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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Art Deco Palo Alto motel in Green Acres with free breakfast

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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Property entrance

Overview of The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Free breakfast is scored top 10% in Palo Alto by travelers.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Popular LocationSo Gong Dong Tofu House3 min walk
  • Popular LocationFuki Sushi3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalo Alto Station10 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)18 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is located in Green Acres, a neighborhood in Palo Alto, and is near theme parks. Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall and Santana Row Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit California's Great America. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Levi's Stadium or PayPal Park. Practice your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 8 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 11 min walk
  • State Of Mind Slice House
  • Happy Donuts - 10 min walk
  • Taqueria El Grullense J and G - 15 min walk
  • Hawaiian Barbecue - 10 min walk

About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Motel near Stanford University
A free breakfast buffet, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Zen
Zen Hotel
Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Zen Palo Alto
Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

As of Apr 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto on Apr 19, 2024 start from P 4,950.42, 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.

How much is parking at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto located?

Located in Green Acres, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center, Stanford University, and Googleplex. San Andreas Fault Trail and Palo Alto VA Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km). San Antonio Station is 28 minutes by foot.

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1009 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RAMIRO

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Quiet and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an ok stay here. Pros: -close to Stanford Uni and Stanford Medical Centers. -very close to restaurants. Lots of choices nearby (walkable and driving) -pretty clean in the room. -shower had good water pressure. -breakfast was a nice perk. Cons: -the beds in our room were very uncomfortable. I think the mattresses were old and not fluffy at all. The pillows were flat and I woke up with an awful neck pain. -it’s an old motel that they tried to gentrify. It still had an old musty smell when you walk in. -carpeted rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint drive up to the room door place with free breakfast included! Well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two nights. When we drove up to the property we were pleasantly surprised. It is a cute small hotel. The gentleman who checked us in(it was late at night) was very friendly and answered our questions with a smile. When. We got to the room it was actually a big room and had a small balcony with two chairs. Our view was of the street, bit in the early morning, was nice to sit and have coffee. The area is not bad at all. We will definitely stay there again of we come up to that area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANJAY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, aesthetically maintained. Very clean. Very helpful staff. Good coffee and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The girl was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shut Yee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that they have the filtered hot and cold water at the breakfast area for people to take anytime.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful! The quality of the room was great particularly for the affordable price. I plan to stay here again on my next trip to Stanford. 🙌
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property. The breakfast was good and had variety of choices
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved my stat, very comfortable and loved the back door to outside sitting area. Definitely will return during next Stanford appointment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024