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Hotel Keen

Property class: 3
3-star Art Deco hotel near Stanford University

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A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a car parked outside.
A reception desk with a wooden slatted design, a large 'K' letter, and decorative shelves with plants and small items.
A modern interior with a wooden bench, wicker chairs, and a blue cabinet.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a standing exercise bike, and a large window with a view.
A breakfast display with various pastries, fruits, and dairy products.

Reviews

8.2 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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

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

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

View all photos for Cozy Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a small desk, a chair, a robe hanging on a rack, and a patterned curtain.

Cozy Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Palo Alto

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Palo Alto hotel, you'll find Silicon Valley and Stanford University. Stanford Theatre and Stanford Shopping Center 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 Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market - 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
  • ‪The Patio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maruwu Seicha 丸宇製茶 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nola - ‬4 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 and phones; free local calls are provided (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 25 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)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

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 25.00 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Keen
Hotel Keen Palo Alto
Keen Hotel
Keen Palo Alto
Hotel Keen Hotel
Hotel Keen Palo Alto
Hotel Keen Hotel Palo Alto

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 Aug 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Keen on Sept 5, 2026 start from CA $184, 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 755 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 755 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 755 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for anyone who wants to stay in downtown Palo Alto and doesn't prefer The Sheraton
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, always a good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EUNSU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean room, and all the staff were kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean good A/C
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS DARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this hotel excellent staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure. Staff was friendly. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are tight but we loved our stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, good location, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very close to Caltrain. Small room but just what you need for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Great place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location and the price. Only issue was there was a bar next-door open till 2 AM and I could hear the music.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kamonporn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute, small space but nice design, parking next door gotta look out for the signs. Very good location if you like to eat, good restaurants all around
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the staff was very friendly. It’s a small hotel and very quiet. It is located in the middle of town, so even though we arrived pretty late, there were still many restaurants open within a few minutes’ walking distance. I saw some comments complaining about the difficulty of finding the hotel, but for us it was very easy. After getting off the Caltrain, I just followed Apple Maps on my iPhone, and within a few minutes we found it. This was just a short one-night stop to see my son at Stanford University before continuing my trip to China, but it was a pleasant night enjoying the food, the walk, and the beautiful weather.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Monika

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay loved it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Briana

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025