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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Fuel up on breakfast then take advantage of express check-out for a seamless morning routine.

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Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 371
SAR 430 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
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)

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Salsa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hobee's - ‬6 min walk

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 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • iPod dock
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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 available
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

Property 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 1 Safar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto on 2 Safar 2025 start from $114.53, 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?

Check-out 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 within 3 mi (5 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center, Stanford University, and Googleplex. San Andreas Fault Trail and Palo Alto VA Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km). San Antonio Station is 28 minutes by foot.

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1032 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1032 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1032 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1032 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1032 reviews" "

9.2/10

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

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, staff incredible, convenient location...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

10/10 Excellent

igor, owings mills

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

10/10 Excellent

Oriana

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to come when we’re in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene, Reno

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. I felt safe at all times. Walgreens across street. Wonderful breakfast options. The property really feels Zen. I definitely will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ubirajara, Folsom

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly, breakfast is good, easy to park, very clean, new carpet, small gym, Landry in the building. Seems safe, but I don’t like the style of the construction, the buildimg is open to anyone get in and no security or gate to limit the entrance to the parking and your room door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Many walkable places in a great neighborhood. Will visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yinan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudipta, Kirkland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff. Simple but nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Empty shampoo bottle. Light flickering. Bed light bulb broken. Broken door knob at entrance. Everything else was fine. Some basic maintenance was off.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Htay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Nice, new, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kethsana, Merced

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely remodeled clean and quiet. Very nice hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything about it . The suites are little apartments. Not my first stay , not my last stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

gloria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yaowen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above average amount same grade accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Corey

I prepaid for two nights and left after the first. That’s how lousy this place is. No, they didn’t refund me anything. Walls are paper thin. We heard the TV next door ALL night. Tiny room. Musty, mildewy, dusty for throughout. Bed frame had to be broken because it thumped every time I sat on it. Rusty components in the bathroom. Why stay at this dump, when the Marriott or Hilton properties down the street are 10x nicer with rooms more than 3x the size for not much more? That’s what I ended up doing. Lesson learned.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meirong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024