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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
  • Meeting space
  • 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

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1625 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Perfect stay! Thank You!

  • 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

    Very good

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Size of the rooms and layout. They were very helpful with all questions and extremely accommodating storing our luggage.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel is convenient for a one night stay. Don’t expect anything beyond services that a motel provides you. The breakfast is basic. The air conditioning in the room is the noisiest I have ever experienced. Noise isolation is poor. No curtains in the bathroom window that can be seen from the outside. Parking is plentiful and easy. The staff is very friendly and the room is clean.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very good location

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Passable

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The rooms were extremely quiet and very roomy. We were very satisfied with our stay. We would stay there agin.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    breakfast needs some improvements. daily same menu.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice hotel with good amenities and breakfast.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The internet was not good. Air conditioner very loud. And staff not helpful.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    An older hotel in a prime location in Palo Alto . Recently remodeled and the room is quite a bit bigger than I expected . Room is clean and have all the basic needs. Even has a patio in the back to relax !! Hot Breakfast is included but nothing fancy & very limited. The lady in charge watch everything closely. Keep food supply going & clean up immediately if anybody makes a mess !! Have sign stating taking food back to room is NOT ALLOW !! Plenty of parking for free with 6 covered spots !!! For budget traveler like myself, this is my kind of accommodation !

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was clean, housekeeping was efficient. Breakfast had a variety of hot items including oatmeal and waffles, baked goods, coffee, tea and juices. The amenities were good for a three star hotel. The only setback was the wi fi which was weak and cut off intermittently.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Breakfast was extremely basic and exactly the same everyday. I'm not a fan of paper plates for meals so that was disappointing. But I must say the staff were quite friendly and helpful. The accommodation was adequate for purpose but I doubt I would go back.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Good location, close to Stanford Medical center and has Walgreens across the street. Short drive to food options. Clean rooms. The bed was GREAT ! Breakfast was standard fare. I’d stay here again.

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?
Yes. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
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 69, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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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