CARDINAL HOTEL PALO ALTO | Palo Alto ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301

Cardinal Hotel - A historic 3-star boutique property in downtown Palo Alto with direct access to Stanford University

Built in 1924, this recently renovated Palo Alto hotel features private bathrooms, DirectTV with premium channels, USB ports, and work desks in all rooms. The Cardinal Hotel's guest rooms offer California king, queen, or two double bed configurations, complemented by high-speed WiFi and daily housekeeping service. Two on-site restaurants serve Tuscan and French cuisine, while the lobby provides complimentary coffee, tea, and cocoa. Business travelers benefit from a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and concierge services. An art gallery and barber shop operate within the building. The Cardinal sits 1 mile from Stanford University, with the Marguerite Shuttle offering free campus transportation from the Caltrain station, a 7-minute walk away. Located halfway between San Francisco and San Jose airports, the property stands within 0.3 miles of Whole Foods, fitness centers, and multiple dining options.

Cardinal Hotel: Pros

- Free weekday newspapers and hot beverages in the lobby - Walking distance to 100+ restaurants, including Philz, Verve, and Coupa Cafe - Connected to major tech hubs via Stanford's free Marguerite Shuttle - Situated among specialized boutiques, theaters, and parks

Cardinal Hotel: Cons

- No air conditioning in rooms - Maximum stay limited to 28 days

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

1455 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

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Superior Suite

Max:

2 persons

270 sq. feet

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1 King Size Bed

City view

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Bathtub

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

260 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Coffee machine

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Center

Palo Alto 1.1 mi

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 16.4 mi

San Francisco International (SFO) 20.6 mi

Train

California Ave Caltrain 1.5 mi

Train400 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 15 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Baggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Elevator
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Services

Housekeeping
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant

Children

Cribs

Room features

Heating
Dressing area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301

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235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

4400 ft

University

Stanford University

1.4 mi

Museums

Cantor Arts Center

1.2 mi

Museums

Hewlett Packard Garage

2600 ft

80 Willow Rd

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

3000 ft

351 Homer Ave

Museum of American Heritage

2300 ft

Bryant Street

Professorville

2600 ft

Mall

Town & Country Village

2300 ft

Museum Way

Rodin Sculpture Garden

1.2 mi

300 El Camino Real

Pace Art and Technology

4200 ft

1431 Waverley St

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

4800 ft

Church

Memorial Church

1.3 mi

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1.2 mi

Museums

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

4800 ft

1451 Middlefield Rd

Junior Museum & Zoo

4900 ft

Tower

Hoover Tower

1.2 mi

Gallery

Allied Arts Guild

1.0 mi

117 Palo Alto Ave

El Palo Alto Park

2800 ft

Gallery

Palo Alto Art Center

1.4 mi

Parks

Burgess Park

1.5 mi

800 Middle Ave

Nealon Park

1.4 mi

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

1.2 mi

Parks

Rinconada Park

1.0 mi

Santa Cruz Ave & University Dr

Fremont Park

4200 ft

351 Lausen Street

Frost Amphitheater

5200 ft

Lomita Dr

Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden

1.5 mi

Garden

Stanford Arizona Garden

1.2 mi

Nearby

south side of the mausoleum off of Quarry Road between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road

Arizona Garden

200 ft

601-699 Gilman St

Farmers' markets

1000 ft

Store

Whole Foods Market

1100 ft

Restaurants

Pizza My Heart

800 ft

220 University Ave

Curry Up Now

500 ft

321 Hamilton Ave

New York New York

500 ft

125 University Ave Ste 190

Subway

800 ft

205 University Avenue

Gelato Classico

1300 ft

435 Emerson St

The Prolific Oven Bakery & Cafe

1000 ft

550 Waverley St

Sushirrito

1800 ft

448 University Ave

Peet's Coffee & Tea

1600 ft

436 University Ave

Gyros Gyros

2000 ft

498 University Ave

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CARDINAL HOTEL PALO ALTO, Palo Alto

Hotel Details

Cardinal Hotel - A historic 3-star boutique property in downtown Palo Alto with direct access to Stanford University

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