Near Stanford Shopping Center
In the heart of Palo Alto, The Cardinal Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford University. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Stanford University Medical Center and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Facebook Campus.
Stay in one of 63 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
English, French, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Off-street parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Spa
Housekeeping
Restaurants
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
San Carlos, CA (SQL)
16.1 km / 10 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
26.6 km / 16.5 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
32.6 km / 20.2 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)
45.9 km / 28.5 mi
What's nearby
Stanford Theatre
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Stanford University Arboretum
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Stanford Shopping Center
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Cantor Arts Center
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Stanford Stadium
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Rodin Sculpture Garden
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
United States Geological Survey
2 km / 1.2 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
2 km / 1.2 mi
Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art
2 km / 1.2 mi
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Allied Arts Guild
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Hoover Tower
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Stanford Memorial Church
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Spa
Housekeeping
Restaurants
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Off-street parking
Food and drink
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Restaurant dining guide
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Off-street parking
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-service spa
Health or beauty spa nearby
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible – no
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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