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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Palo Alto California
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Step into a world of family fun and comfort at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto, where every moment is designed to delight both kids and parents, within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Shoreline Amphitheatre. This motel is 30 minutes drive to San Francisco Bay and 35 minutes drive to Levi's Stadium.

Kids stay happy thanks to a private bathroom with premium toiletries, daily housekeeping, air conditioning, mini-refrigerator, complimentary high-speed WiFi, in-room coffee & tea facilities, a 37-inch flat-screen TV and premium bedding, kid-friendly amenities and movie nights. Conveniences include an iron and ironing board, wheelchair-accessibility, a full kitchen, a desk, a kitchenette, bathrobes and an in-room safe.

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Property Details

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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • Year Built - 1970
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Total number of rooms - 37
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available

Other details

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

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

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
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
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
Los Altos History Museum - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Bing Concert Hall - 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
Hoover Tower - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Stanford Shopping Center - 5.3 km / 3.3 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).

  • 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.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California 94306, United States
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