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The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
City centre hotel within easy reach of Stanford Shopping Center

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Interior
Lobby sitting area
Designer store
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Business centre

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • Premium bedding
The price is £114
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 17 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 21 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 37 min drive
  • Menlo Park Station - 4 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 5 min drive
  • Palo Alto Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nola - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Ha Noi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Cardinal Hotel

When you stay at The Cardinal Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. Also, Stanford University Medical Center and Googleplex are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 63 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • On-site garage
  • Off-site parking within 39 ft (USD 15 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1924
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 15 per day (39 ft away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

The Cardinal Hotel Hotel
The Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto
The Cardinal Hotel Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cardinal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Cardinal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Cardinal Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cardinal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Cardinal Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Stanford Shopping Center (10-min walk) and Stanford University Medical Center (1.6 mi), along with Stanford University (1.7 mi) and Facebook Campus (3.5 mi).
What's the area around The Cardinal Hotel like?
The Cardinal Hotel is in University South, a short 6-minute walk from Palo Alto Station and 10 minutes' walk from Stanford Shopping Center. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

The Cardinal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Rongnan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Overnight on weekend
Good location but facility really needs an up grade!! Elevators are 16th century — the one existing is shared with house keeping and I ended climbing 3 flights of stairs EVERY time I went to my room!!! Bags and all! The windows are old and need to be refurbished — was on 3rd floor and street noise very audible. Breakfast at Bistro “ quaint” but not up to Palo Alto standards and basic at best.
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

keith, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

BRIAN, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Richard, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Entrega o q propõe. Minha estadia foi excelente. Localização perfeita. Atenção …. Alguns quartos não tem banheiro privativo e alguns não tem ar condicionado.
Luiz Fernando, 6-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Donald, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great location. No A/C.
No A/C when it was 100 degrees in Palo Alto. Only ceiling fans. It’s an old school hotel, which I like, but they should upgrade to A/C. Also, if they put you on the side of the alley, you’ll be greeted with the constant sounds of bottles and trash being emptied. You’ll need earplugs. Location is great.
Stephen, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a great location to our office as well as all of the restaurants nearby. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Because we are in downtown area though, noise will come through but it's worth it for the location and they provided us with earplugs if you need it but I was able to sleep fine.
Van, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

DONGIN, 6-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A cool older hotel with soul.
Fabulous location and love the old quaint building. Nice and chill small hotel. Truly my only complaint is that there is no air conditioning so will probably not stay again until it’s a bit cooler weather. The street can be loud and I had to keep windows open to stay cool.
Laura, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Richard B., 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Susan, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ricardo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great location
John, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Global warming is a thing
This hotel, like many others, has no AC. So you are forced to either open your window and not sleep due the noise or close it and not sleep due to the heat This is only a winter time hotel
Mary, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Keith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gus, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Old building, clean & renovated rooms. In Palo alto, near to many coffee shops and restaurants.
SANG WOOK, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stella, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Low key place, super convenient location
The hotel was in an excellent downtown location, surrounded by restaurants and shops and cafes. Even a Whole Foods just about 5 minute walk away. The room is neat and reasonably sized, and no frills service was just right for me (business trip staying multiple nights). The lack of AC might irritate some travelers (I was fine); and the noise from downstairs restaurants from evening to late night also can be off-putting (I survived it fine but first nights were challenging). Nonetheless I really enjoyed my stay and would recommend it to people who are interested in a super convenient location and appreciate a historic building. Getting to Stanford campus was a beeeze.
10-night business trip
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