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The Cardinal Hotel

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

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The Cardinal Hotel

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Lobby sitting area
Designer store
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Family dining
Interior

Overview of The Cardinal Hotel

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

Your area essentials

235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Popular LocationSweetgreen1 min walk
  • Popular LocationStanford Theatre2 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalo Alto Station6 min walk
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)20 min drive
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Room options

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

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.

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 10 min walk
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive
  • Googleplex - 10 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 University Medical Center
Located close to Stanford Shopping 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 vineyard, and a tasting room. 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-in
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, 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
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Proposal/romance packages

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
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1924
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cardinal Hotel?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cardinal Hotel on Mar 29, 2024 start from CA $196.97, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 81 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 122 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool building and in a great area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay that is in the middle of wonderful dining and easy walk to Stanford
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel but be prepared for the street noise - you may need earplugs for the 4:00 AM garbage trucks on Monday morning and for the smaller rooms and bathrooms of an old downtown hotel. That said - the location is incredibly convenient, staff is outstanding, period decor and architecture is lovely, and it is just ten minutes from the Stanford medical center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little small but very, very clean! A very old building but the rooms were redone, so a great mix of old and new!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility full of character
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023