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
  • ‪Cafe Borrone - ‬14 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 gift shop, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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?

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 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Stanford University. 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

9.8

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 469 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a small boutique property that is truly a luxurious hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, cute place! Nice breakfast. Will definitely choose this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel A Rossini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meyvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and made me feel safe. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Amenities
One of the best places I ever have stayed for that cost. Immaculate, great breakfast , updated rooms, nice surroundings. You won’t be disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Foziah Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, clean, friendly staff. Easy to park and access your room. Nice sitting area inside and out side the building. I loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, good parking and front desk service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great hotel with pool.

Great smaller hotel with nice rooms and good morning breakfast. Very nice professional staff. This will be my go to in Menlo Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location. Beautiful property. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds are wonderfully soft with just enough firmness and the room is near and clean. Only two downsides are the private patio furniture has a massive quantity of spider webs so I won't be sitting out there and I have counted 3 mosquitoes in the room that I cant seem to kill so I have ended up with a five or six mosquito bites already.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL LOUIS JR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was beyond impressed with the staff and property. We will continue to stay in this hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is a little gem in Menlo Park. Exceptionally clean, very well maintained, nice staff, little touches like complimentary coffee and breakfast were a hit with our group. By far one of the best places we’ve stayed in the Bay Area! Will definitely revisit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cherry helpful staff. Good full breakfast. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! We came to watch our nephew play baseball for Menlo College. We parked at the hotel and walked to the game. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cozy and beautiful. Newly renovated and great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

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

New favorite spot

This place is a gem. Delicious breakfast. Really nice and accommodating staff. Gorgeous property with outdoor seating and a pool. Even though the place is small- they still have a laundry facility and small but great gym. Plus easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navid T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean and quiet with self parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and relaxing place to stay. Love the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RIEKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

Comfortable and quiet

Room was comfortable and quiet. Hotel is back from busy street and designed with noise barrier to keep it quiet. Delicious breakfast with espresso machine and office staffed 24/7. Great convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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