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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property

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Lobby
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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488 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Mobility & Hearing, Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Mediterranean hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free use of bicycles, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Stanford Theatre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • 5 minutes by car from Stanford University and 9 minutes from San Francisco Bay
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto also features concierge services and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto was completed in January 2023.

This 4-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Lou & Herbert's - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
President's Terrace - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Lou & Herbert's
  • President's Terrace

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.63 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Graduate Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

Perfect Hotel in Perfect Location!

What a stunning and charming historic hotel in the heart of Palo Alto. The staff is fantastic, the hotel decor and style is gorgeous and unique, the rooms are beautifully decorated and appointed and the roof-top lounge is a must for the view and a drink by the fire. Would 100% recommend. This hotel a total gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. It's a pleasure to stay at the Graduate. I'll come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to restaurants, shopping and business. Great staff. Nice comfortable and quiet room. Unique atmosphere with great rooftop bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuesong

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Climate control had no instructions and was impossible to operate. Street sweeping in the middle of the night woke us up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naiomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff was kind and helpful and the roof top bar was a big bonus. I wish we had more time up there. My only complaint was the mattress because it sagged a bit in the middle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peihong

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng-Yu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the facility is in great condition. Love the design of the whole facility. Staffs were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice beds and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. Really unique with a good tie to Stanford. However, absolutely not worth the $800 / night I paid. Outrageous pricing for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Trent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room AC was erratic and keep going from warm to cold. Rooftop patio warned me to bring a passport if I came a second time because I had a Canadian ID (I am 55 years old!).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best located hotel in Palo Alto, super designed, cozy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

erick

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syreeta D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Bard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Don’t stay on the 6th floor unless you are deaf.

Stayed on 6th floor. Booming music playing in rooftop bar carried through the ceiling late into the night. Could not sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were small but very comfortable, staff very pleasant and helpful , room service would be nice. Note if you’re on the 6th floor there is music from the rooftop bar above until 10pm on the weekends ( good to know). Overall good vibe and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super stylish, great location, beautiful amenities! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is really pretty and in a great location. However, check-in was frustrating after a 7-hour drive. I had booked and paid for two rooms, but was initially told there was only one. After some back-and-forth and help from other staff members, they finally located the second room. Unfortunately, they couldn’t place both rooms on the same floor. If both rooms had been found right away, I’m sure we could’ve at least been near each other. Also, I was woken up around 4 a.m. by a very loud noise that sounded like a vacuum and lasted for about 30 minutes. It was hard to get good rest. The doors in the building also close very loudly — every time someone shut their door, our room would shake. Overall, the location is great, but the experience could’ve been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025