Pros (+) Great ambiance, great staff, lovely history.
Cons (-) The hotel may not be for everyone -- if you like a modern experience ,not for you. Stay away, please, from my favorite hotel.
2 stars
Cardinal Hotel
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Overview
Located a short drive from Stanford University, Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto provides charming accommodation in Palo Alto. It is surrounded by a range of well-known shops and is minutes on foot from Palo Alto Caltrain Station.
Guests of Cardinal can relax in the swimming pool. Convenient services include an express check-in feature and a luggage storage facility.
Cardinal Hotel offers rooms equipped with a hair dryer, plus all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay.
The hotel is located within a 10-minute walk of the HP Garage. Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Caltrain Station are within walking distance.
Amenities at Cardinal Hotel
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Business center
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Adapter
- Body soap
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
- Shared toilet
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Accessibility and suitability
- Increased accessibility
- Elevator
- Accessible by elevator
- Hypoallergenic
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Allergy-free room
- No smoking
- Non-feather pillow
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Services and conveniences
- Business center
- Wake-up service
- Safety deposit box
- Room service
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- Bottle of water
- 24hr front desk
General
- Window
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Slippers
- Inner courtyard view
- Telephone
- City view
- Storage available
Bedroom
- Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)
- Feather pillow
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Workspace
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Dining
- Restaurant
- Coffee machine
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Parking and transportation
- Parking
Things to do
- Golf
Family friendly
- Cribs available
Reviews of Cardinal Hotel
8.1
Very good
400 verified ratings
Wonderful
214
Very good
73
Good
69
Okay
14
Fair
22
Mediocre
4
Poor
5
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciate the hotel's great location in downtown Palo Alto, with easy access to restaurants and Stanford Hospital. The cleanliness of the rooms is highly praised, and many enjoy the hotel's charm and character. However, some guests mention issues with noise from nearby bars and the inconvenience of shared bathrooms.AI-Generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) It's right in the center of everything I just walk to Stanford, restaurant's, etc.
Cons (-) You get some noice early morning trash collection and late at night people walk-in from bars, but they do offer ear plug
Location
235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
What's nearby
- Stanford Theatre156 m
- Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market205 m
- St. Thomas Aquinas Church383 m
- HP Garage0.6 km
- Stanford Shopping Center0.9 km
- Stanford Stadium1.1 km
- Stanford Mausoleum1.2 km
- Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center1.2 km
- Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo1.5 km
- Rinconada Park1.7 km
- Stanford University Medical Center1.8 km
- Palo Alto Art Center2 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
When to book a room at Cardinal Hotel
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Value for money | 7.7 |
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Distance to city center | 1.6 km |
Nearest Airport | San Jose |
Distance to airport | 22.5 km |