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Creekside Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Stanford University

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Relax by the pool in a serene outdoor setting surrounded by a patio with seating.
Enjoy meals in this kitchen with a central island and dining table, featuring a stainless steel sink and microwave.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Cross a tranquil bridge over a serene lake surrounded by trees in a peaceful park setting.
Welcome to the Creekside Inn, where lush greenery surrounds a modern architectural design and a welcoming entrance awaits.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Tower

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Tower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 43.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 39.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 20 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zareen's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Creekside Inn

Hotel near Stanford University
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Creekside Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • An electric car charging station, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 136 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 17.50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • Parking
  • Pool access

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Creekside Inn Greystone Hotel Palo Alto
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Creekside Inn Greystone Hotel
Creekside Greystone Palo Alto
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Creekside Inn Hotel Palo Alto
Creekside Inn A Greystone Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Creekside Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Creekside Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Creekside Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Creekside Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Creekside Inn located?

Located in Barron Park, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Stanford University, Palo Alto VA Hospital, and Stanford Stadium. Stanford University Arboretum and Stanford Maples Pavillion are also within 3 mi (5 km). California Ave Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Creekside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 991 out of 1519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1519 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, great room, in a beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, comfortable room, and nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was very comfortable, and the grounds are very beautiful. It is a lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great to stay at the Creekside Hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida Aracely

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!!! Cant wait to come back and experience this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, parking was easy and convenient and felt very safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go-to hotel when I'm staying in the Palo Alto area. Always a pleasure; always a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and relaxing stay...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Are stay was great. Love the sandwich store that was close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was convenient and close to my event nearby. Check in was pleasant and respectful. I chose this location to have access to the pool area but unfortunately did not know until I checked in that it was closed for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

We’ll be back in a couple weeks, lovely, deli/groceries on property, walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful quiet & serene. Room was comfortable and very clean! The cleaners were so quick, we left for about 20 minutes and they already replaced the towels and took out the trash :) highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well maintained property. Loved my room and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Burton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Comfortable stay. Included breakfast is not impressive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

deedee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the setup of the facility and that there was easy dining available, the pool was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet, convenient location to Stanford University
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all the nature around the property and how easy access everything was. Public transportation was close by and quite a few dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a very nice balcony which we used to slow down prior to going to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025