The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet before taking advantage of express check-out for a smooth departure from this Palo Alto retreat
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The Zen Hotel offers a peaceful stay near Stanford University in Palo Alto. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, an on-site gym, and a garden. Multilingual staff assist with luggage storage and other needs, creating a relaxed atmosphere appreciated by previous visitors.
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About the neighborhood

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
What's nearby
San Antonio Shopping Center3 min drive - 1.1 miles
San Andreas Fault Trail3 min drive - 1.6 miles- Mitchell Park Dog Park20 min walk - 1.1 miles
- The Labyrinth At Grace3 min drive - 1.4 miles
- Nikola Tesla Statue4 min drive - 1.8 miles
Getting around
- San Antonio Station3 min drive
- Whisman Station8 min drive
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)18 min drive
Restaurants
- Starbucks11 min walk
- Yutori19 min walk
- Idly Express2 min drive
- Shake Shack3 min drive
- Junbi3 min drive
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- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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This property does not have elevators
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