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Comfort Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near Stanford University

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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3945 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Stanford University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Stanford Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Heart of Palo Alto.Your stay at this Ventura hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center and Palo Alto VA Hospital. Stanford University and San Andreas Fault Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Googleplex - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Art Deco hotel near Stanford University
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 300 square feet (28 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-out are also featured at the business-friendly Comfort Inn Palo Alto. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 300 sq ft of conference space
  • 28 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Television in lobby
Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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! Children 18 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
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford
Comfort Inn Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel Palo Alto
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University Motel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Comfort Inn Palo Alto to the airport?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto is 12.6 mi (24-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 Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

As of Mar 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Palo Alto on Mar 21, 2025 start from $89.49, 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 Comfort Inn Palo Alto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Comfort Inn Palo Alto.

Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto offer free breakfast?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino M8trix (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto have a pool?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto does not have a pool.

Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Comfort Inn Palo Alto to downtown Palo Alto?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto is 1.9 mi away from Palo Alto.

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Qiuping

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk around
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory, Burton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Indar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Michael, SanDiego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

JANICE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was cheap, bed was ok, lack of daily cleaning unless asked for. And zero space provided for outdoor sitting.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The person working the front desk when I arrived was one of the most cordial people I have encountered serving in that position.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s not my go to place in Palo Alto. The amenities are not good and the shampoo/conditioner was empty in the shower stall. Area is noisy at night with traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had asked for a room on the first floor and they had provided it for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service
It was clean and the staff were helpful. Parking was easy. Need curtain clips as the curtains don't always close all the way. Breakfast was good. Need bottle openers in the rooms. Overall needs were met.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Demis

Seating area for the continental breakfast is too small and it only had a few tables to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
The building itself looks nice, seemingly new paint. The room needs paint, and to be cleaned. It lacks upgrades. Unfortunately I will not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ciara

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This is a run down property but the staff is nice, the rooms are clean and the beds are soft. It is also an affordable option in this expensive area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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