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The Cottages Hotel

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94027
  • Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Cottages Hotel

Hotel in Menlo Park with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre
This hotel features a 24-hour business centre, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Change of towels is available on request
The Cottages Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Menlo Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The free breakfast at The Cottages Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Menlo College. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a 24-hour business centre.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • 7 minutes by car from Stanford University and 9 minutes from San Francisco Bay
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Cottages Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Menlo Park hotel.

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

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

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 available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.

The Cottages Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 411 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LADD

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

wen-an

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! We came to watch our nephew play baseball for Menlo College. We parked at the hotel and walked to the game. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel, temecula

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
front desk staff not friendly showed also with a service dog and was asked to leave the dining area which is against ada rules
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fourth visit. Very nice vibe and free breakfast. Smallish rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cottages is a lovely property. Charming and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Real Find

Love this hotel - my room had a view of the pool but didn't look into any other rooms. Great breakfast, coffee choices. Great location. Friendly front desk service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joncarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was located close to several Stanford University Medical Center campuses. Easy access to and from Stanford.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upscale boutique "motel style" lodging with very nice staff and facilities. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and quiet

Room was comfortable and quiet. Hotel is back from busy street and designed with noise barrier to keep it quiet. Delicious breakfast with espresso machine and office staffed 24/7. Great convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite hotels. It’s so convenient, especially if you’re attending Menlo College events.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

need new sheets!

The sheets are sub-par! Very rough. And mattress fair.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marjaneh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson, Los Alamos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarynn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025