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Creekside Inn

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

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Tower

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Nikola Tesla Statue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • DVBIC Palo Alto - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Dish Trailhead - 5 min drive - 1.8 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sushi - ‬3 min drive
  • Pizza Guys

About this property

Creekside Inn

Hotel near Stanford University
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Creekside Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • An electric car charging station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • A ballroom, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 136 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Resort fee: USD 17.50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • Parking
  • Pool access

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

Property is also known as

Creekside Inn Greystone Hotel Palo Alto
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Creekside Inn Greystone Hotel
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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 steps from Silicon Valley and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Stanford University. Palo Alto VA Hospital and Stanford Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). California Ave Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Creekside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1068 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1626 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and clean staff welcome their guests Excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying there. It was close to the hospital we needed to go to and there is a great deli right next to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so cute! Comfortable beds. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail and Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet - great balcony too; very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel! Would come back again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice vibe here way better then chain hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaetan-Dauphin Nkeboko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a great area if I go up there, in the future I would actually stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the family! Thank you! Clean room, nicely landscaped property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband was surprised how wonderful this place and excellent customer service. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Attractive room. Great comfortable bed, the most plush towels, good hanging closet and ample storage cabinet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities
Love the peaceful and attractive grounds of Creekside. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and the location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem, beautiful grounds, attentative and welcoming staff.....amazing food options, good location. Staff friendly and engaging. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE ROOM WAS VERY CLEAN. THE STAFF WAS VERY KIND AND COURTEOUS!! WILL DEFINITELY BE STAYING HERE AGAIN!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice continental breakfast, quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melanie

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

Great spot for visiting family in Palo Alto

Very comfortable hotel, warm environment, very quiet,
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean and comfortable room with nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Mattress / Bef was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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