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Our top choices for Palo Alto motels

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1. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,484 reviews)
"Good place to stay for a night!"
United States
Trae
The price is ￥17,454
￥20,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and surrounding tall trees.

2. The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
Palo Alto Orchards
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Helpful Front desk staff and good value"
United States
Devon
The price is ￥17,558
￥20,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Palo Alto Inn
A room with a wooden floor, a round mirror with a decorative frame, and a light switch on the wall.

3. Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (476 reviews)
"A charming little spot with wonderful staff."
United States
Jake
The price is ￥13,455
￥15,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

4. Hotel Parmani

Hotel Parmani
2.0 star property
Palo Alto
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"I like the location, it was a plus"
United States
Claudia
The price is ￥12,375
￥15,402 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Hotel Parmani
A building with a parking lot and a sidewalk.

5. Oak Motel Palo Alto

Oak Motel Palo Alto
2.0 star property
Palo Alto
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Property very clean and updated paint and furniture and bedding. Breakfast quite minimal."
United States
Rich
The price is ￥14,957
￥17,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Oak Motel Palo Alto
A patio area with outdoor seating and blue umbrellas.

6. Redwood Creek Inn

Redwood Creek Inn
2.5 star property
Roosevelt
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (697 reviews)
"Location, Staff, Parking : We like a lot. thank you!!"
United States
Hanson
The price is ￥15,218
￥17,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Redwood Creek Inn
A well-lit room with a large window, a framed certificate on the wall, a seating area with a patterned chair, and a small table with magazines.

7. Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto

Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto
2.0 star property
Palo Alto Orchards
7.8 out of 10, Good, (657 reviews)
"Staff was very professional and helpful, room was spotless and comfortable. Housekeeping was consistent, friendly and highly efficient."
United States
Holly
The price is ￥16,366
￥18,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto
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8. Palo Alto Lodge

Palo Alto Lodge
3.0 star property
Ventura
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (25 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Frank
The price is ￥36,684
￥42,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Palo Alto Lodge
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a moon in the sky.

9. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View
3.0 star property
North Whisman
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great clean room for simple overnight stay!"
United States
Allan
The price is ￥12,844
￥14,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a window with blinds.

10. Travel Inn

Travel Inn
2.5 star property
Sunnyvale
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay for a quick trip!"
United States
Stacy
The price is ￥12,605
￥14,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Travel Inn
A multi-story residential building with balconies, a parking area, and a sign about dog waste.

11. Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North
2.0 star property
Sunnyvale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"One of the few Motel 6 that are awesome, clean good looking rooms"
United States
Cruz
The price is ￥13,375
￥15,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and artwork on the walls.

12. Budget Inn Redwood City

Budget Inn Redwood City
2.0 star property
Redwood Oaks
6.4 out of 10, (587 reviews)
"I was not to happy they need to improve some thing like don't have electric plug to c charge my cellular the bathing tub they look clean ."
United States
elena
The price is ￥15,294
￥17,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Budget Inn Redwood City
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a mirror.

13. Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale

Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale
2.0 star property
Sunnyvale
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place u try and see"
United States
Gabriel
The price is ￥12,258
￥13,947 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale
A television set on a wooden cabinet with a microwave on top.

14. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Redwood Oaks
5.6 out of 10, (44 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. Perfect for solo trips where you need to sleep somewhere. "
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥18,098
￥20,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Capri Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a door.

15. Sequoia Inn

Sequoia Inn
2.0 star property
Oak Knoll - Redwood Park
6.8 out of 10, (742 reviews)
"Dirty towels , holes in bathroom walls, feels unsafe"
United States
diane
The price is ￥16,288
￥18,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Sequoia Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

16. Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South
2.0 star property
Sunnyvale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"It’s pretty basic but then again it’s just a place to sleep and lay your head and is very affordable"
United States
Arthur
The price is ￥12,443
￥14,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South
A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a checkered floor, and framed pictures on the wall.

17. LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel
2.5 star property
San Carlos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,126 reviews)
"Great place for the night stay!"
United States
David
The price is ￥12,108
￥14,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
LiA Hotel
A modern two-story house with a black front door, white-framed windows, and a red front porch.

18. Wittle Inn

Wittle Inn
2.5 star property
Heritage District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (312 reviews)
"We enjoyed our overnight stay. It is a comfortable room in a convenient location."
United States
Ann
The price is ￥19,671
￥22,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Wittle Inn
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a building with a white facade.

19. Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City

Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City
2.0 star property
Belmont
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,714 reviews)
"Convenient to SFO. Friendly staff."
United States
Renee
The price is ￥13,052
￥15,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City
A hotel sign with the name "WAFER 450 HOTEL" and a parking lot with several cars.

20. WAFER 450 Hotel

WAFER 450 Hotel
2.0 star property
Santa Clara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (794 reviews)
"Room was very nice"
United States
Matt
The price is ￥13,243
￥15,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
WAFER 450 Hotel
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Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

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Palo Alto Motels information

Number of reviews
11,680
Accommodation
17 Motels
Lowest Price
￥13,947
Highest Price
￥42,370

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Palo Alto?
Because you'll save on your room, you can make the most of what Palo Alto has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include San Francisco Bay in Palo Alto, as well as Levi's Stadium and SAP Center at San Jose in the area.
What are motels like?
Motel properties often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.
What are the best motels in Palo Alto?
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Stanford University and Silicon Valley. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. The Palo Alto Inn: Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Stanford University and Silicon Valley.
How many motels will I find in Palo Alto?
Expedia has 8 low-cost motels in Palo Alto.
What things can I to do in Palo Alto?
As you're exploring the area, check out the college campus and enjoy the picturesque gardens. Visitors to Palo Alto speak highly of its shops and restaurants. Favorite places in and around Palo Alto include San Francisco Bay, Levi's Stadium, and SAP Center at San Jose. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Silicon Valley, Rodin Sculpture Garden, and Baylands Nature Preserve. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and The EcoCenter.
What's the seasonal weather like in Palo Alto?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Palo Alto to help you plan yours. 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 are my options for getting around Palo Alto when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Palo Alto to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is located 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away from the city center. You can also search for flights into Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at California Ave Station or Palo Alto Station.

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