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Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a health club and a 24-hour front desk

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Meeting facility
Lobby
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine, alfresco dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Room options

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Ryokan Zen Suite

Ryokan Zen Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Television

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Zen Suite

Zen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ryokan Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Mobility Accessible (Ryokan)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Television

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ryokan Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ryokan Suite ADA

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Nobu Suite

Nobu Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Two Queens

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Television

Premium Room ADA

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Two Queens

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Two Queens ADA

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Stanford University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 5 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nola - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • Pizza My Heart
  • ‪Sweet Maple - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Luxury hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Stanford Shopping Center
Located close to Bing Concert Hall and Cantor Arts Center, Nobu Hotel Palo Alto provides a terrace, a bar, and a health club. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, Nobu, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and 5 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises and a banquet hall
Room features
All 73 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 90-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 16 to 50 for adults and USD 16 to 50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Nobu

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 90-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16 to 50 for adults, and USD 16 to 50 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nobu Hotel Palo Alto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nobu Hotel Palo Alto?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nobu Hotel Palo Alto on Aug 22, 2025 start from CA $543.28, 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.

How much is parking at Nobu Hotel Palo Alto?

Valet parking is available for USD 50.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Nobu Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Nobu Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Nobu Hotel Palo Alto located?

Located in University South, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stanford Shopping Center, Bing Concert Hall, and Cantor Arts Center. Allied Arts Guild and Baylands Nature Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km). Palo Alto Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Nobu Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 416 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stepan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice, stuff is attentive, clean spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney Calvin.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels stay. 5 star!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff, we had a wonderful stay. The room was beautiful and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and cool vibe. Nobu restaurant is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, exceptional toilets with fully customizable bidet functions. Our first room was too elevator-adjacent but they moved it with no issues! Excellent restaurant downstairs. Super nice and accommodating staff. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice amenities, comfortable bed. Super convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms above a restaurant, like an inn of old
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asifa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, quick checkin and checkout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place to stay. Minimalist, tranquil and chic — ideal for recovering from jet lag.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Palo Alto!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bar and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel! One of the best and well thought out concepts I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was simple and stylish. Very best of Japanese culture.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buzz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best Palo Alto location and top services.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is great but the staff could be nicer...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb room, tastefully appointed and thoughtful choices throughout. Serene.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well situated in Palo Alto. However elevators were at times broken
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and new but too small

The hotel is very nice and new. Always love the Japanese toilets, however the room is a bit too small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Japanese hotel, Great Service

Clean, soft floor, favorite was advanced bidet toilet, doors, lighting, and large TV, service was very professional and elegant too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nobu is a truly lovely hotel. We Particularly loved the Zen Garden, and of course the fabulous restaurant. Our only difficulty was with understanding the lighting and blinds system in our room, which was a bit complicated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Palo Alto train and Stanford
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024