The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

$$$$||View on mapPalo Alto, United States of America4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94306|
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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94306·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.1
Staff9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Facilities8.7
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples30%
Solo17%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.1
Staff9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Facilities8.7
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples30%
Solo17%
Groups9%

Eco-friendly hotel in Palo Alto with Asian-inspired design, complimentary hot breakfast, and free parking

Amenities & Services

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto provides a 24-hour business center and a fitness center with cardio machines, a weight stack, and TRX cables. The property includes a picnic area and garden with outdoor furniture, offering spaces for relaxation. Additional services at the Zen Hotel are daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, and express check-in/check-out.

Rooms & Accommodations

Each of the 30+ rooms at the Zen Hotel Palo Alto has private bathrooms and kitchen facilities, including a microwave and refrigerator. Bedding is premium, and rooms are furnished with flat-screen cable TVs, iPod docking stations, and work desks. The Palo Alto Zen Hotel offers room types such as Deluxe King and Deluxe Queen with two queen beds, accommodating both business and family travelers.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM at The Zen Hotel. The breakfast spread includes hot scrambled eggs, sausage, tater tots, and a waffle maker, along with yogurt, fresh fruit, and oatmeal. Guests also have access to a Keurig coffee maker in each room with two pods provided.

Business & Fitness

The Zen Hotel operates a 24-hour business center with fax and photocopying services, plus complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The on-site fitness center is larger than typical for a motel, featuring treadmills, dumbbells up to 50 pounds, and a weight machine. Free WiFi throughout the property supports remote work needs.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is 4 miles from Stanford University and a short drive to the Computer History Museum. Levi's Stadium is 11 mile away, and the San Antonio Shopping Center is within walking distance. The hotel is located on El Camino Real, providing direct access to Silicon Valley corporate offices and downtown Palo Alto.

  • Location: 4 miles from Stanford University, close to Computer History Museum
  • Rooms: 30+ rooms with private bathrooms and kitchen facilities
  • Dining: Complimentary full breakfast from 6:30 AM with hot items
  • Business: 24-hour business center with fax/photocopying
  • Fitness: On-site gym with treadmills, weights, and TRX cables
  • Parking: Free parking directly at the hotel
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of USD 0.1 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:26
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Rooms and availability

King Room Disability Access
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
Queen Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds
King Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Picnic area/ Tables

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's buffet
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

💵 Lowest room price 127 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.4 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 13.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Mineta San Jose International, SJC

Location

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94306
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4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94306
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