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About the Hotel

488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States, CA 94301
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Near Stanford University
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Located about 2 km from Burgess Park, the 4-star Graduate By Hilton Palo Alto Hotel is only a 7-minute walk from Uvas Gold Apiary. Featuring a lounge bar, a shared lounge and a golf course, this Palo Alto hotel is just around the corner from the Farmers' Market.

Location

The hotel lies in the historic district of Palo Alto, 3.6 km from California Ave Caltrain train station. Guests can get to the Whole Foods Market that is in proximity to the Graduate Palo Alto.

The Stanford University museum "Cantor Arts Center" is within 25 minutes' walk of the accommodation.

Also, Palo Alto Transit Center bus station is within reach of this smoke-free hotel.

Eat & Drink

Dining options include an American-style restaurant, which features American dishes as well as American-style restaurant with its American cuisine, and more. Serving both food and drinks, Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery is situated 150 metres from the Graduate.

Leisure & Business

Guests are welcome to take part in bicycle usage.

Must-do experiences

  • Savor an acai bowl at The Greasy Weasel for a local favorite.
  • Stroll through the Stanford University campus for stunning architecture.
  • Visit the Cantor Arts Center for free access to incredible art.
  • Explore the vibrant Stanford Shopping Center for unique boutiques.
  • Check out the local produce at the Palo Alto Farmers Market on Saturdays.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Graduate Corner King Room High Floor
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Graduate Corner King Room Bath Tub Mobility Accessible
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Graduate King Room Hearing Accessible
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Graduate Corner King Room Hearing Accessible
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
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Location

488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States, CA 94301
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488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States, CA 94301
Nearby
351 Homer Ave
Museum of American Heritage
1900 ft
601-699 Gilman St
Farmers' markets
1600 ft
south side of the mausoleum off of Quarry Road between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road
Arizona Garden
1700 ft
Restaurants
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 ft
456 University Avenue
Chantal Guillon
300 ft
444 University Ave
Cafe Venetia
400 ft
419 University Avenue
Vino Locale
500 ft
431 Kipling St
Yayoi
500 ft
403 University Ave
Thyme
700 ft
496 Hamilton Ave
Crepevine Restaurant
600 ft
367 University Ave
Starbucks
600 ft
376 University Ave
Joya
800 ft
339 University Ave
Getting around
City Centre
Palo Alto20 min  ·  1.0 mi
Airports
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)39 min  ·  16.2 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)48 min  ·  19.8 mi
Train
California Ave Caltrain32 min  ·  1.6 mi
Train2 min  ·  400 ft
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 50 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$15 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
97
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