990 reviews
From
$894164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306, California, United States
990 reviews
1/66
Free parking
Free wifi
Fitness center
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Welcome to The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, your delightful retreat nestled in the heart of California! Just a breezy 2.3mi from the vibrant city center, this 3-star gem is perfectly positioned for those looking to explore the innovative spirit of Palo Alto while enjoying a serene and cozy atmosphere. Starting at just $89 per night, you’ll find it hard to resist this charming oasis that’s both stylish and budget-friendly.
Step into a world where comfort meets convenience. With amenities that cater to every traveler, from free parking and Wi-Fi to an invigorating fitness center, your stay is sure to be hassle-free. Delight in a complimentary breakfast that will kickstart your adventures or enjoy some family time with the kid-friendly buffet and free kids' meals. And if you fancy a bit of fresh air, don’t miss out on the lovely picnic area and garden view that invites relaxation and leisurely afternoons.
Join the ranks of satisfied travelers—The Zen Hotel has accumulated over 990 glowing reviews! Guests have adored the welcoming 24-hour front desk, convenient kitchenettes, and spacious non-smoking rooms. With a keen eye on accommodating everyone, including those with mobility challenges, this hotel proves it's not just a place to rest your head but a welcoming hub for all. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, your pleasure is bound to be a priority at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto!
Your adventure at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto continues with an impressive variety of room types that cater to all kinds of travelers! Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a fun-filled family vacation, or need a space for your business travels, this hotel’s range of accommodations has got you covered. Choose from cozy Deluxe King Rooms for couples or opt for spacious suites like the Deluxe Suite, which offers a comfortable haven for large families, accommodating up to a delightful 8 adults and 5 children! With stylish designs and modern amenities, you’ll feel right at home while basking in the Californian sunshine.
The Zen Hotel is not just a place to lay your head; it’s a canvas for memorable moments! Picture yourself unwinding in a cozy Suite, where you can watch the sunset from your 527-square-foot retreat featuring a king-size bed and a convenient sofa bed. Perfect for creating fun family memories, the Deluxe, 2 Queen rooms beckon you to enjoy playful evenings in style. With so many choices, you can mix and match your stay according to your group’s adventures—who doesn’t want a little flexibility while traveling?
As you prepare for your day of exploration, start with a delicious breakfast and then dive into your Palo Alto experience. The hotel's inviting picnic area is just waiting for your homemade lunches and fun games. And don't forget to take advantage of the complimentary Wi-Fi to share all your exciting moments in real-time! With the perfect blend of homey comfort, spaciousness for relaxation, and a vibrant community waiting right outside your door, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto makes it easy to create a getaway that fits your style and pace. Pack your bags and get ready for a fantastic journey—adventure awaits!
Closest airports
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
11.3miSan Francisco International Airport
19.9miOakland International Airport
22.7miStockton Metropolitan Airport
58.9miMonterey Regional Airport
59.1miFree parking
Free wifi
Fitness center
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Garden view
Kids' meals
Picnic area
Garden
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Show 10 photos
Suite, 2 Bedroom
3 Queen Size Beds
680 sqft
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
x8
+
x5
More details
This spacious suite features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.
Show 7 photos
Deluxe, King Size
1 King Size Bed
290 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
+
More details
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Show 7 photos
Deluxe Suite
1 Sofa Bed
2 Queen Size Beds
690 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Bathtub
x8
+
x5
More details
This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.
Show 5 photos
Deluxe, 2 Queen Size Beds
2 Queen Size Beds
300 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
x4
+
x3
More details
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Show 5 photos
King Room, Accessible
1 King Size Bed
280 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
+
More details
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Show 6 photos
Deluxe, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
235 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
x4
+
x3
More details
Deluxe Queen Bed
Show 7 photos
Queen Room, Accessible
1 Queen Size Bed
300 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
+
More details
Accessible Queen is 301 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.
Show 6 photos
Suite, King Size
1 Sofa Bed
1 King Size Bed
525 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Bathtub
+
More details
One King Suite is 678 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.
Show 5 photos
Room - 2 Queen
2 Queen Size Beds
300 sqft
+
More details
Two Queen Beds is 301 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.
Show 4 photos
Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds
2 Queen Size Beds
680 sqft
+
More details
Two Queen Suite is 678 square feet and includes 2 double beds 131-150 width.
Suite, 3 Queen Size Beds
3 Queen Size Beds
x8
+
x5
More details
Suite Three Beds
Suite, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
x8
+
x5
More details
Suite Queen Size Bed
8.5
990 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Barbara
10
January 2024
My Husband and I were in Palo Alto for a test at the VA Hospital, so a little anxious, but the Hello and the smiles from the Staff really lowered that. We needed a downstairs room because of my Husbands health issues, they gave us the nicest room with parking in front of that room, couldn't have made it any easier. Not to far from the VA, close to were we wanted to have an early meal. The room was very nice, decor was beautiful. Will stay again when we have to come back for further VA visits
Vivian
9.1
December 2024
Loved my room. It was spacious and had everything I needed for my stay. It was very quiet as well. I also liked how the sink was outside of the bathroom. The staff at the lobby was friendly. Check-in and check-out process was quick and easy. The free breakfast provided was also very yummy and consisted of multiple options. Parking was easy to find in the lot during the day, but if you drive in at night (after 9PM), parking will be sparse.
I felt like the bathroom wasn't entirely clean because when I stepped into it for the first time, housekeeping left a bar of used soap from a previous guest in the shower. Which I, of course, didn't touch.
Shreyas
10
September 2024
At a first glance, it looks like any “cheap motel” but once you spend even 5 minutes on the property, you notice how well kept and clean it is. It’s a very nice, quiet property. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The room was a little bit on the older side but VERY clean and well maintained. The AC was cold, the blankets were clean and warm, the bed was very comfortable! The water in the shower was hot and the towels were clean and soft. There’s a cute little garden in the back too! Overall, excellent experience! Highly recommended.
There was nothing that I didn’t like.
Victoriano
8.2
October 2024
Comfortable bed in a good sized room. Nice work desk. The shower was the only one in the several hotels I've used in California with a "hand held shower" with three modes, although with the typical US "just temprature all or nothing" faucet. Lot's of USB sockets. The bathroom was really big.
The breakfast was too "US basic". Be prepared to have a good walk (or call for delivery) to find something to eat if you arrive late. The "magic hands free" water fountain required a masters degree to operate. The breakfast room is a bit too small for "rush hour".
Marina
10
December 2023
Front desk is very friendly. Breakfast 6:30am - 9am!!!! .Beds are very comfortable.
Kurt
10
February 2024
I really enjoyed the quality of the room, and that they were all so very quiet. Not at any point during my stay did I ever hear another guest. Something I rarely find even in 4+ star hotels. I loved the breakfast and the hours that it was served. Most of all, I enjoyed and appreciated the staff. From the moment I checked in they handled everything in a calm, courteous, and professional manner, always [lacing my comfort and needs first. I even extended one night, and when doing so found that the room I was in would not be available the next night. After speaking with them at the front desk, they said they could extend me one night, but I would most likely have to move to a smaller room for the extended night. Just after returning to my room, they called and informed me that I would they had managed to figure out a way for me to not only stay in the larger room Ii was already in, but I would not even be charged more for the larger room. Above and beyond. I will stay here whenever I travel to the area.
The only thing I would change, would be closer to some restaurants or nightlife. On the positive side, there is a Walgreens right next door that weas very convenient for snacks and drinks.
Jeanne
10
December 2023
So many supplies and beautiful decor. I really loved the super long surface over the dressers. Ditto for the bathroom sink area - so much room. I wish I had that sink in my house! The shower was lovely. The breakfast area was immaculate, thanks to the constant attention of the staff. Many, many choices for breakfast.
I should have checked the temperature of the fridge when I noticed how cold things were getting. Eventually, everything got frozen.
Xanthe
10
April 2023
Front desk staff is friendly and accommodating. We came early and reassured us to get our room ready early, which he didn’t even have to do especially because we were early. Rooms were clean. Even the shower curtain was new or atleast freshly changed!
The stairs. Our room was in the older building and we needed to take stairs. Although it was a struggle, my elderly mom was fortunately able to climb it. We couldn’t really change rooms because it was the largest and the one we preferred. I just wished that it was disclosed on the website that the room is located on the second floor and only accessible via stairs.
Christine
10
October 2024
The rooms were immaculate and well appointed. They even have robes, full size body lotion, tea and coffee etc. Items you would expect in a 4-5 star hotel. Beds and pillows were comfortable and plentiful. Breakfast was fresh made and delicious. It was a quiet room despite being a motor Inn on a busy street. Overall, I was very impressed
Nothing! Even the location close to Stanford was great! Highly recommend for parents weekend.
Ferran
8.2
June 2023
The room was big and the beds were big as well. We were able to check-in late. It was clean when we entered. We had microwave, fridge and coffee machine. They gave us complementary water the first day. We had plenty of wardrobes.
For me the mattress was too soft. Since COVID room cleaning service is only offered for long stays once every a few days. They just emptied the bins and gave us new towels. It is not that bad, it's just a few years ago the rooms were used to be made daily. The breakfast was not so good but I guess that average for these kind of hotels. In the end we had our coffee there in the morning and we went to have breakfast somewhere else.
Airports
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
11.3miSan Francisco International Airport
19.9miOakland International Airport
22.7miStockton Metropolitan Airport
58.9miMonterey Regional Airport
59.1miAirports
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
11.3miSan Francisco International Airport
19.9miOakland International Airport
22.7miStockton Metropolitan Airport
58.9miMonterey Regional Airport
59.1miAttractions
The Tech Interactive
14.1miHalf Moon Bay
17.7miMission District
28.8miSoMa (South of Market)
29.4miYerba Buena Gardens
30miBarbary Coast Trail
30.1miHayes Valley
30.1miPainted Ladies
30.3miGrateful Dead House
30.3mi16th Avenue Tiled Steps
30.5miTransamerica Pyramid
30.6miSan Francisco Botanical Garden
30.9miSan Francisco Japantown
31miFillmore District
31miPacific Heights
31.1miFree parking
Free wifi
Fitness center
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Garden view
Kids' meals
Picnic area
Garden
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Auditory guidance
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Game room
Golf course
Hiking
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Suit press
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Tea/Coffee maker
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Express check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Fitness
Fitness center
View
Garden view
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Discover,
Mastercard,
American Express,
Visa
This property does not accept cash.
When are the check-in and check-out times for The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
For The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, you can check in after 03:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 11:00 AM.
Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto provide free parking options?
Yes, there is ample parking available at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto. The best part is that parking is free for all guests. The hotel offers convenient public parking on-site, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Additionally, there is no need to worry about making parking reservations in advance.
How much does a stay at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto cost?
Accommodations at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto can start from $89. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.
What types of rooms does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offer?
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers a variety of rooms including Deluxe Double Rooms, Queen Rooms with Disability Access, Deluxe Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds, King Suites, Deluxe Queen Rooms, Two-Bedroom Suites, King Rooms with Disability Access, Deluxe Queen Suites, and Deluxe King Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Room sizes range from 237 sqft to 689 sqft. Occupancy varies from 2 adults and 1 child to 6 adults and 4 children.
Which amenities can guests enjoy at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?
At The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, guests can enjoy a range of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features a golf course, providing guests with the opportunity to practice their swing and enjoy a round of golf. For those looking to stay active, there is a fitness center where guests can work out and keep up with their fitness routine.
In addition to these amenities, guests can also take advantage of hiking opportunities in the area surrounding the hotel. The scenic trails offer a chance to explore the beautiful surroundings and engage in outdoor activities.
For those interested in outdoor dining, the hotel also provides BBQ facilities where guests can have a fun and flavorful cookout. This enables guests to enjoy a relaxed and enjoyable meal in the hotel's outdoor spaces.
With these leisure amenities, guests at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto can make the most of their time and enjoy a variety of activities during their stay.
What methods of payment does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto accept?
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto accepts American Express, Visa, Discover, and Mastercard as methods of payment. However, they do not accept cash.
Featured hotels
Featured hotels
Cities nearby
Popular cities