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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

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

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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto offers a convenient location near Stanford University with genuine hospitality. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, an outdoor pool in warmer months, and reliable in-room WiFi. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Whisman Station - 10 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 18 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbird - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Hotel near Stanford University
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto offer perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • -32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • -32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 40.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation, 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Stanford Motor Inn
Stanford Motor Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Hotel Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Hotel
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay and a fee of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

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

What time is check-out at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto located?

Located in Ventura, this hotel is steps from Silicon Valley, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion are also within 2 mi (3 km). California Ave Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 496 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Haven’t had breakfast yet, but staff were super nice and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was small but cozy. The gentleman at the front desk was a very nice person.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Someone’s tv was on all night I had trouble sleeping tried to call office but phone didn’t work had trouble sleeping
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

DAER

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful! Came back to a clean and neat room every night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yingjie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, staff friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so helpful. Area not so good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bryant

Liked: Staff & service
The a/c wasn
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Alsatia

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean and staff was great. Bed was very firm and uncomfortable, AC took hours to cool down room in a heat wave and we were also right above a smoking section with an infant. Our door wouldn’t open unless you pulled the handle in a very specific way. Breakfast was some pastries, granola bars, oatmeal, and coffee/juice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super polite and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. It is an older property, but well kept and the bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Room nicer than places that charge twice as much. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little outdate. Noise air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn keepers where very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
D
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olof Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No frills but clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool. No chlorine smell and the water was the perfect temperature. Best family owned motel ever
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent(Neil).
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Convenient

Staff is so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. Bed is comfy. Only problem is traffic on El Camino is pretty loud.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

Classic motel

Room was fine, a bit tired. Took some experimenting to get a/c balanced; it was certainly cold. Desk staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very hospitable, making you feel welcomed. Property was older but well maintained. The room was large and had everything you would need.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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