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The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with business center, walk to Stanford Shopping Center

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Interior
Designer store
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Family dining
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
The price is AED 566
AED 653 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Explore the area

Map
235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Popular LocationStanford Shopping Center10 min walk
  • Popular LocationStanford University5 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanford University Medical Center5 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

The Cardinal Hotel is located in University South, a neighborhood in Palo Alto, and is near the airport and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay, while Shoreline Amphitheatre and Computer History Museum are cultural highlights. Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 10 min walk
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 6 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Verve Coffee Roasters - 3 min walk
  • Salt & Straw - 2 min walk
  • Sweet Maple - 3 min walk
  • Local Union 271 - 3 min walk
  • Nola - 1 min walk

About this property

The Cardinal Hotel

Hotel near Stanford Shopping Center
Located close to Stanford University Medical Center and Stanford University, The Cardinal Hotel provides an art gallery on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Sip and savor at this hotel, which boasts winery tours, a tasting room, and a vineyard. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All 63 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Offsite parking within 39 ft (USD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekdays: USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Public winery tours
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Vineyard

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 available
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day (39 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Cardinal Hotel Hotel
The Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto
The Cardinal Hotel Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cardinal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cardinal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Cardinal Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cardinal Hotel located?

Located in University South, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Stanford Shopping Center, Stanford University Medical Center, and Stanford University. Facebook Campus and San Francisco Bay are also within 6 mi (10 km). Palo Alto Station is 6 minutes by foot.

The Cardinal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 148 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hiroko, Rockville

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building, well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willa Michelle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very walkable and 1.6 miles to center of Stanford campus. Very clean rooms! And comfortable beds. No air-conditioning, however, electric fans worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hui, Clyde Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at the Cardinal. The room is neat and comfortable, and the location is so convenient. Also the staffs are extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Israel, temecula

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is great with easy to walk options and plenty of choice around the hotel. Dining is closed Mondays that is a problem
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy access to all downtown amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

madhu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spacious, clean rooms with everything you could need. Staff was kind and accommodating. This is a great hotel if you’re looking for one in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 2 nights & was a great experience, shopping & diner literally downstairs from hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the proximity to Stanford and the historical charm!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024