Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Hotel within easy reach of Stanford University

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Experience the warm charm of Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto, located near Stanford University. Enjoy a continental breakfast, take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Pet friendly
Free breakfast
Free parking
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning

Main amenities (8)

Housekeeping (on request)
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Picnic area
Free newspapers in the lobby
Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Premium TV channels
Coffee/tea maker
Free self parking
Soundproofed rooms
Free toiletries

$203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

2 bedrooms

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Pool
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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About the neighborhood

3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

Stanford University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Stanford University Medical Center - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 16 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 27 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 59 min drive
Palo Alto Station - 5 min drive
Atherton Station - 9 min drive
California Ave Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

At Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. Also, San Francisco Bay and Shoreline Amphitheatre are within a short drive. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 37 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in available
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Pets must be supervised

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage

Facilities

Picnic area

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

DVD player
-32-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 40.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.