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Cardinal Hotel
2 stars

Cardinal Hotel

235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
Palo Alto, CA
See location+1 650 323 5101
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$259
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rate per night

8.3
Great
based on 380 reviews
380 reviews
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Standard Room
Queen room
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About Cardinal Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

Located a short drive from Stanford University, Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto provides charming accommodation in Palo Alto. It is surrounded by a range of well-known shops and is minutes on foot from Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Guests of Cardinal can relax in the swimming pool. Convenient services include an express check-in feature and a luggage storage facility.

Cardinal Hotel offers rooms equipped with a hair dryer, plus all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay.

The hotel is located within a 10-minute walk of the HP Garage. Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Caltrain Station are within walking distance.

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Amenities at Cardinal Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24-hour front desk

General

  • Window
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Slippers
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Telephone
  • City view
  • Storage available

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee machine

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Cardinal Hotel

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8.3
Very GoodBased on 380 verified guest reviews

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10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Great ambiance, great staff, lovely history.
Cons:The hotel may not be for everyone -- if you like a modern experience ,not for you. Stay away, please, from my favorite hotel.
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9.7 Wonderful
Pros:It's right in the center of everything I just walk to Stanford, restaurant's, etc.
Cons:You get some noice early morning trash collection and late at night people walk-in from bars, but they do offer ear plug

Location

235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Theatre156 m
  • Museum of American Heritage323 m
  • HP Garage0.6 km
  • Nature Gallery0.6 km
  • Lathrop House0.7 km
  • Arboretum Grove0.7 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center0.9 km
  • Stanford Stadium1.1 km
  • Stanford Mausoleum1.2 km
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center1.2 km
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo1.5 km
  • Cantor Arts Center1.5 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

When to book a room at Cardinal Hotel

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FAQs when booking at Cardinal Hotel

  • Where is Cardinal Hotel located?

    Cardinal Hotel is located at 235 Hamilton Avenue, 1.6 km from the centre of Palo Alto. Stanford Theatre is the closest landmark to Cardinal Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Cardinal Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Cardinal Hotel.

  • Does Cardinal Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Cardinal Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Cardinal Hotel from the airport?

    Cardinal Hotel is 22.5 km from San Jose. Cardinal Hotel is 27.4 km from San Francisco.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.8

Distance to city centre

1.6 km

Nearest airport

San Jose

Distance to airport

22.5 km