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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3.0 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Property entrance
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Art Deco motel with free breakfast and fitness centre
Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free motel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and free newspapers are on-site.
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Palo Alto motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of San Antonio Shopping Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 5 minutes by car from Stanford University and 13 minutes from San Francisco Bay
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Zen Hotel Palo Alto. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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
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 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 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Reviews

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1195 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. I would definitely come back. Staff were the very best. T
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Krithika, Plano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. But the washer was broken. Will stay there again nevertheless!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is nice and clean, and the owner is very friendly. Reasonable price, and the breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Editha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, price & neighborhood! Lovely small hotel close to everything. We walked a few blocks in one direction to a large neighborhood park, then went a few blocks in the other direction to an awesome sushi/ramen restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is a great value. Nice landscaping, a decent low key gym, free breakfast that was fine and included several options, and clean rooms with nice amenities for a decent price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel very quiet no noise super clean and the reception personal are very kind and professional the area is nice and convenient. Whole food market 5 min drive and Copa Coffee is very good place for coffee breakfast or lunch. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Business traveller
Clean specious easy in and out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and snug. The a/c functioned but tended to let the room get warm before kicking in. Breakfast was carb heavy but nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location on same street as Stanford Stadium with a bus stop out front for events. The room was very large and comfortable. Easy parking. Safe area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! No complaints! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived for check-in and received pleasant customer service. Earliest check-in time is 3pm but due to a busy day prior, was not allowed into the room until 35 minutes due to cleaning not being completed yet. Once in the room, our perception of the room was that it was clean and quaint. Not the biggest room, but just right. Mattress was firm, pillows soft, and towels were white. The night was peaceful and quiet. They serve breakfast from 6 to 9 am and was decent quality for those looking for something quick before heading out. If you are looking for authentic breakfast, going out would be better. Checkout was quick and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay with Zen Hotel. It is a tastefully remodeled establishment within close proximity to Stanford healthcare for which we had come. Breakfast was nice too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room overall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a quick stay while visiting hospital. Easy to get to, clean, very comfortable bed, goood tv channels, Walgreens right across street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pranav, Redmond

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. Easy to park and walk to dining. Golfing trip so clubs can stay in car right in front of our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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