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Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
3-star Art Deco hotel near Stanford University

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Front of property
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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425 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301-1621
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cozy Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Palo Alto

City center stay.With a stay at this Downtown Palo Alto hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Stanford University and 3 miles (5 km) of Stanford University Medical Center. Silicon Valley and Stanford Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stanford University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stanford University Arboretum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Verve Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Macarena - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maruwu Seicha 丸宇製茶 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nola - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Patio - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Keen

3-star Art Deco hotel near Stanford University
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Keen also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in. A complete renovation of Hotel Keen was completed in April 2022.

This Art Deco Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Keen offers 42 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 15 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Wine tasting room

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (49 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Keen to the airport?

Hotel Keen is 10.4 mi (22-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Keen?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Keen on May 22, 2026 start from CA $175, excluding 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.

Does Hotel Keen have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Keen.

Does Hotel Keen offer free breakfast?

Hotel Keen offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Keen?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Keen?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Keen?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Keen have a pool?

Hotel Keen does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Keen have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Keen to downtown Palo Alto?

Hotel Keen is 1.2 mi away from Palo Alto.

Hotel Keen Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 723 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, stay alert, because if you blink you will miss it! We drove past it twice because we didn't see it. But once we found it, we were pleasantly surprised. It's a quaint, vibey little hotel within walking distance to great downtown restaurants and entertainment. Yes, the rooms are small, but it was clean, had everything we needed, and the bed/pillows were extremely comfortable. Plus, breakfast is included and there's free parking across the street on weekends. It's a great hotel for the price. One note, it says it's a pet friendly hotel, but there's nowhere for dogs to relieve themselves outside, which is a problem. That's the only reason I gave four stars instead of five.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ana Paula

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Briana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was extremely small, and walls were thin but it was very convenient and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ana Paula

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Hotel Keen is exceptional. Fulfilled all of my requests during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lucas, Madison

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, tiny room; great wholesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small hotel but located in the prime location of downtown Palo Alto. Perfect for a short stay and if you don’t plan on staying in the room for a prolong amount of time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawson

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giacomo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We drove around the hotel for 40 minutes in circles and there was no parking. We finally just left and never stayed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Great place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was a slight cleanliness issue in the bathroom, otherwise great room and stay for the value!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Small Rooms. Good value. Can’t check-in till 3 PM is a little inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

christi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lilach

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location to Stanford but room quite small but clean. Parking also a challenge. Some sort of bar or nightclub next door, was quite noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aarti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were lot of noise early in the morning around 5 am, I think staff was setting up breakfast at the common area. It was super noisy and inconvenient to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025