THE CREEKSIDE INN, Palo Alto

The Creekside Inn - A Boutique Hotel with Gardens, Creek Views, and Meeting Venues

Located along Matadero Creek amid gardens and oak trees, this 3-star Palo Alto hotel features balcony rooms and one-bedroom suites with kitchenettes. The Creekside Inn provides 1400 square feet of meeting space across three indoor rooms, plus an outdoor patio overlooking the heated pool. Every room includes a microwave, mini-fridge, flat-screen TV with 50+ cable channels, and high-speed WiFi. Two casual restaurants serve local fare and California coastal cuisine, with Cibo Restaurant opening at 6:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM on weekends. A 24-hour business center and electric car charging stations support corporate travelers. The Creekside Inn sits just 1 mile from California Ave Caltrain and within 3 miles of Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center, and downtown's dining district.

Pros

Surrounded by hiking and biking trails with access to wine tours and golf courses

Walking distance to local restaurants including Mandarin Roots and The Fish Market

Eco-friendly property with native plant gardens and environmental initiatives

Continental breakfast served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Cons

15.5 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport

2-mile distance to downtown requires transportation for most guests