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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Travelers start their mornings with a complimentary continental breakfast at this welcoming inn, where free WiFi keeps everyone connected to what matters

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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto offers a convenient location near Stanford University with genuine hospitality. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, an outdoor pool in warmer months, and reliable in-room WiFi. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ฿5,501
฿6,354 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00, per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 40.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation, 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, 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 40.00 per stay and a fee of USD 40.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

As of 24 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto on 5 Jun 2026 start from ฿5,501, 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 Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto located?

Located in Ventura, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silicon Valley and Stanford University. Stanford University Medical Center is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away. California Ave Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 540 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 540 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 540 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 540 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 540 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally helpful and friendly folks at the front desk. Location is convenient, walking distance to California Avenue and short drive/bike ride to Stanford. Room was very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. It's a family owned since 1973. Still has that 70's look on the outside and some rooms still have that look. They are remodeling their rooms discreetly and they will be doing the same to the exterior. Neil is the owners so and he is very personable he also runs the front desk and is there for his customers. They also have adequate parking,ice machine and a very nice continental breakfast. A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vishaal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms Great hosts at check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, quiet area, friendly staff and plenty of parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In high-priced Palo Alto, the price was very reasonable, and the owner is extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Haven’t had breakfast yet, but staff were super nice and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here three nights while daughter at Stanford Medical and service was excellent, rooms very clean, good bed. The owner of this Inn went above and beyond to accommodate me for extra nights that were not expected. Would recommend this Inn to anyone. I.M
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe and easy. Rooms updated and clean with big mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Bathroom stocked with choices for various amenities. TV instructions very clear! Restaurant nearby for dinner. Breakfast was take out items back to room to enjoy with in room coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable. Parking was very good. The continental breakfast was packaged pastries and coffee-machine coffee. Some fruit and fresh brewed coffee would make it much better. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just as others have said. The staff at this property make the visit. They are wonderful. Now that sounds odd to be saying that there is such importance on how the front desk deals with routine and unforeseen issues, and I wouldn't have thought it would until I stayed here. Simple tasks like dead batteries in the TV remote can be very frustrating at many hotels; even chain ones. And they all loved having my dog stay there! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Great greeting at check in. Rooms are clean but dated. The rooms could use a little updating, painting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrisanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent friendly staff. Great location for Stanford medical facilities. Clean and safe. Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is SO nice! The older rooms are clean and everything works fine, which makes for a comfortable stay. We will always stay at the Stanford Motor Inn when get medical care from Stanford!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was small but cozy. The gentleman at the front desk was a very nice person.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

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

Stanford Motor Inn is our go-to....

Stanford Motor Inn is our go-to when we're staying in the area. Staff is very helpful and friendly, and we have a quiet stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The exterior definitely needs a coat of paint, which had me a bit apprehensive, but the inside of the room was very clean and comfortable. The room turned out to be a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker and two beds. The room and bed were comfortable with an A/C heater combo that could be adjusted (a bit loud but effective). We had a good night’s sleep! The manager and staff were incredibly friendly, responsive and helpful. When I asked for help with the TV, the manager came within 5 minutes, and replaced the TV when he couldn’t fix the problem within 10 minutes. In the morning, the desk person was equally friendly and welcoming and offered me bottled water to take on the road. If you’re looking for a clean, comfortable space to rest your head at a reasonable cost near Stanford, with great service, this is the spot! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Old school Palo Alto. This motel's probably been here for 60 years. But the lady was nice at the front desk and the room smells clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GaLiz

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

Stanford Inn

Friendly staff, clean atmosphere, parked at the door to my room, perfect! PET FRIENDLY TOO
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Very Comfortable Room

The staff was very friendly and the room was great. The bed was extremely comfortable. Also, room was very quiet. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Stay in Palo Alto

Great stay in Palo Alto-close to the sights and parks of the area for family entertainment and then the concert at Stanford. For the overall cost, the property was great and quiet and we appreciated the drink service in the lobby area and free breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and well-equipped room with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jung Ah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is rather old but comfortable and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value and convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024