• Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
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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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Magnuson Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
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

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was our key need, was close to Stanford Children's hospital. Staff was also very friendly and helped us check in a little early which was nice.
  • K
    Kellyn
    United States of America United States of America
    We did not utilize breakfast services, but they looked excellent!
  • Sau
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The breakfast was ok. The waffles are good. It was great having the coffee and tea corner all day.

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted The Zen Hotel Palo Alto accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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).

FAQs about The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

  • Room options at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is 3 miles from the center of Palo Alto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.