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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and candles, leading to a well-lit interior with a fireplace and modern decor.

1. Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
5.0 star property
Palo Alto
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (143 reviews)
"A very pleasant stay at this hotel…nice and quiet staff is super friendly and best of all its all inclusive. Service wise this is better than the four seasons palo alto"
United States
Vedder
The price is ￥128,156
￥158,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two zebra-patterned armchairs, a round ottoman, and a leather sofa.

2. The Stanford Park Hotel

The Stanford Park Hotel
4.5 star property
Menlo Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff, location and the large rooms were wonderful. I also loved the dining and live music in the lovely courtyard/patio. This is a hotel I love to come back to!"
United States
molly
The price is ￥48,753
￥56,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
The Stanford Park Hotel
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, fire pits, and wooden tables and chairs.

3. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
5.0 star property
East Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (725 reviews)
"Staff was amazing! Will visit again."
United States
Soneli
The price is ￥67,103
￥76,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
A stone bridge with metal railings leading to a building with a balcony.

4. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,912 reviews)
"I really enjoyed staying here"
United States
Ian
The price is ￥15,974
￥18,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Creekside Inn
An outdoor patio area with a fireplace, seating, and string lights.

5. el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
University South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (689 reviews)
"Location is great and close to restaurants. Rooms are spacious and well decorated. The gym is pretty good, The staff are very helpful."
United States
kamiar
The price is ￥52,580
￥60,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
el PRADO
A restaurant with outdoor seating surrounded by a garden path and various plants.

6. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
University South
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (475 reviews)
"The staff is very nice. Excellent food. Clean property and nice."
Thailand
Icey Juthapohn
The price is ￥64,079
￥74,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
A spacious interior with a staircase, a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

7. The Westin Palo Alto

The Westin Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Palo Alto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"we truly enjoyed this hotel"
United States
Kari
The price is ￥31,794
￥36,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
The Westin Palo Alto
A grand lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and ornate columns.

8. The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
University South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (514 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and really well located in downtown."
United States
Sherry
The price is ￥24,605
￥28,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
The Cardinal Hotel
An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, string lights, wicker furniture, and a view of the city skyline.

9. Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
University South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (398 reviews)
"Great location, neat decorations"
United States
Dimitris
The price is ￥28,691
￥37,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

10. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
Ventura
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This will be my go to place when I’m in the area! Couldn’t be happier with this place."
United States
Ross
The price is ￥15,673
￥18,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
A modern hotel entrance with a covered patio, columns, and a fountain.

11. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"The Sheraton Palo Alto is reasonably priced, easy to access, and very comfortable. Staff are lovely and and quite helpful."
United States
Carol
The price is ￥25,403
￥29,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
A bedroom with a skylight, a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a small table.

12. Cowper Inn

Cowper Inn
2.0 star property
University South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Nice location, good atmosphere, and very comfortable."
United States
colin
The price is ￥41,682
￥48,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Cowper Inn
A garden with a tiered water feature, a wooden statue, and various plants.

13. Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (610 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and the parking was good."
United States
Cheri
The price is ￥27,108
￥31,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
A hotel room with a bed, a grey armchair, a small round table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

14. Leland Hotel Palo Alto

Leland Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Ventura
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (417 reviews)
"I've stayed here before it's clean the staff is nice and it's quiet"
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥13,444
￥15,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Leland Hotel Palo Alto
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a car parked outside.

15. Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen
3.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (770 reviews)
"Clean room, close to restaurants"
United States
Gina
The price is ￥17,722
￥20,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Hotel Keen
A building with a glass slipper sign, a stone facade, and a peaked roof.

16. Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (502 reviews)
"Great"
United States
Hunter
The price is ￥13,037
￥15,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a wooden deck and outdoor furniture.

17. Best Western Plus Riviera

Best Western Plus Riviera
2.5 star property
Menlo Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (775 reviews)
"Love this place."
United States
Anne
The price is ￥22,935
￥26,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Best Western Plus Riviera
A hotel lobby with striped chairs, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and framed pictures on the wall.

18. Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and inexpensive near the University of Stanford Medical Center."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥14,418
￥16,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Comfort Inn Palo Alto
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a small window.

19. Hotel Parmani

Hotel Parmani
2.0 star property
Palo Alto
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"The overall stay was nice, clean bathroom, nice service and not expensive"
United States
Cristyn
The price is ￥13,509
￥16,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Hotel Parmani
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

20. The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
Mountain View
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,540 reviews)
"Very nice stay, nice staff, clean rooms"
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥25,739
￥28,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
The Ameswell Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is Palo Alto like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its university life and art galleries, Palo Alto offers a lot for the traveler booking a vacation.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Palo Alto?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at the seasons in Palo Alto: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for Palo Alto is 18 inches.
What is there to see and do around Palo Alto?
After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Lakeshore Park Beach or Niles Beach for some quality time by the water. Experience the area's university life and art galleries, and make time for local attractions like San Francisco Bay and Palo Alto Art Center. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Stanford Stadium or Stanford Shopping Center.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Palo Alto?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Palo Alto with ease. To get to Palo Alto, book a flight to San Carlos, CA (SQL), the closest major airport, which is located 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from the city center. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from California Ave Station or Palo Alto Station.