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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3.0 star property
Art Deco motel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, this serene outdoor space features a bamboo fence and a natural stone ground.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this stylish room with a sofa, chair, and potted plant, offering a view of the city.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a stone pathway, cushioned bench, and potted plants.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with several tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a coffee station.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed and a nightstand featuring a lamp and clock.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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Two beds with headboards and pillows, a desk, chair, and lamps, set against a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

Two single beds with matching headboards, a desk, and a television are featured in this stylish room.

Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Two beds with white linens and red accents, each with a remote control, are set against a dark headboard and illuminated by wall-mounted lamps.

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 63 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed, a desk for work, and a TV for entertainment.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(90 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, white linens, and a desk with chair.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Relax in a cozy space with a neatly made bed and a bedside table featuring a clock and phone.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, dark headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, dark headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed, laptop-friendly workspace, and cozy seating area.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Stanford University
    5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Googleplex
    5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Stanford Stadium
    7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    9 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station
    3 min drive
  • Whisman Station
    8 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    11 min walk
  • State Of Mind Slice House
    12 min walk
  • So Gong Dong Tofu House
    3 min walk
  • Pho VI Hoa
    20 min walk
  • La Salsa
    2 min drive

About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Motel near Stanford University
A free breakfast buffet, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 37-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Hotel Zen
Zen Hotel
Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Zen Palo Alto
Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto on 10 Aug 2025 start from AU$175.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto located?

Located in Green Acres, this motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from San Antonio Shopping Center and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Stanford University. San Andreas Fault Trail and Palo Alto VA Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km). San Antonio Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 795 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1161 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, nice clean room and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very cute and quiet hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pristine, affordable, and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Clean and beautiful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Zen Hotel in Palo Alto is located in a good area, with restaurants and shopping nearby. The bed was very comfortable, and the shower had a strong flow of water. The breakfast was great, with its choice of breakfast food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities
Property was good and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic, clean, large room with kitchen. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is nice and clean, and the owner is very friendly. Reasonable price, and the breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property very close to Stanford University, which made it convenient for my purposes. Very clean, very well cared for and comfortable bedding
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

amparo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet breakfast easy checkin and checkout comfortable amenities are good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ercan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and confort rooms. It was pleasure too stay at this hotel for me. Breakfast was good and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Everything acceptable and above average. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Unique & quaint
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wanted to change rooms for more convenience when we got there, never a problem. Very centrally located to shopping and restaurants. Love this motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sihem

Nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

saad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
really good service,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, beds were pretty comfy, room was clean spacious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Larry and Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous helpful staff, clean rooms, decent above average breakfast and easy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice property, clean, quiet and comfortable. The staff was extremely pleasant and the full complimentary breakfast was a nice plus. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything the staff so friendly and kind our room was clean each time food was amazing for breakfast highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice and the staff was nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025