Cardinal Hotel - Palo Alto

$$$$||View on mapPalo Alto, United States of America235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301|
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Cardinal Hotel - Palo Alto
235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Location9.5
Cleanliness8.9
Staff8.8
Comfort8.7
Free WiFi8.7
Who stays here
Solo36%
Couples22%
Business16%
Families14%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Location9.5
Cleanliness8.9
Staff8.8
Comfort8.7
Free WiFi8.7
Who stays here
Solo36%
Couples22%
Business16%
Families14%

2.5-star historical boutique hotel located 1 mile from Stanford University

Amenities & Services

The Cardinal Hotel offers free high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the building. Complimentary coffee, tea, and cocoa are available in the lobby each morning. The hotel also provides free weekday newspapers for guests.

Rooms & Accommodations

Guest rooms at the Cardinal Hotel include a flat-screen TV and dark wood furniture. Some rooms have an en-suite bathroom, while others share a hallway bathroom with a separate toilet and shower. The hotel provides a ceiling fan in every room, as there is no air conditioning.

Dining

Bistro Maxine, located next door to the hotel, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on French cuisine. The bistro offers both traditional and continental breakfasts, as well as dessert crepes. Cardinal Hotel guests can charge breakfast to their room at Bistro Maxine.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Cardinal Hotel is a 1-mile walk from Stanford University and a 8-minute walk from the Palo Alto Caltrain Station. The Stanford Shopping Center is within walking distance, and the hotel is close to Pace Gallery. Yoga classes are available nearby at YogaSource Palo Alto.

Business & Corporate Travel

Cardinal Hotel provides support for corporate travelers attending Stanford University events. The hotel has a business center available for guest use. Express check-in and check-out are offered to streamline the stay.

  • Historical charm: Boutique hotel opened in 1924 with original lobby design
  • Location: 1 mile from Stanford University, 8-minute walk to Caltrain
  • Dining: Bistro Maxine serves French cuisine next door
  • On-site barber: Barber shop with over 35 years of continuous operation
  • Corporate: Complimentary weekday newspapers and business center access
  • Wellness: Yoga classes available at nearby YogaSource Palo Alto
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish
Building
Year renovated:2008
Number of rooms:44
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Rooms and availability

Standard Queen Room
  • Room size:

    205 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed
King Room
  • Room size:

    220 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Standard Double Room
  • Room size:

    240 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Handicap parking

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Sports activities

Golf course

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning

Children

  • Cribs

Room features

  • Heating
  • Dressing area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Cardinal Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 160 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.1 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 16.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Mineta San Jose International, SJC

Location

235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301
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235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301
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235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301
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