The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

–Excellent location – show map
+58 photos
Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.2
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

About this property

Decorated in Asian decor, The Zen Hotel is in Palo Alto, California. This eco-friendly hotel provides free Wi-Fi and a gym, and rooms include iPod docking stations. Each room at The Zen Hotel is furnished with coffee facilities, a microwave and a refrigerator. Guest rooms include flat-screen cable TVs. Stanford University is 3.7 miles from The Hotel Zen. The hotel is in the Southern San Francisco Bay area and is 10.6 miles from Levi's Stadium.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
2 queen beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 queen beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nancy
United States United States
“It was a comfy place. Very clean. The included breakfast was very adequate. The location was great.”
Chiara
United States United States
“I really enjoyed my stay at the Zen Hotel Palo Alto. The location is excellent — close to shops, restaurants, and easy access to the main roads, which made getting around very convenient. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and...”
William
United States United States
“Clean & quiet despite being next to busy road. Free and easy access parking”
Kendrick
United States United States
“The room was so clean. I enjoyed the workout room. Breakfast was stupendous. I will come back.”
Slawomir
United States United States
“Everything was fine. The room was small but clean and it was reasonably quiet during the night. The breakfast was solid and the breakfast room is spacious enough not to feel like one has to deal with crowds while getting the food.”
Evan
United States United States
“Very clean. Nicely decorated.. great value for the price. Breakfast was great. Scrambled eggs sausage hash browns make your own waffles. Have stayed at hotels that rates were 2 to 3 times higher and so called breakfast was a bagel.”
Michael
United States United States
“The room was large and well equiped though a bit dated.”
Jadjamal
Israel Israel
“Room was spacious and beds were very comfortable. Had everything.”
Melanie
United States United States
“What I like most at the Zen Motel is the decors with the fountains, bamboo planting, and tasteful room decors. The location on El Camino is convenient, easy access. I was upgraded to an apartment room, which was spacious and I loved it. I would...”
Shroffnp
United States United States
“Location was great. The staff was helpful as well.”

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).