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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
Mediterranean hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 794
SAR 1,028 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Mobility & Hearing, Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing) | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
488 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 10 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HanaHaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Theatre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Venetia - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Upscale hotel revitalized in 2023 and located near Stanford Shopping Center
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto provides amenities like a bar and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 55-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 10-25 for adults and USD 10-25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Lou & Herbert's
  • President's Terrace

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Safe
  • Turndown service
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.63 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Graduate Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto pet-friendly?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Valet parking is available for USD 50 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto located?

Located in University South, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Stanford Theatre and Stanford Shopping Center. Stanford University Medical Center and Stanford University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Palo Alto Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 159 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must stay kind of place!
We loved this charming hotel in the heart of Palo Alto University district. The decor was beautiful! Friendly helpful staff and such a lovely festive lobby! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kahina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great design and concept. Only thing missing is a gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was somewhere across between elegant and quirky and it had a beautiful deck bar and restaurant. It was a beautiful and fun place to do find solace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Fun decor. Lovely rooftop bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hrachya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay. The accommodations and staff were impeccable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, perfect location, wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel was with 3 kids, very friendly stuff and beautiful atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and lovely restored historic building with unique charm. Friendly service and well maintained and operated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great! Great location, super clean, comfortable beds and sheets, and super fun interior decor!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome eclectic and historic hotel. Much better than the bland, corporate stuff. Clean, comfortable and great staff. Awesome art everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so friendly, accommodating for my request for a later check out time. Thoughtfully decorated and appreciate all the cute details. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great design, location - lovely, well appointed room. Patio bar and views wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Graduate in Palo Alto! The room was super cute and really comfortable. The hotel staff was super helpful and friendly, a great place to stay. I will definitely book there again the next time I am in town!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

vipin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, amazing staff and service!!! Thank u!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful quick stay for a work trip. Clean rooms. Lovely staff. Big downside is no workout facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the vibe of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023