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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Lobby
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Andreas Fault Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(107 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

This smoke-free motel features a fitness center, self parking, and dry cleaning. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are onsite.
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of San Antonio Shopping Center. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and dry cleaning service.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Stanford University and 13 minutes from San Francisco Bay
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Zen Hotel Palo Alto. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

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

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 9.95 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 9.95 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Zen
Zen Hotel
Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Zen Palo Alto
Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Motel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 902 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1332 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at the Zen!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Rosemead

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here, the beds and pillows are so comfy and the rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Charlottesville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the price. It felt safe, staff was very friendly, it looked and felt extremely clean, parking was fine, it was quiet and we all slept surprisingly well. Breakfast was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and good amenities, especially the breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rozanna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service in the front desk is
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice. Breakfast had egg whites, potatoes and sausage every day. Also waffles, cereal, bagels, OJ, yogurt, and muffins. Staff was very nice. This is my second stay here and I will stay again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vishaal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the hotel room decor was very calming. There was enough space to work in the room, and the chairs were comfortable. It was the first time I enjoyed a first-floor room. In addition, I though the breakfast options were extraordinary. Generally, I only get high carb options. This time, there were several reasonably healthy options, including poached egg whites.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben, Providence

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrike

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shenghao

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan, Culver City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and quiet. Courteous staff! In great neighborhood near two parks/playgrounds (Bol Park and Juana Briones Park).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALFRED, antelope

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, plenty of room & the breakfast was very good & tasty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tavehi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at Zen! The service is outstanding and near lots of great food places.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ey
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuval

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They forgot to wake me up in the morning for my flight
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimiter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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