The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 US near Exit 20 on I-280 (~2.6mi)
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2.5 Star Property In Palo Alto (Green Acres)
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10/31/2024 - 11/01/2024
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Verified Reviews of The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very Nice"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 20 to Mon Apr 22 2024 at a $114.50 average nightly rate.
"Nice, clean, simple."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Nothing fancy but clean, has small fitness center, simple breakfast provided.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 15 to Sun Mar 17 2024 at a $135.99 average nightly rate.
"Very nice boutique hotel with bountiful breakfast."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice boutique hotel with clean comfortable surroundings and bountiful breakfast.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 09 to Mon Jun 12 2023 at a $165.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, you'll be centrally located in Palo Alto, within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Googleplex. This motel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from San Francisco Bay and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Levi's Stadium.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

San Antonio Shopping Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
San Andreas Fault Trail - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Palo Alto VA Hospital - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Rengstorff Park - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Shoreline Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Stanford University - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Stanford Stadium - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Los Altos History Museum - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Stanford University Arboretum - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Googleplex - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Stevens Creek Trail - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Palo Alto Art Center - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 38.9 km / 24.2 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 52.1 km / 32.4 mi

The preferred airport for The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This Art Deco motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Television in common areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Year Built - 1970
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Total number of rooms - 37
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No elevators
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Luggage storage
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Express check-out
  • Free breakfast
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Fitness facilities

Airport & Shuttle Information

San Jose Airport, 10 miles, no shuttle provided, one way taxi around $45.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

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