The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
37.41179, -122.12511Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Picnic area/ Tables
Fitness center
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
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 |
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