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Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near San Antonio Shopping Center

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
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Lobby
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Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto is a convenient base near Stanford University. Guests enjoy American dishes at The Kitchen, relax on the terrace, and use dry cleaning/laundry services. The indoor pool, gym, and conference facilities suit both business and leisure visits.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City view

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility Accessible w/ Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility Accessible w/ Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Mobility Accessible w/ Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Mobility Accessible w/ Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

City view

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Drinks & Snacks)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Drinks & Snacks)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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4216 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Computer History Museum - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 8 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪4290 Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sushi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hobee's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

Hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Stanford University
Located close to San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail, Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Kitchen at Palo Alto, offers dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 174 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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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
  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 9 to 24.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Kitchen at Palo Alto

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 3,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 5 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 125 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 0.195 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9.00 to 24.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 125 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 125 per stay and a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto located?

Located in Charleston Meadows, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center, San Andreas Fault Trail, and Rengstorff Park. Los Altos History Museum and Mariposa Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Antonio Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and in a great area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Checked all the boxes

Clean, comfortable, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Elevator were very slow, very crowded all the time, one was out of service for the whole stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beatrice

Property was nice and staff were great. The indoor heated pool was nice but was way over capacity. People had the back door propped out and it felt like people not staying at the hotel were swimming. There was about 50 people all from one family there making it miserable for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good place to stay. Room was clean and tidy. Checked in online but still had to go to the desk. Parking is underground and there were plenty of spots on Level 2. The pool was disappointing. It’s indoor, cood and quite small. Don’t expect to swim laps. The breakfast buffet was underwhelming for the price. Be sure to bring your breakfast voucher and tell the server you paid in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

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

Great room. Quiet

Pretty nice compared to last place we stayed at down the street. Here for business. It was surprisingly quiet (we don’t live in a city) and the people were friendly. Will come again next time we have to stay in Palo Alto
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area great employees nice place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Stanford Hospital. Good food, wonderful breakfast, great room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t like that they can’t do anything about my key room so i had to go always to the front desk when i go out for they can open the room for me and be waiting until they can
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good clean property and rooms. Although it’s pet friendly, there’s no dedicated place for dogs to use the bathroom. Had to walk blocks away to find grassy area. AC in room worked, but if you have a little one in the pullout it blasts them first and directly. Kind of a poor room design.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facility and rooms very clean, and lobby very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boulos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Heard the people above us all night. Sounded like the roof was caving in!!! Night a quiet restful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location to Sanford a little far by foot
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathemia

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

I love it here

It was great experience and friendly people
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very nice inside for it just to be a king size bed studio. I would definitely stay there again.

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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