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Stanford University is a private research university founded in 1891. Its alumni have founded companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Electronic Arts, Sun Microsystems, Nvidia, Yahoo!, Cisco Systems, Silicon Graphics, and Google. Most notably, the university's undergraduate program is currently ranked fourth in the nation. Within close proximity to Stanford, The Westin Palo Alto is a boutique and contemporary property located in the desirable area of Palo Alto and offers 5 beautiful courtyards, a separate shower and bathtub in each guestroom, free and fast Wi-Fi, a mini bar, close to downtown, and they also offer workout attire to use in their fitness facility for a small fee. Another great property in Palo Alto is the unique Hotel Keen located in the downtown area with a modern, architectural design, flat-screen HD Tv's, free breakfast, and close to shopping, restaurants, and the train station. Other similar downtown properties with great amenities include the Garden Court Hotel with comfortable beds and near by top-end restaurants and the Crowne Plaza Palo Alto featuring an airport shuttle service and spacious rooms.
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Oakwood at Oak Creek
+1-888-389-4121
1600 Sand Hill Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304
~1.24 miles northwest of Stanford University
~22 minute walk
- Midscale hotel
- Hotel has 4 floors
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The Westin Palo Alto in Palo Alto
+1-888-675-2083
675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
~1.51 miles north of Stanford University
- Located near San Jose, the Westin Palo Alto is directly adjacent to Stanford University. With its luxury accommodations and amenities, guests will enjoy everything from an outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness center, and outdoor whirlpool, to a business center, in-room massages, and wireless Internet access. The Westin Palo Alto also has eight meeting spaces that boast a combined total of 8,457 square feet, as well as five courtyards that are perfect for weddings and other receptions.
- High end Suburban property
- 4 meeting rooms in hotel
The Clement Hotel – All Inclusive
+1-800-716-8490
711 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
~1.52 miles north of Stanford University
- Luxurious 5 Star hotel
- Check in time: 15:00
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
+1-800-805-5223
625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
~1.52 miles north of Stanford University
- A hotel unlike most others, the Sheraton Palo Alto is situated among beautiful flower gardens and koi ponds in Silicon Valley—only minutes away from Stanford University and San Jose. Guests will enjoy access to an outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness center, business center, and an on-site spa that even provides treatments to guests in the comfort of their own rooms. The Sheraton Palo Alto's guest rooms also boast coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons, ironing boards, desks, and cable TVs.
- Expensive Suburban property
- Check-in: 12:00PM
Oakwood at Sharon Grove
+1-888-788-5576
680 Sharon Park Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025
~1.64 miles west of Stanford University
- Three Star property
- Check in time: 15:30
Hotel Parmani in Palo Alto
+1-888-311-4278
3200 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
~1.79 miles east of Stanford University
- The Super 8 Motel Palo Alto/Stanford Area hotel is only minutes from San Jose. Located near Stanford University, the motel offers complimentary breakfasts, free local phone calls, and free high-speed Internet access, as well as guest rooms equipped with amenities such as microwaves, refrigerators, irons, ironing boards, workspace, and cable TVs. The Super 8 Motel Palo Alto/Stanford Area is also conveniently located near the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, downtown Palo Alto, and various restaurants.
- Two star Suburban property
- 36 sleeping rooms in hotel
Hotel Keen
+1-888-469-4795
425 High St., Palo Alto, CA 94301
~1.80 miles north of Stanford University
- 3 star Downtown hotel
- 3 floors in property
Travelodge by Wyndham Palo Alto Silicon Valley
+1-888-734-9421
3255 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
~1.86 miles east of Stanford University
- The Travelodge Palo Alto Silicon Valley hotel provides guests with a comfortable stay on a budget. During their stay, guests will enjoy amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, free parking, complimentary continental breakfasts, and free high-speed Internet access. Every guest room at this establishment boasts a refrigerator, microwave oven, iron, ironing board, hairdryer, safe, and cable TV. The Travelodge Palo Alto Silicon Valley is just two miles from Stanford University and minutes from San Jose.
- Low Cost hotel
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
+1-888-841-5292
3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
~1.90 miles east of Stanford University
- Affordable property
- 2 floors in hotel
Berbeda Place
+1-888-455-5160
3339 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
~1.91 miles east of Stanford University
- 3-star hotel
- Check in: 15:00
Best Western Plus Riviera
+1-888-965-8297
15 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
~1.92 miles north of Stanford University
- Three Star Downtown hotel
- 3 floors in hotel
The Stanford Park Hotel
+1-888-906-6358
100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
~1.96 miles north of Stanford University
- Located near San Jose, the The Stanford Park Hotel is a boutique establishment that boasts comfortable décor and lush vegetation inside and out. Guests of the hotel enjoy an on-site restaurant, business center, whirlpool, fitness center, sauna, outdoor swimming pool, garden courtyards, and 24-hour room service. Guest rooms also have features such as granite fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, mini-bars, and wireless Internet access. The The Stanford Park Hotel is also located near popular destinations such as Stanford University and Palo Alto.
- 4-star Suburban hotel
- Fitness + Health Center
Creekside Inn - Palo Alto
+1-888-749-6785
3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
~1.96 miles east of Stanford University
- At the Creekside Inn, guests will enjoy a creekside garden location that offers the comforts of home and plenty of amenities. In fact, guests of the hotel will enjoy an outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness room, coin-operated laundry, free lobby business center, restaurant, and meeting rooms. The Creekside Inn also provides guests with free high-speed Internet access and free local town car service. This boutique hotel is also conveniently located near Stanford University.
- Three Star Suburban property
- Gym is available on property
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Graduate Palo Alto - Downtown Palo Alto
+1-888-878-9982
488 University Ave. Palo Alto Ca 94301, Downtown Palo Alto, CA 94301
~2.09 miles north of Stanford University
- Four star Downtown hotel
- 100 sleeping rooms in hotel
el PRADO
+1-888-389-4485
520 Cowper St., Palo Alto, CA 94301
~2.09 miles north of Stanford University
- Although located in the heart of Palo Alto, el PRADO is conveniently close to San Jose and Stanford University. Serving as a luxury establishment, el PRADO offers guests amenities such as a fitness center, free high-speed Internet access, 24-hour room service, and in-room massages. Depending on the room-type selected by the guest, guest rooms at the el PRADO may also feature hot tubs, fireplaces, marble bathrooms, private balconies, document centers, and private bars.
- 4-star Downtown hotel
- Hotel has 15 suites
Hotel Lucent
+1-888-389-4121
727 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
~2.27 miles north of Stanford University
- 3 star hotel
- 47 sleeping rooms in hotel
Rosewood Sand Hill - Menlo Park
+1-888-675-2083
2825 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025
~2.32 miles west of Stanford University
- Luxury 5 star Suburban property
- 121 sleeping rooms in hotel
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
+1-800-716-8490
3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
~2.32 miles east of Stanford University
- The The Nest Hotel Palo Alto is located less than two miles from Stanford University and popular destinations such as the Great Mall of America and the San Jose Convention Center. Guests of this hotel will enjoy free amenities and services such as high-speed Internet access, local phone calls, deluxe continental breakfasts, and weekday newspapers. The The Nest Hotel Palo Alto also boasts guest rooms with coffeemakers, microwaves, refrigerators, hairdryers, irons, and ironing boards. Executive guest rooms also feature separate living areas.
- Midscale Suburban hotel
- 54 rooms in property
Comfort Inn Palo Alto in Palo Alto
+1-800-805-5223
3945 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
~2.35 miles east of Stanford University
- At the Comfort Inn Stanford hotel in Silicon Valley, guests will enjoy plenty of comfort and amenities, as well as a close proximity to Stanford University and San Jose. The hotel features a business center, guest laundry, and 24-hour desk, and provides guests with free high-speed Internet access, free local phone calls, and complimentary continental breakfasts. Guest rooms at the Comfort Inn Stanford also boast features such as refrigerators, microwaves, irons, ironing boards, and cable TVs.
- Low Cost Downtown hotel
- 2 floors in hotel
Menlo Park Inn : 1315 El Camino Real
+1-888-788-5576
1315 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
~2.63 miles north of Stanford University
- Located near San Jose, the Menlo Park Inn serves as a charming and comfy boutique establishment in the heart of Menlo Park. Guests will enjoy complimentary deluxe continental breakfasts and guest rooms that boast everything from writing desks, voicemail, and high-speed Internet access, to microwaves, coffeemakers, and refrigerators. Guests who choose mini-suites will also have sitting areas in their rooms. The Menlo Park Inn is also located near Stanford University, San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, and Menlo College.
- Affordable Suburban hotel
- 2 suites in hotel
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In the last year, a 2 star hotel near Stanford University can be as cheap as $148.50 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)
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In the last year, the average 3 star hotel near Stanford University has been $168.03 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)
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In the last year, the average 4 star hotel near Stanford University has been $214.02 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)