Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with 24-hour business center and 24-hour front desk

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Dinah's Garden Hotel

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Signature Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Overview of Dinah's Garden Hotel

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Highlight
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Palo Alto.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the neighborhood

4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Popular LocationStanford University6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGoogleplex7 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanford University Medical Center10 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)30 min drive

Room options

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Lagoon View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Patio

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Located in Palo Alto, Dinah's Garden Hotel is in the business district and near a train station. Winchester Mystery House is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Levi's Stadium or PayPal Park.

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 8 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 5 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boba Bliss - 14 min walk
  • Chili's Grill & Bar - 16 min walk
  • Pacific Catch - 17 min walk
  • Gen Korean BBQ House - 16 min walk
  • The Counter - 14 min walk

About this property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Boutique hotel near Stanford University
Consider a stay at Dinah's Garden Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The onsite Californian cuisine restaurant, Poolside Restaurant, features pool views and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and 1 meeting room
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 129 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8–25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Poolside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 180 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1957
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 23 to November 23:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night (for stays between 1 January - 31 December)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8–25 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit 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 window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dinah's Garden Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Dinah's Garden Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Dinah's Garden Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this boutique hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from San Antonio Shopping Center and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Stanford University. San Andreas Fault Trail and Rengstorff Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). San Antonio Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Dinah's Garden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 847 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Dinah's many times and have always had a wonderful experience, especially with the friendly and professional staff. the rooms are large and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Museum quality artwork from Papua New Guinea throughout the grounds. Water features with ducks and koi. Warm and clean swimming pool. Very friendly staff. Clean and quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed uncomfortable. Heater made too much noise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lagoons and water features. They masked the traffic noise on El Camino Real.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay at Dinah's whenever I can, it is a great option, I am willing to pay a bit more to stay here because it is clean, quiet, very nice, good restaurant, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
duck at night. woke my wife.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always wonderful to stay at Dinahs!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinah’s is our go to place to stay when we visit Palo Alto
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Loved the ponds and gardens. Like being on Kauai. Room service excellent. Shower pressure a little low (on 3rd floor)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024