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Hotel Lucent

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Stanford Shopping Center

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Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Coffee service

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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727 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
  • Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Menlo College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Menlo Park

Heart of Menlo Park.Your stay at this Downtown Menlo Park hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford University Medical Center. Also, Stanford University is within 3 miles (5 km) and Facebook Campus is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 14 min walk
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Menlo Park Station - 6 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saint Frank Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Borrone - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lucent

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Stanford Shopping Center
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Lucent. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Menlo Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Lucent offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lucent Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent
Lucent Menlo Park
Mermaid Hotel Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent Hotel
Hotel Lucent Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent Hotel Menlo Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Lucent to the airport?

Hotel Lucent is 8.8 mi (21-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Lucent?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Lucent on Mar 8, 2025 start from $203.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Lucent have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Lucent.

Does Hotel Lucent offer free breakfast?

Hotel Lucent offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Lucent?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Lucent?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Lucent?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Lucent have a pool?

Hotel Lucent does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Lucent have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Lucent to downtown Menlo Park?

Hotel Lucent is 0.2 mi away from Menlo Park.

Hotel Lucent Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 751 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivanka

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place!
This is our go-to hotel in the area. My grandkids live a few blocks over and we always stay here. It is consistently clean, quiet and comfortable. The spa/jacuzzi is always a treat and the in room coffee machine is great but the prize goes to the 24hour free Coffee/Tea/Hot Chocolate machine in the lobby! Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reza, Kirkland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great reception
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay
There were very few guests on the weekend. The agent at the desk was great--very friendly. Everything was very nice and clean. Beautiful lap pool/spa. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert, South Pasadena

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, good value , polite and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nastassia

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dency

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Visit
Just needed our normal quiet, convenient place to sleep & shower for two nights while attending a family event in Menlo Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yves

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin Karla

Business traveler
Very basic accommodations in a super noisy location at a relatively high price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isinsu

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamarr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Karlos

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Every thing great except the room was very humid and blankets felt humid/ wet hard to sleep in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Warning small beds! Great friendly people and loc
Good things Breakfast, pool table, friendly people, great location, great parking Bad things Mold in bathroom and shower was disgusting, not given replacement towels when used ones were take, full beds instead of queens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It’s basically a motel 6 with an ikea makeover. Looks cool and hip in the pics, but not so much. The “pool” is a joke. It’s a long skinny hot tub/water feature. It is as 90 degrees outside and the hot tub was hotter. Located on the main drag, need to walk a few blocks to restaurants or anything cute. It is super close to the Guild theater which is why we were there (seeing the Old 97s). So…if you are looking for basics, no frills, with a little makeover, this is the place. Buts definitely not boutique chic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room had an off-putting smell. Pics of the hotel suggest it’s more luxe than it is. But location is great if you are heading to the Guild or nearby eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is called a hotel, however the rooms are accessed outdoors which makes me feel uneasy. I was able to hear every single step every single flush and every single shower from the room directly above me. The walls must be very thin because I was able to hear everybody walking outside of the room as well. The hotel does not pay attention to detail because many items in the room were worn, had tears and unclean. The pictures online are a bit deceiving because it looks very new and updated. However, the rooms no longer look new and poorly maintained. The bathroom door did not close all the way, The walls were dirty, The chair in the room was torn. The bathroom mirror looked like it had not been cleaned in weeks, And was not cleaned a while at my stay either. The Expedia app said this was a four-star hotel, but it is a two maybe three star at best. It looks like an old Motel 6 that was renovated with the bare minimum.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ismo

Traveled with family
Motel level hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia, Morgan Hill

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, comfortable and affordable. Friendly staff and great parking area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024