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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Stanford University

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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto, near Stanford University, offers a lively atmosphere with free continental breakfast and manager's reception. Guests enjoy concerts, relax by the terrace firepit, use luggage storage, and praise the helpful staff and outdoor furniture.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(113 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Nikola Tesla Statue - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • DVBIC Palo Alto - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sushi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Hotel near Stanford University
Located close to Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford Shopping Center, The Nest Hotel Palo Alto provides a free breakfast buffet, a free manager's reception, and concerts and live shows. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a firepit.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and a TV in the lobby
  • Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in the lobby, and evening entertainment
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 54 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • 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 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; cash is not accepted
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
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

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley
Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley Palo Alto
Quality Stanford/Silicon Valley
Nest Palo Alto Hotel
Nest Palo Alto
Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto
Quality Inn Palo Alto
Palo Alto Quality Inn
The Nest Palo Alto
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Hotel
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest Hotel Palo Alto pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

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

What time is check-out at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Nest Hotel Palo Alto located?

Located in Ventura, this hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Stanford University and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Stanford Shopping Center. Shoreline Amphitheatre and Moffett Federal Airfield are also within 6 mi (10 km). California Ave Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tehray

Loved my stay, and enjoyed the wine tasting experience. Would def book here again next time I’m in town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul and Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was a great place to stay - cannot complain about anything - managment was excellent. Clean, quiet, close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and some cool retro breakfast spots nearby (Happy Donuts). Really great staff too, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diverse drink options and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean room and front desk with a nice breakfast. The bed was comfortable so easy to get a good night sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but comfortable. Nice breakfast, outdoor and indoor seating for small groups
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvia

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

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Great place to stay

Very clean, good breakfast, nice and helpful staff reasonable price, very nice courtyard with fireplace and water falls.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

eniko chandrika

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room. Breakfast included hot items which we enjoyed. Parking was convenient and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy to get to, near restaurants and shopping centers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean quiet room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarit

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

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Clean facility and the staff was really nice. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for our short stay. Price point good for property. Friendly staff, clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

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

Good Hotel

The hotel is very nice and suited our needs well. Need a chair in the room with a head and foot rest. Excellent for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heshimu

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

Very Nice

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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