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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto – Palo Alto, CA
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto – Palo Alto, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Decorated in Asian decor, The Zen Hotel is in Palo Alto, California. This eco-friendly hotel provides free Wi-Fi and a gym, and rooms include iPod docking stations. Each room at The Zen Hotel is furnished with coffee facilities, a microwave and a refrigerator. Guest rooms include flat-screen cable TVs. Stanford University is 3.7 miles from The Hotel Zen. The hotel is in the Southern San Francisco Bay area and is 10.6 miles from Levi's Stadium.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1407 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very sweet staff. The room was clean and very well maintained! The breakfast buffet was also very very nice and generous with its options. Parking may be tight but it is free and we had no issues with parking a midsize SUV! Awesome location, close to Stanford and food places near by. Walgreens is across the street, easy in case you need something you forgot! Best of all, quiet despite the Main Street right there

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It looks like it's an old motel that was renovated. Loved the look and the size of the room was amazing! It was a little loud being backed up to a busy city street, but overall, you have to understand that there is only so much that can be done to doc something like this without significant expenditure. The room was clean, spacious, and most importantly, the bed was extremely comfortable. I will happily return... hopefully for longer than just a few hours next time.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean room. Parking was easy and breakfast was convenient.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Has everything you need for a comfortable stay at the right price.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This was a really cute hotel. The staff was very friendly and the rooms were very clean. I liked the microwave and fridge in the rooms. I didn’t know what to expect but I was happy with my stay. I forgot my toothbrush but they had one at the front desk so that was a relief! The breakfast was good. My daughter (teenager) loved it. It was close to Stanford which was why we were there. I love all of the restaurants and coffee places around it too. We will stay here again when we return.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was fine but we did get attacked by one earwig. The bed was a little soft. The power went out (not the hotel's fault, bit they did not have hot water that night after power was back on. The TV went on but streaming service wasn't turned back on. We had stayed here before and loved it, even the free breakfast was good. They did offer $20 rebate for a $145 room because of the inconvenience. Not sure that we will return ... maybe?

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Thank you very much for your great service!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    it was a very pleasant stay and the staffs were helpful

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Perfect 10/10 at this price

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    For the price it was surprisingly comfortable and above expectations.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Friendly staff

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Thank you

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Perfect stay! Thank You!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The rooms were big and the beds were comfortable. The staff was very nice. Nothing

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    My main complaint was the softness of the mattress which prevented a good night’s sleep, since I have a bad back. For that reason, I will not be staying there again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This charming hotel had wonderful staff, full amenities, and a great vibe. We travel to the area periodically and will be staying here for all of our next visits!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    All the staff are Amazing from the front desk to housekeeping I love zen Hotel. Very clean. Excellent Breakfast. This Hotel and Staff deserve more than 5 stars! Keep it up! Highly recommended!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again. Nice surprise was having a door out to a balcony to let in a cross breeze of fresh air.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff very accommodating and insured my check in after 6pm was secured, Very informative with Dinning out options in the area recommended multiple choices, Breakfast was perfect and in my opinion reason I chose Zen over the other Inns and Hotels in area that in my experience keeps me coming back. Not a big thing but the Parking area where the small palms are and pavers to cross over to room. The small palms are placed right in center, so if you back to unload you are dealing with a drop down to rock bed and palms poking you. Again it’s not a big problem but is only thing I would say “didn’t like”

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location and cleanliness of room Breakfast was just ok

Frequently asked questions about The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offer parking?
Yes, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers free parking on-site.
Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Palo Alto, see business hotels in Palo Alto.
Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto have a fitness center?
Yes, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto located, and how walkable is the area?
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is located at 4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. With a Walk Score of 78, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
  • Coursera 1.8 mi
  • Googleplex 2.3 mi
  • Stanford University 2.7 mi
  • Stanford prison experiment 2.9 mi
  • Ames Research Center 3.4 mi
  • Silicon Valley 4.0 mi
  • Avaya 8.2 mi

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