Description
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby..
With a stay at The Cardinal Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Palo Alto, within a 10-minute walk of Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Stanford University Medical Center and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Facebook Campus.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Stanford Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Stanford University - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Stanford University Arboretum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Stanford Shopping Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Stanford Stadium - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 2 km / 1.2 mi Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Hoover Tower - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi Stanford Maples Pavillion - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi Stanford Memorial Church - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi Stanford University Medical Center - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi Menlo College - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi Facebook Campus - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi Woodside Central Shopping Center - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi The nearest airports are: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26.6 km / 16.5 mi San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 32.6 km / 20.2 mi Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 45.9 km / 28.5 mi The preferred airport for The Cardinal Hotel is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC). . In Palo Alto (University South).
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee..
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Entertainment
- Computer room
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Covered parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Pets
- No pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary high-speed Internet
- Services
- Café
- Fan
- Fax/photocopier
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Ironing equipment
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Public bathroom
- Safe
- Serviced office
- Vending machines
- Children
- Cot
- Kids' TV channels
- Bars
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Restaurants
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Restaurant guide
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Activities
- Golf course
- Golf course within 3 km
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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- Cleaning
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Very good
Based on 534 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Menlo Park
Showing 4 featured reviews out of 534 TripAdvisor reviews
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Escape33990254380
22/07/2026
“A quaint stay.”
The places is charming, and the staff is very nice. The cleaning crew works very hard. The Bistro they have for breakfast is quite nice, and quick. It is in a great location for Palo Alto (boy that town has changed over the past 20 years). Stanford families, you should choose this place as it i… more
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Sunshine277532
Washington DC, District of Columbia
29/06/2026
“Fantastic old-world charm walking distance to everything!”
We loved this hotel! It has a delightful old world charm, with comfortable and very clean rooms. It felt like we were stepping into the past as we entered the lobby, with very high ceilings, a huge fireplace, and comfortable seating for gathering. The rooms aren’t huge but they were nicely appointe… more
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P T
21/06/2026
“The Cardinal's classic appeal”
We love staying at the Cardinal. The staff are welcoming and helpful and the hotel's location in central Palo Alto is convenient for connections to Stanford and the Caltrain. The rooms are very clean and comfortable.
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Diane w
15/06/2026
“No air conditioning”
No air conditioning. They do have fans though. Breakfast included is at another business that wasn't open when we needed to leave for graduation - opens at 8:00AM closed on Mondays - not always practical. Very friendly staff. Hot water pipes apparently near cold water so the cold water can run very… more
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