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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The price is P5,150
P5,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025

Room options

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
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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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • ‪Pho VI Hoa - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Salsa - ‬2 min drive

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, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, 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
  • 37-inch 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

  • 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 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 Dec 31, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto on Jan 1, 2025 start from P 5,149.63, 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. 695 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1012 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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

2/10 Terrible

Corey

I prepaid for two nights and left after the first. That’s how lousy this place is. No, they didn’t refund me anything. Walls are paper thin. We heard the TV next door ALL night. Tiny room. Musty, mildewy, dusty for throughout. Bed frame had to be broken because it thumped every time I sat on it. Rusty components in the bathroom. Why stay at this dump, when the Marriott or Hilton properties down the street are 10x nicer with rooms more than 3x the size for not much more? That’s what I ended up doing. Lesson learned.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meirong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good place for a one night stay while we visited Stanford. It has a cute zen garden. No plant based milk for coffee though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Izrael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room set-up and the king sized "cloud" for a bed was an ultimate cherry on top
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. As someone who was born and raised long ago in Palo Alto, I was excited to be back in my old neighborhood. It was great to be able to run from the hotel to my old high school (Gunn) and up into Los Altos Hills, where I used to do training runs. My room was not cleaned after the first night, but after I complained it was cleaned and refreshed well the next day. The small fitness center could use an upgrade, for example with towels and more exercise mats being provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great first impression. I would love to stay there again on my next travel to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravindran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well maintained property with WiFi, parking and good breakfast. There is a Walgreens across the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nghi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misael

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff at the Zen are very nice people! I would stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

catalina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tttt
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean safe and easy to get around.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

April

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice service but pretty noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property was older but clean and in area that was convenient for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though this is an older property, they have updated it and it's very nice. It's no Marriott or Hilton but the price is right And it's close to Stanford which is where we need to be.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is conveniently located to restaurants. Nice area to take a walk, property is nice & cozy looking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and updated motel very close to Stanford.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of special touches: so many small hotel rooms have no place to put things down (not true here); or the drawers are tiny (these are spatious). Outside temps were chilly; the wall heater is very effective. The lights have dimmers--and there is an unusual small spotlight for anyone who likes to read in bed. More than expected in several ways. The only drawback: like every "free breakfast" these days, more choices without sugar should be included.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Gardena

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Zen Hotel stands out as a very pleasant place to stay. We particularly liked the esthetic touches, large quiet rooms and breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024