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Creekside Inn

3.5 star property
Gardens invite exploration while the pool beckons for relaxation at this peaceful retreat near Stanford University, where concierge services add convenience

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A stone bridge with metal railings leading to a building with a balcony. - Creekside Inn (Palo Alto)
A hotel room with a living area, dining table, sofa, and kitchenette. - Creekside Inn (Palo Alto)
An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, surrounded by trees and plants. - Creekside Inn (Palo Alto)
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors. - Creekside Inn (Palo Alto)
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Creekside Inn offers a quiet getaway near Stanford University. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, coffee at the on-site shop, afternoons by the outdoor pool or garden. Helpful staff assist with requests, and laundry facilities handle practical needs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden dresser, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two double beds with brown headboards and footboards, a nightstand with a lamp and a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a minibar, a desk with a lamp, and a dresser.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a toilet, a sink with a mirror, a towel rack, and a shower with a curtain.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a sliding glass door to a garden.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a green decorative pillow, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a nature scene.

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a sliding glass door to a garden.

Basic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Barron Park, a neighborhood in Palo Alto, Creekside Inn is near a train station. Winchester Mystery House is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall and Santana Row Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stanford Stadium or Levi's Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Palo Alto travel guide
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3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • A grassy hill with a wooden fence, a distant town with red-roofed buildings, and a tower.
    Stanford University
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nikola Tesla Statue
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Peers Park Dog Park
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Stanford Stadium
    5 min drive - 2.2 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
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    5 min walk
  • Yutori
    2 min walk
  • Starbird
    14 min walk
  • Hong Kong Restaurant
    3 min walk

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

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

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

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 1 mi (2 km) of Silicon Valley and Stanford University. Palo Alto VA Hospital and Stanford Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). California Ave Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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

Creekside Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1258 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1856 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always the most friendly front desk!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Wonderful stay! Such beautiful scenery around the property and the staff was incredibly helpful. My daughter, who is a very picky teenager, thought it was one of the best hotels she's stayed at. Thank you Creekside for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely accommodating. Property is clean and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and great restaurant next door
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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Nice clean room. Good breakfast. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

long

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Very nice place to stay, the room we got was spacious. The open patio leads to park like setting with pathways to the bridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, great location for Stanford.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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Great for a family. We were visiting from the east coast for a wedding. Kids loved the pool and it’s in a great area close to everything. Room was big enough for our family if 5. 2 queen beds snd a pull out sofa bed in a slightly separate area to the side.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RUTH

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Such a beautiful setting for this hotel - you don't even know it's a hotel. ;-) Lots of greenery and a creek running through the grounds. Very pleasant stay - we saw BTS in concert at the University and it was an easy 1 mile walk to the venue. Great location in Palo Alto and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

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Very clean room…comfy bed..great for a couples kids free getaway…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a concert at Stanford Stadium, the staff was really friendly and the room very spacious, the property was very quiet and well maintained. There is a deli right next to the hotel with amazing sandwich and baguette options. There was a small issue with my card charged twice, spoke to the night manager and they helped me with it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property seemed homey and very comfortable. Beautiful landscaping, plenty of parking, EV chargers, restaurant on-site, all in good location, with quiet, clean rooms, patios, and windows that open to let in fresh air.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay...friendly, beautiful, convenient, affordable (especially considering the other higher prices for rooms in the area) and an amazing dinner restaraunt right there!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Salomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went perfectly staff with excellent service and beautiful room, plus the gardens that are very clean and nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Creekside was great! Everyone was extremely helpful, the rooms were clean and seemed newly renovated and the grounds were beautiful. Over the five years that my daughter was at Stanford, I wish I had found Creekside earlier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

maricelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable to Stanford. Rooms are spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, Good staff. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front staff were all friendly and personal. Good value and conveniently located near Stanford University and Stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vera

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I rarely take the time to write a review, just because I’m lazy. But I do want to make sure to give this place a great review ! First of all, you can’t beat the price. Secondly, it’s a very pleasant setting. The hotel was quiet, modern and the beds were really comfortable. I felt very safe, plenty of free parking and just an overall lovely atmosphere.. I’m used to the high prices of the San Jose Hotels, so I was nervous about the quality of this budget friendly hotel in Palo Alto. It exceeded my expectations !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

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Always love staying here. We come for medical appointments and it is the most comfortable and relaxing place we’ve found to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here around 20 times and love its proximity to Stanford University. The beds and pillows are very comfortable. The superior king rooms and suites are spacious with nice balcony views. Jonathan at the front desk has the warmest personality! Housekeeping does a nice, consistent job.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ciara Vanessa Fernandez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we were so delighted with our stay, the staff were sooooooo friendly and attentive.. the lobby always smelled so fresh.. The room was spacious and comfy, It was really a great stay for us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vannessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable. Would totally recommend booking this place when visiting the area. I will book again when I come back. Thank you very much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bharath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff - Spacious property and suite - Quiet neighborhood - Accessible
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026