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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 US
near Exit 20 on I-280 (~2.6mi)
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Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.5 Star Property In Palo Alto (Green Acres)
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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 445 guest reviews
- Free WiFi
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free buffet breakfast
- Free breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Free self parking
- Fitness facilities
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04/26/2024 - 04/27/2024
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Verified Reviews of The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Very nice boutique hotel with bountiful breakfast."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice boutique hotel with clean comfortable surroundings and bountiful breakfast.
Marguerite B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
16-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 09 to Mon Jun 12 2023 at a $165.99 average nightly rate. 
Summary of Verified Reviews
Property Description
With a stay at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, you'll be centrally located in Palo Alto, within a 15-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. This family-friendly motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Googleplex and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
San Antonio Shopping Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
San Andreas Fault Trail - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Palo Alto VA Hospital - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Rengstorff Park - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Shoreline Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Stanford University - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Mariposa Park - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Stanford Stadium - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Los Altos History Museum - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Stanford University Arboretum - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Googleplex - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Stevens Creek Trail - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Hoover Tower - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
The nearest airports are:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 38.9 km / 24.2 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 52.1 km / 32.4 mi
The preferred airport for The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This Art Deco motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Amenities / Features
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Uncovered parking
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Television in common areas
- Free WiFi
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Braille or raised signage
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Assistive listening devices available
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Year Built - 1970
- Number of buildings/towers - 3
- Total number of rooms - 37
- Number of floors - 2
- Professional property host/manager
- No rollaway/extra beds available
- No elevators
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free buffet breakfast
- Luggage storage
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Express check-out
- Free breakfast
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Golfing nearby
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Free self parking
- Fitness facilities
Airport & Shuttle Information
San Jose Airport, 10 miles, no shuttle provided, one way taxi around $45.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets not allowed
Misc Fees / Policies
- 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.
- Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
Cleaning Policies
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Social distancing measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Masks are compulsory at the property
Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Essential workers only - NO
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
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Testimonials:
"Your service is awesome! It is really hard to book several rooms in the same hotel and get a deal. This was an awesome experience as I got to choose who I wanted to respond to." S.B. - Buffalo, NY
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