About this property

Decorated in Asian decor, The Zen Hotel is in Palo Alto, California. This eco-friendly hotel provides free Wi-Fi and a gym, and rooms include iPod docking stations. Each room at The Zen Hotel is furnished with coffee facilities, a microwave and a refrigerator. Guest rooms include flat-screen cable TVs. Stanford University is 3.7 miles from The Hotel Zen. The hotel is in the Southern San Francisco Bay area and is 10.6 miles from Levi's Stadium.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Magnuson Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
2 queen beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 queen beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brandy
    United States United States
    Location was convenient to Stanford Hospital, the bed and pillows were AMAZING. They also had a full free breakfast with lots of options.
  • Larisa
    United States United States
    The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The parking was convenient. It was a great location for going to a show at the Orpheum Theatre. The overall experience was very good for a good value.
  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    The room was spacious and very clean with nice , colorful modern furnishings. The beds were very comfortable and it was in a great location to Palo Alto. I could get to my appointment at Stanford Hospital quickly. The lady at the front desk was...
  • Salvador
    United States United States
    Parking is great, room was very clean, nice firm pillows, soft bed. We had a very satisfying stay here at The Zen Hotel!! We also had a nice breakfast!
  • April
    United States United States
    This was our 2nd time staying at this hotel, and just as it was the first time, it was exceptional. We stayed in the family suite. It was very roomy and comfy. The staff is great. The breakfast was amazing. My family came to relax and enjoy a few...
  • Priscilla
    United States United States
    The breakfast was substantial, with varied offerings, and very convenient - even the coffee was good. The staff were very attentive to our needs and worked out arrangements for an extra night. The artistic touches around the place elevated the...
  • Gary
    United States United States
    the room was quiet with plenty of space. the beds were comfortable. the water in the shower warmed up quickly and was plentiful.
  • Jocelyn
    United States United States
    Very clean and comfortable. Manager was warm and friendly and efficient. And as it is a motel not a hotel, I could park right in front of my room. great!
  • Barbara
    United States United States
    The front desk staff was friendly and helpful and the room was large and clean. Even though our room backed up to a busy street it was very quiet and we didn’t hear the traffic. The breakfast was plentiful and and had many selections.
  • Iqbal
    United States United States
    The Hotel is in a very central and safe location. We travelled at peak time, so naturally, we paid more. The hotel has a vast parking area, and the big rooms are the best. The AC and Wi-Fi worked well. The beds were very comfortable. There was a...

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about The Zen Hotel Palo Alto