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..
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- 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
- 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
- Check-in/Check-out
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Very good
Based on 525 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Palo Alto
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 525 TripAdvisor reviews
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NorthStar66081994222
Sydney, Australia
01/05/2026
“Excellent choice for a lovely stay.”
Amazing stay! The space was lovely, super clean, the bed was comfy, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back again. This neighborhood is awesome! There's tons to see and do. I'd definitely recommend grabbing a coffee/brekkie at Verve or Oklava and checking out the Sta… more
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Annette B
27/04/2026
“Comforting”
The Cardinal is a warm inviting traditional hotel that captures the best aspects of vintage Californian architecture, beautiful decor complimented by exceptional service staff. We really appreciated the convenience of a multitude of wonderful restaurants within steps of the hotel. We look forward t… more
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Pioneer61703098846
Santa Barbara, California
24/04/2026
“Nice Stay at The Cardinal”
We have enjoyed our stays at The Cardinal, a now one-hundred-year-old hotel in the heart of Palo Alto. We have stayed several other places, but The Cardinal is so central to the downtown area that we keep coming back. The amenities of a modern hotel are less important to us than the proximity to … more
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Ana Delia T
03/04/2026
“Great place”
We have a great experience. The rooms have a good space, always clean, comfortable beds and good service. The only issue is the noise from outside because of the business but I think we come back again in the future. I really recommend . Over the price I can tell you because someone pay for it.
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Raye L
29/04/2026
“Great just no Bathroom in the actual room lol”
The Hotel in itself was absolutely charming and in a lovely part of Palo Alto. I loved the architecture element and the room was chanting. However, it was unfortuntely not advertised that there was not a bathroom in the room. It was shared as well as the toilet. Mind you I did book it on bookings.c… more
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