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The Cottages Hotel

3.0 star property

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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
(7 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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 breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Stanford University and 7 minutes from Stanford University Medical Center
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. 467 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 503 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly staff and off street, so very quiet compared to the many other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maame Yaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem, great staff, lovely rustic chic decor, cozy rooms, food is ok, but very nicely served. Live the coffee/hot drink machine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denisse

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ragini

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stays here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Delane

Expedia is the worst I will never use this site again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything, I mean EVERYTHING, was wonderful. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Felt like a high end boutique hotel. I loved having my own little outdoor space. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds are wonderfully soft with just enough firmness and the room is near and clean. Only two downsides are the private patio furniture has a massive quantity of spider webs so I won't be sitting out there and I have counted 3 mosquitoes in the room that I cant seem to kill so I have ended up with a five or six mosquito bites already.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

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

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay in Menlo park CA

Breakfast was great and offered good diversification in choice. The spaces for gathering or privacy were outstanding the staff was first rate, so courteous and helpful.
A very successful weekend at The Woodside Horsepark
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025