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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3 stars

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States
Palo Alto, CA
See location+1 650 493 4492
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$152
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rate per night

8.6
Very good
based on 855 reviews
855 reviews
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Deluxe room
Queen room
King room

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Overview

The Zen Hotel provides comfortable 3-star accommodation in Palo Alto. It also features a 24-hour reception, an express check-in and check-out feature and laundry facilities.

There are a variety of facilities at The Hotel Zen that guests can enjoy, such as a dry cleaning service, luggage storage and a fitness centre. In addition, the multilingual staff are available to offer assistance.

The rooms at The Zen Hotel have a refrigerator and all the necessities for an enjoyable stay. Guests can unwind in the welcoming seating area.

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is a convenient base to explore California's Great America and Stanford University. San Antonio Caltrain Station is within a 30-minute walk.

8.6
Very good rating
Based on 855 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

  • Fitness centre
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • 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
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Shower chair
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Adapted bath
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware
  • Stovetop
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Trouser press

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Bicycle hire
  • Game room
  • Golf

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Complimentary breakfast

Outdoor

  • Grill
  • Garden

Dining

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Dining table

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

8.6
Very good
855 verified ratings
Wonderful
527
Very good
171
Good
77
Okay
27
Fair
27
Mediocre
12
Poor
14

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the cleanliness and quality of the breakfast, highlighting the friendly service and convenient location. However, several reviews mentioned noise issues from AC units and parking challenges, affecting their overall experience.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Cleanliness9.5 out of 10
Breakfast9 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Location8.5 out of 10
Bathroom2.5 out of 10
Noise Level2 out of 10
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2.0
Poor
Adrian, Sept 2022
They did not give me a room and sent me to a different hotel. I didn’t feel like I was being treated like a paying customer and it felt more like I should had been the one charging for my presence and not the other way around.

Location

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

What's nearby

  • San Antonio Shopping Center1.6 km
  • Hewlett-Packard Company1.8 km
  • PARC2.3 km
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center3.7 km
  • Green Gables3.8 km
  • Palo Alto Art Center3.8 km
  • Rinconada Park3.8 km
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo3.9 km
  • Baylands Nature Preserve4 km
  • Stanford Stadium4.1 km
  • Shoreline Park4.1 km
  • HP Garage4.4 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

  • Where is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto located?

    The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is located at 4164 El Camino Real, 3.7 km from the centre of Palo Alto. San Antonio Shopping Center is the closest landmark to The Zen Hotel Palo Alto.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto.

  • Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offer free parking?

    Yes, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers free parking.

  • How far is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto from the airport?

    The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is 17.6 km from San Jose. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is 33 km from San Francisco.

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8.7
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San Jose
18.2 km