Cardinal Hotel, Palo Alto – Hotel from $160

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About the Hotel

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

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Great

8.3

8.7

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4.0

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.

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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

230 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard King Room

2 persons

230 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Queen Room

2 persons

140 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Heating

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Superior Suite

2 persons

25 sq. feet

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Facilities

Cardinal Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Great

8.2/10Review 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

Cardinal Hotel Location

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

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

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

4400 ft

University

Stanford University

1.4 mi

Museum

Cantor Arts Center

1.2 mi

Museum

Hewlett Packard Garage

2600 ft

Landmark

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

3000 ft

Landmark

Museum of American Heritage

2300 ft

Landmark

Professorville

2600 ft

Mall

Town & Country Village

2300 ft

Landmark

Rodin Sculpture Garden

1.2 mi

Landmark

Pace Art and Technology

4200 ft

Landmark

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

4800 ft

Church

Memorial Church

1.3 mi

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1.2 mi

Museum

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

4800 ft

Landmark

Junior Museum & Zoo

4900 ft

Tower

Hoover Tower

1.2 mi

Gallery

Allied Arts Guild

5300 ft

Landmark

El Palo Alto Park

2800 ft

Gallery

Palo Alto Art Center

1.4 mi

Park

Burgess Park

1.5 mi

Landmark

Nealon Park

1.4 mi

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

1.2 mi

Park

Rinconada Park

1.0 mi

Landmark

Fremont Park

4200 ft

Landmark

Frost Amphitheater

5200 ft

Landmark

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

Getting around

City Centre

Palo Alto21 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 Caltrain29 min · 1.5 mi

Train2 min · 400 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 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 USD 15 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in 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:

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Cardinal Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 249 verified reviews

8.3/10

Great

77%

Recommend

Breakfast

5.5/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Comfort

8.6/10

Facilities

8.2/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.1/10

Location

9.5/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.7/10

Staff

9.0/10

Value for money

8.0/10

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