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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

8.6 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
The price is P5,560
P6,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

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

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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

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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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 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 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hobee's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pho VI Hoa - ‬20 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 free newspapers
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
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 speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 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 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

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

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

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 Oct 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto on Oct 13, 2024 start from P 5,560.43, 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful, the amenities were great, it's a lovely boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don, Holdrege

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ciara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my fourth or fifth time at the Zen Hotel. Very convenient location, quiet and safe; rooms all modern/remodeled and clean, great breakfast. Perfect for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and service. Good breakfast. The only personal negative for me was the mattress. Not enough support for me, but some people like that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rengarajan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though the appearance of hotel from outside looks not modern, the rooms are clean and well maintained. The breakfast was decent. Overall, for the price it is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bhupinder

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne, Monterey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unit was clean and quiet with the exception of the heat/air conditioning unit it simple the older wall unit and they just make noise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brantley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Close to Stanford.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anaisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our first season as a Stanford football family and I’m so glad we stayed here . We look forward to coming back . Clean rooms and even a store close by incase you forget any necessities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravindran

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location and has a calm inviting vibe. The Walgreens next door is convenient. The breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Close to Shoreline. Good breakfast. Comfy beds. The only issue was toilet did not flush great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

brooke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marinnette

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice and confortable beds. Very clean room and bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was centrally located for our activities. Safe, quiet, and convenient. No working TV in the exercise room, but other than that, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martha, Visalia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room, microwave and refrigerator, great staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Casteel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn is clean, spacious & well located. Great value too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is great for the price point! The room was very neat and clean! Would come back in a heartback.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice, quite, decent hotel near Stanford. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024