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Stanford Motor Inn

3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306, US

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From

$205

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Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

24-hour front desk

Stanford Motor Inn

Welcome to the Stanford Motor Inn, a charming 2-star motel located at 3305 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, California. Just 1.5mi from the city center, this quaint motel offers comfortable accommodations with a starting price of $205. Guests rave about the convenient location and excellent value for money, with 276 reviews highlighting the motel's exceptional service.

Start your day right with a complimentary breakfast before exploring all that Palo Alto has to offer. Enjoy the California sunshine by taking a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relaxing on the beach chairs/loungers provided by the motel. With amenities like free WiFi, air conditioning, and soundproof rooms, the Stanford Motor Inn ensures a pleasant stay for all guests. Plus, the 24-hour front desk is always ready to assist with any inquiries or requests.

Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, the Stanford Motor Inn provides a cozy retreat with convenient amenities like a kitchenette, free toiletries, and private entrance. With free parking on site and pet-friendly accommodations available for a small extra charge, this motel has everything you need for a relaxing stay in Palo Alto. Pack your bags and come experience the welcoming hospitality of the Stanford Motor Inn on your next trip to California!

After a day of exploring Palo Alto, return to the Stanford Motor Inn to relax in one of their cozy rooms. The motel offers a variety of room types to suit your needs, such as the Standard King Room, perfect for couples, and the Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds, ideal for families. If you're traveling with a larger group, the Queen Suite with Three Queen Beds provides ample space and comfort with accommodation for up to 6 adults and 4 children.

Guests at the Stanford Motor Inn can rest assured that their furry friends are welcome to join them on their trip. This pet-friendly motel allows guests to bring their beloved pets upon request, with a small additional charge. Now, you can enjoy your vacation without worrying about leaving your four-legged family members behind.

Cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool at the Stanford Motor Inn. Lounge by the pool, soaking up the California sun on the beach chairs reserved for your relaxation. Please note that the pool has age restrictions and is designated for adults only. Whether you are taking a refreshing dip or simply basking in the sun, the pool area is a perfect spot to unwind during your stay at the motel.

Closest airports

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

12.1mi

San Francisco International Airport

19mi

Oakland International Airport

21.9mi

Stockton Metropolitan Airport

59.1mi

Monterey Regional Airport

59.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Soundproof rooms

Picnic area

Free toiletries

Hypoallergenic

Soundproof

Bathtub

Private Bathroom

Parking On Site

Rooms

Standard King Room

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

Private entrance

+

Relax in our cozy Standard King Room with a spacious 291 sqft size, featuring a queen size bed, kitchenette, and a private entrance. Enjoy a peaceful stay with soundproof walls and luxurious amenities included.

Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

2 Double Beds

375 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

Private entrance

x4

+

x3

Enjoy a spacious Family Standard Double Room featuring two double beds, accommodating 4 adults and 3 children comfortably. Relax in your private haven with air conditioning, soundproofing, and a kitchenette for extra convenience.

Queen Suite with Three Queen Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

515 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

Private entrance

x6

+

x4

Indulge in luxury in our spacious Queen Suite with three queen beds, perfect for 6 adults and 4 children, offering a kitchenette, private entrance, and a relaxing bathtub for a comfortable stay.

Guest reviews

8

276 reviews

From

$205

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Location

8.9

Facilities

7.8

Staff

9.3

Value for money

8.3

WiFi quality

9.3

Breakfast

6.6

Featured reviews:

🇺🇸

Susan

8.2

June 2022

An elevator would’ve been nice as I had surgery & was not supposed to climb stairs (which I forgot about, my fault, usually I don’t care). Maybe some fruit for breakfast. This is an inexpensive motel that presents like a 5 star place, friendly, accommodating, attentive. We’ll be back again!

Sheets were clean but worn with a hole, maybe some new cotton sheets? Partial tile broken in shower should be fixed. Peeling paint is an easy fix that should be done. And please don’t put me in a room on the street, it’s noisy!

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Amy

8.2

May 2023

The pool was very clean. Also the beds had a great number of pillows and clean linens. Our room refrigerator was larger than average which we appreciated.

The smoking area is next to the pool. When the wind changes the smell drifts over. The breakfast offerings were pretty standard for this type of establishment however we did not find something for us so we bought breakfast each day anyway.

🇺🇸

Katherine

10

November 2023

The staff was exceptionally nice and helpful, providing fresh homemade pastries every day and gluten free oatmeal (at my request). The room was well appointed, comfortable and roomy, and had a small kitchen, where I stored some perishables in the fridge. Everything was perfect for our needs in a three-day stay!

Nothing! We would come back again.

🇺🇸

Steve

8.2

April 2023

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and quaint. The mattresses and linens were good.

Everything was great except the smell in the bathroom. I believe the P traps that should stop the smell from the drain pipes from getting out don't work. Whenever the fan was on in the bathroom it would pull a horrible smell into the room.

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Scott

8.2

August 2023

The guy at the front desk was incredible. Very courteous and helpful. Probably the best I have seen at a motel. The rooms are clean and quiet.

The pool looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a long time. The breakfast was underwhelming. I thought when I booked the room it said a hot breakfast. What we got was a couple prepackaged pastries.

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Fernando

9.1

July 2022

I could cool if at the pool on the hit summer days. The rooms were clean, large and had a fridge with ice compartment and a microwave. This made it possible to warm up frozen meals.

The breakfast offered was rather industrialized and unhealthy. The air-conditioning in the room was rather loud. Window to the hallway means privacy and light are exclude each other as options.

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Dianne

9.1

June 2022

Staff was super friendly! Rooms were adequate for number of people. Beds were very comfy! Overall this is a nice inn,nice staff aimed to please,a fair price!

We had 8 people, all adults, so 2 rooms. It was 100° the day we arrived.Staff had the air conditioner on in the rooms for us,nice, but the smaller room never got very cold. My family members only complained to me. In our 3 queen room the kitchen cupboards inside really need to be either scrubbed or painted,

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Mj

8.2

September 2021

Very comfortable room to come back to at the end of a day at the hospital. My daughter was admitted via ER and I couldn’t stay overnight because of Covid. This was a great place to stay when I didn’t know how long I’d need a room and home is hours away. The room was also very clean- a MUST with a medically complex family member to visit in the hospital. The road noise was minimal (I had a back room) and the staff was very caring and attentive, and genuinely interested in our situation. When I arrived there wasn’t anyone in the office for two minutes because they were helping a patron who had just had surgery. The manager apologized, but there was no need. I loved that they cared about their customers that much.

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Helen

8.2

October 2021

The staff is wonderful!! The gentleman on duty when we arrived at 10:00 p.m. had gone into our room 20 min. before our expected arrival time to turn on the air conditioner and lights for us. He was extremely helpful especially in directing us how to get to exactly where we were going the next day. The room was very well equipped and exceeded our expectations.

The bed was much too hard for me. I have back problems and travel with a memory foam egg crate foam pad in the event that I find a bed too hard. Even this did not help. My husband, though, was okay with the bed.

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Joe

8.2

August 2022

Great staff and management. Nice sized comfortable room. Very convenient to the University. Easy in and out parking. Overall very clean. Properly priced.

Found some minor burn holes in sheets which could have been upgraded. Room was not restocked with coffee and cream and wasn't cleaned one day but overall it was a very good property

🇺🇸

Susan

8.2

June 2022

8.2

An elevator would’ve been nice as I had surgery & was not supposed to climb stairs (which I forgot about, my fault, usually I don’t care). Maybe some fruit for breakfast. This is an inexpensive motel that presents like a 5 star place, friendly, accommodating, attentive. We’ll be back again!

Sheets were clean but worn with a hole, maybe some new cotton sheets? Partial tile broken in shower should be fixed. Peeling paint is an easy fix that should be done. And please don’t put me in a room on the street, it’s noisy!

🇺🇸

Amy

8.2

May 2023

8.2

The pool was very clean. Also the beds had a great number of pillows and clean linens. Our room refrigerator was larger than average which we appreciated.

The smoking area is next to the pool. When the wind changes the smell drifts over. The breakfast offerings were pretty standard for this type of establishment however we did not find something for us so we bought breakfast each day anyway.

🇺🇸

Katherine

10

November 2023

10

The staff was exceptionally nice and helpful, providing fresh homemade pastries every day and gluten free oatmeal (at my request). The room was well appointed, comfortable and roomy, and had a small kitchen, where I stored some perishables in the fridge. Everything was perfect for our needs in a three-day stay!

Nothing! We would come back again.

🇺🇸

Steve

8.2

April 2023

8.2

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and quaint. The mattresses and linens were good.

Everything was great except the smell in the bathroom. I believe the P traps that should stop the smell from the drain pipes from getting out don't work. Whenever the fan was on in the bathroom it would pull a horrible smell into the room.

🇺🇸

Scott

8.2

August 2023

8.2

The guy at the front desk was incredible. Very courteous and helpful. Probably the best I have seen at a motel. The rooms are clean and quiet.

The pool looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a long time. The breakfast was underwhelming. I thought when I booked the room it said a hot breakfast. What we got was a couple prepackaged pastries.

🇩🇪

Fernando

9.1

July 2022

9.1

I could cool if at the pool on the hit summer days. The rooms were clean, large and had a fridge with ice compartment and a microwave. This made it possible to warm up frozen meals.

The breakfast offered was rather industrialized and unhealthy. The air-conditioning in the room was rather loud. Window to the hallway means privacy and light are exclude each other as options.

🇺🇸

Dianne

9.1

June 2022

9.1

Staff was super friendly! Rooms were adequate for number of people. Beds were very comfy! Overall this is a nice inn,nice staff aimed to please,a fair price!

We had 8 people, all adults, so 2 rooms. It was 100° the day we arrived.Staff had the air conditioner on in the rooms for us,nice, but the smaller room never got very cold. My family members only complained to me. In our 3 queen room the kitchen cupboards inside really need to be either scrubbed or painted,

🇺🇸

Mj

8.2

September 2021

8.2

Very comfortable room to come back to at the end of a day at the hospital. My daughter was admitted via ER and I couldn’t stay overnight because of Covid. This was a great place to stay when I didn’t know how long I’d need a room and home is hours away. The room was also very clean- a MUST with a medically complex family member to visit in the hospital. The road noise was minimal (I had a back room) and the staff was very caring and attentive, and genuinely interested in our situation. When I arrived there wasn’t anyone in the office for two minutes because they were helping a patron who had just had surgery. The manager apologized, but there was no need. I loved that they cared about their customers that much.

🇺🇸

Helen

8.2

October 2021

8.2

The staff is wonderful!! The gentleman on duty when we arrived at 10:00 p.m. had gone into our room 20 min. before our expected arrival time to turn on the air conditioner and lights for us. He was extremely helpful especially in directing us how to get to exactly where we were going the next day. The room was very well equipped and exceeded our expectations.

The bed was much too hard for me. I have back problems and travel with a memory foam egg crate foam pad in the event that I find a bed too hard. Even this did not help. My husband, though, was okay with the bed.

🇺🇸

Joe

8.2

August 2022

8.2

Great staff and management. Nice sized comfortable room. Very convenient to the University. Easy in and out parking. Overall very clean. Properly priced.

Found some minor burn holes in sheets which could have been upgraded. Room was not restocked with coffee and cream and wasn't cleaned one day but overall it was a very good property

Points of Interest Around Stanford Motor Inn

Airports

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

12.1mi

San Francisco International Airport

19mi

Oakland International Airport

21.9mi

Stockton Metropolitan Airport

59.1mi

Monterey Regional Airport

59.9mi

Airports

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

12.1mi

San Francisco International Airport

19mi

Oakland International Airport

21.9mi

Stockton Metropolitan Airport

59.1mi

Monterey Regional Airport

59.9mi

Attractions

The Tech Interactive

14.9mi

Half Moon Bay

16.9mi

SoMa (South of Market)

28.6mi

Yerba Buena Gardens

29.2mi

Barbary Coast Trail

29.2mi

Hayes Valley

29.3mi

Grateful Dead House

29.5mi

16th Avenue Tiled Steps

29.6mi

San Francisco Botanical Garden

30mi

San Francisco Japantown

30.2mi

Fillmore District

30.2mi

Pacific Heights

30.2mi

Saints Peter and Paul Church

30.3mi

Conservatory of Flowers

30.4mi

Hyde Street Pier

31mi

Pools

Location

Outdoor

Age restrictions

Adults only

Availability

Seasonal

Amenities of Stanford Motor Inn

Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Soundproof rooms

Picnic area

Free toiletries

Hypoallergenic

Soundproof

Bathtub

Private Bathroom

Parking On Site

Amenities of Stanford Motor Inn

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Activities

Golf course

Additional fee

Bathroom

Bathtub

Bathtub or shower

Free toiletries

Hairdryer

Private Bathroom

Shower

Toilet

Toilet paper

Towels

Bedroom

Alarm clock

Linens

Wardrobe or closet

Business Facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Free

Cleaning Services

Daily housekeeping

Free

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Vending machine (drinks)

Food & drink safety

Breakfast to-go containers

Delivered food covered securely

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Front Desk Services

24-hour front desk

Baggage storage

Free

Express check-in/out

Free

Invoice provided

Private check-in/out

General

Air conditioning

Carpeted

Designated smoking area

Facilities for disabled guests

Family rooms

Heating

Hypoallergenic

Hypoallergenic room available

Ironing facilities

Non-smoking rooms

Pet Friendly

Additional fee

Private entrance

Soundproof

Soundproof rooms

Tile/Marble floor

Internet

Free wifi

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Coffee machine

Electric kettle

Kitchenette

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Toaster

Living Area

Desk

Dining area

Sitting area

Media & Technology

Cable channels

DVD player

Flat-screen TV

Pay-per-view channels

Radio

Telephone

TV

Video

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Picnic area

Parking

Free parking

Parking On Site

Free

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Contactless check-in/out

Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Room Amenities

Clothes rack

Iron

Socket near the bed

Safety & security

CCTV in common areas

Fire extinguishers

Key access

Key card access

Smoke alarms

Safety features

First aid kits available

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Services

Wake-up service

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Spa

Beach chairs/Loungers

Free

Beach umbrellas

Free

Outdoor swimming pool

Free

Stay rules - Stanford Motor Inn

From

$205
  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Stanford Motor Inn

Can I bring my pet to Stanford Motor Inn?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at the Stanford Motor Inn in San Francisco. Just make sure to inform the hotel in advance and be aware that there may be additional charges for having your pet with you during your stay.

Does Stanford Motor Inn offer complimentary parking?

Yes, Stanford Motor Inn offers free on-site public parking without the need for a reservation.

How much does a stay at Stanford Motor Inn cost?

A stay at Stanford Motor Inn can begin from a rate of $205. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

What are the room types available at Stanford Motor Inn?

The Stanford Motor Inn offers a range of room types including Standard King Rooms with a Queen size bed accommodating 2 adults, Standard Double Rooms with Two Double Beds for 4 adults, and Queen Suites with Three Queen Beds accommodating up to 6 adults. All rooms are non-smoking and vary in size from 291 to 517 sqft.

The occupancy for the rooms ranges from 2 adults and 1 child in most room types to up to 6 adults and 4 children in the Queen Suite with Three Queen Beds. All the rooms are non-smoking. Bed sizes range from Queen size to Double beds. Room sizes vary from 291 to 517 sqft, offering different space options for guests.

What is there to do in Stanford Motor Inn?

Guests at the Stanford Motor Inn can enjoy their leisure time at the hotel by taking a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. This seasonal pool is exclusively for adults, offering a relaxing and peaceful environment. In addition to the pool, guests can also make use of the beach umbrellas and chairs available, perfect for enjoying the California sun. For those looking for more activities, the hotel's proximity to a golf course provides an opportunity for golf enthusiasts to indulge in their favorite sport. The Picnic area can be a great spot for guests to enjoy a meal outdoors. With soundproof and non-smoking rooms, the Stanford Motor Inn prioritizes guest comfort and relaxation during their stay.

Can guests use a pool at Stanford Motor Inn?

The hotel has one pool available, which is outdoor and seasonal. It has an age restriction limiting it to adults only.

What methods of payment does Stanford Motor Inn accept?

Stanford Motor Inn accepts payment methods including Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Visa, and UnionPay. However, cash is not accepted as a form of payment at the hotel.