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Cardinal Hotel, Palo Alto

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18Jun
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, 94301
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Steps from Professorville
Great
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Located nearly a 25-minute walk from the historical cacti Stanford Arizona Garden and a mere 1.8 km from Stanford Stadium, the smoke-free Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto offers an amphitheatre suited for a range of needs. Situated right near the Farmers' Market, this 3-star hotel features a French restaurant serving French cuisine.

Location

The hotel is about 30 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and within 2 km of such cultural venues as the Anderson Collection at Stanford University. The Cardinal is within 5 minutes' walk of Pacific Art League and within 30 minutes' walk of the Nealon Park.

Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Tower Well park, located 0.8 km away. Entertainment options in the area feature Stanford Theatre in the immediate vicinity of this accommodation.

Cardinal Hotel is near a train station and Lytton Plaza bus stop is approximately a 10-minute walk away.

Rooms

There are 44 rooms at this Palo Alto hotel, each of them has ironing equipment, as well as entertainment amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They offer views of the city.

Eat & Drink

Reposado Restaurant offers fusion dishes and is situated in close proximity to the property.

Leisure & Business

Active guests will also like winery tours arranged by the Cardinal Palo Alto.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Stanford University's beautiful campus and gardens.
  • Try the iconic Mission-style burrito at Taqueria El Grullense.
  • Visit the Cantor Arts Center for free access to stunning artworks.
  • Explore the historic Stanford Shopping Center for unique boutiques.
  • Check out the farmers' market at Stanford every Sunday for local treats.

Select your room type

Cardinal Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
  • Standard Queen Room
    2 persons
    21 sq. feet
    1 King-size bed
    Bathtub
    Heating
  • Standard King Room
    2 persons
    21 sq. feet
    1 King-size bed
    Bathtub
    Heating
  • Queen Room
    2 persons
    13 sq. feet
    1 King-size bed
    Heating
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Facilities

Cardinal Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.3/10Review score

General

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

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Restaurant

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Heating
  • Dressing area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Cardinal Hotel Location

235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, 94301
Getting around
  • City Centre
    Palo Alto 21 min  ·  1.1 mi
  • Airports
    Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 40 min  ·  16.4 mi
    San Francisco International (SFO) 50 min  ·  20.6 mi
  • Train
    California Ave Caltrain 29 min  ·  1.5 mi
    Train 2 min  ·  400 ft
  • Bus
    Bus stop 2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at true.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$27 per person per day.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish
Year renovated:
2008
Number of rooms:
44

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Cardinal Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 263 verified reviews
8.2 /10
Great
75 %
Recommend
Breakfast
5.5/10
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
8.7/10
Facilities
8.3/10
Free WiFi
8.0/10
Location
9.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 267 reviews
8.3/10
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Check-in
18Jun
Check-out
19Jun
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room