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The Cottages Hotel

Property class: 3

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Courtyard
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94027
  • Place, Menlo College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Music@Menlo
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Cottages Hotel

This hotel features a 24-hour business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Change of towels is available on request.
The Cottages Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Menlo Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The free breakfast at The Cottages Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Menlo College. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a 24-hour business center.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business center, a gift shop, and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Stanford University and 9 minutes from San Francisco Bay
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Cottages Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Menlo Park hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit 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 outdoor lighting
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.

The Cottages Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 522 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly easy check-in with the staff. Toom was soacious and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, meticulous, and quiet…. Throw in 24/7 coffee and free breakfast, I’ll definitely return. Way better that the 5 star resorts I’ve stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem. Very comfortable and cozy with a great staff, excellent breakfast and thoughtful amenities. And the 24-hour availability of free, quality coffee drinks is a huge bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresh, healthy and and varied breakfast choices Fabulous high-end Franke coffee machine. Comfortable, clean rooms with nice amenities. Numerous indoor and outdoor areas to relax. This please is a real find!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely property with pool and fire pit, convenient parking, attractive, clean rooms with private terrace/balcony, wonderful amenities by Lather, as well as lavender pillow spray
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about “The Cottages” is superb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, excellent staff, well appointed !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Philadelphia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well run hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Shoreline

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a lovely little hotel with so many thoughtful details. I really felt like a special guest. Breakfast was wonderful, too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and outstanding, morning breakfast was delicious and the staff was warm and professional!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really comfortable and convenient location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dieter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Chico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, cute place! Nice breakfast. Will definitely choose this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful location and workers. From the moment you walk on the property to your room, it’s truly a hidden gem. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohit, Shoreline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a small boutique property that is truly a luxurious hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel A Rossini

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025