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Comfort Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near Stanford University

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Lobby
Cleanliness standards

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
3945 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • San Antonio Shopping Center
    4 min drive
  • Stanford University
    5 min drive
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    6 min drive
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    11 min drive

Room options

View all photos for 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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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
Room
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1004)
The price is $115
$99 per night
$115 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

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
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 32 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

  • Free 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

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
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 (19-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 Nov 8, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Palo Alto on Nov 22, 2024 start from $80.27, 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.

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1000 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking stalls were very tight. Unit I was in was in the backside of the property, which felt unsafe. I had to put a lounge chair in front of my door to feel a little bit safer. Could hear neighboring guest talking late into the night through the walk and the their dog barking in the early hours of the following morning. Breakfast was simple but sufficient for the room price. The wall paint the bathroom seemed questionable for mold cover up. I had to unplug mini refrigerator because it made a loud noise which kept me awake along side the neighbors. The toilet flush handle needed to be jiggled to stop the toilet water from constantly running.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tera

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was put into a room that literally had the wallpaper peeling off the walls or missing in some areas. Just very rundown and unsafe for a woman traveling alone. Was woken up at 3am one morning to a woman screaming outside and saw people walking or biking through the property who clearly weren’t guests. I won’t be staying at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean rooms and comfortable beds. Excellent breakfast. Easy parking and quick check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

kilsoo

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawsen

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

8/10 Good

Johnny, Silver Spring

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was clean and recently renovated. The electric outlets were in weird places so an electric box needed to be installed. The lobby/dining area is very small and not enough tables and chairs for people to sit and enjoy the continental breakfast. Breakfast was also limited and the same food each day. There is no parking behind the building so you need to drag your luggage to the rooms in the back. Otherwise housekeeping and front desk staff were courteous and efficient. The location is ideal for those who are visiting nearby Stanford University.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Allen

Liked: Room comfort
It was ok but the room smelled bad
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christy

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was nice but it is quite rundown in the rooms. Needs a bit of routine maintenance all around. Staff not very friendly either.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and quick check in process. Area felt safe even without gates. Walls are pretty thin. Small area for free breakfast but with good options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla, Delhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and customer service was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
We have stayed here many times and the value is good. The room itself was clean, but the outside area of the property had some trash and spills on the passageways and stairs that had dried and not been cleaned up. The breakfast is adequate. Probably will not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tingting

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is too old. They charged extra for booking on experida.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Muhammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was not clean. I found hair on the bed and it smelled like smoke and mildew inside. Dirty. Shower head came off
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Its clean enough. I did like that they obviously put some care into the plants around the building. Some hairs on the sheets and towels in our room, but other than that clean enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEAN

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teleita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and had more than enough amenities like towels. I like that they had hot breakfast every morning. It's not a lot of selections but it was enough for our 5 day trip. Dining, shopping, and laundry are within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything fine, thank you !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wenxiao, San Diego

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

María Teresa

Business traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024