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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
Mediterranean hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Creator video
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
The current price is P13,063
P16,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Mobility & Hearing, Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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488 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 10 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HanaHaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Theatre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Venetia - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Stanford University
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto provides amenities like a bar and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 55-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Lou & Herbert's
  • President's Terrace

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.63 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Graduate Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto pet-friendly?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto on Aug 10, 2025 start from P 13,062.77, 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 Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Valet parking is available for USD 50 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto located?

Located in University South, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Stanford Theatre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Stanford University Arboretum and Stanford Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes. Palo Alto Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 209 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best located hotel in Palo Alto, super designed, cozy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super stylish, great location, beautiful amenities! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to restaurants, shopping and business. Great staff. Nice comfortable and quiet room. Unique atmosphere with great rooftop bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent boutique hotel with very professional and helpful staff. Really enjoyed my stay and would stay again on my next visit.
Hotel Lobby
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. It's a pleasure to stay at the Graduate. I'll come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the facility is in great condition. Love the design of the whole facility. Staffs were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great older hotel. Feels like you’re in Europe without the airfare, staff could not have been nicer and more attentive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were small but very comfortable, staff very pleasant and helpful , room service would be nice. Note if you’re on the 6th floor there is music from the rooftop bar above until 10pm on the weekends ( good to know). Overall good vibe and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great rooftop bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. Really unique with a good tie to Stanford. However, absolutely not worth the $800 / night I paid. Outrageous pricing for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is unique and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the bycicles.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy check in and out. The room was cute and cozy and clean. Rooftop deck is a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Right in the heart of town and easy walking through the town and into Stanford. Quirky hotel and decor made for a unique stay. Without a gym and more amenities, the price feels a bit steep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Climate control had no instructions and was impossible to operate. Street sweeping in the middle of the night woke us up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerem

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall what a good university town needs!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room AC was erratic and keep going from warm to cold. Rooftop patio warned me to bring a passport if I came a second time because I had a Canadian ID (I am 55 years old!).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

A must stay kind of place!

We loved this charming hotel in the heart of Palo Alto University district. The decor was beautiful! Friendly helpful staff and such a lovely festive lobby! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, perfect location, wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hrachya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel was with 3 kids, very friendly stuff and beautiful atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was somewhere across between elegant and quirky and it had a beautiful deck bar and restaurant. It was a beautiful and fun place to do find solace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024