The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3-star Art Deco motel near Stanford University

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A landscaped garden with a palm tree, bamboo fence, and a small shrub.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A breakfast buffet with a sign listing items like kale, banana, apple, organic yogurt, and pineapple.

A modern living room with a large window, a potted plant, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

An outdoor patio with two wicker chairs, a round table, and a large umbrella.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping

Explore the area

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Place, Mitchell Park Dog Park
‪20 min walk‬
Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
‪3 min drive‬
Place, San Andreas Fault Trail
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
‪21 min drive‬

Room options

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside lamp, a clock, and an exit sign on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Exceptional

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

Wonderful

27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

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

Exceptional

49 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a framed picture of a waterfall, and a framed picture of a hat.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Excellent

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

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

Wonderful

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

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

Wonderful

27 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

Excellent

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a plant.

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

Exceptional

64 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and red accents, a bedside table with a remote control, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Wonderful

63 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

Sleeps 4
Free WiFi

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a plant.

Two Queen Beds

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

Sleeps 4
Free WiFi

About the area

Palo Alto

Green Acres stay.With a stay at this Green Acres motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Silicon Valley and 2 miles (3 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center. San Andreas Fault Trail and Palo Alto VA Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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What's nearby

Mitchell Park Dog Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
San Antonio Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
San Andreas Fault Trail - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
The Labyrinth At Grace - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Nikola Tesla Statue - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

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
‪Yutori - ‬19 min walk
‪Junbi - ‬3 min drive
‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3-star Art Deco motel near Stanford University

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Zen Hotel Palo Alto.

This 3-star Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

37 guestrooms or units

2 levels

3 buildings

Built in 1970

Buffet breakfast (free)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Television in lobby

No smoking on site

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Property amenities

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

Gym
TV in common areas

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
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
iPod dock

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Desk chair
Fan
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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.

Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Zen Hotel

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Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto to the airport?

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is 12.9 mi (18-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 The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto on Jul 25, 2026 start from CA $138, 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 The Zen Hotel Palo Alto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto.

Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offer free breakfast?

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Casino M8trix (16-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto have a pool?

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto does not have a pool.

Does The Zen Hotel Palo Alto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Zen Hotel Palo Alto to downtown Palo Alto?

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is 2.3 mi away from Palo Alto.

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Mar 25, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

“I had a wonderful stay at Zen Hotel in Palo Alto. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and the environment felt very safe. The staff was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area!

Great stay. Well maintained property. Front desk staff was pleasant, polite and profitable. Only demerit would be the newly enforced parking fee which will foster me looking elsewhere.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reesa

Jan 27, 2026

Room was clean and staff was great

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Mar 30, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Courteous staff greeted us. Clean spacious and well appointed room awaited us. And a full hot breakfast buffet every morning filled us.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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Two Queen Beds

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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About the area

Palo Alto

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

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Property amenities

Family friendly

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Things to do

Accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

Bedroom

Bathroom

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Frequently asked questions

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

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8.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

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8/10 Good

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