Cardinal Hotel

2 stars
235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
Palo Alto, CA
8.2
Very good
based on 418 reviews
418 reviews
Tue 12/23
-
Wed 12/24
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
₱9,717
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
₱9,717
Queen room
₱10,980
Deluxe room
₱22,369
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Overview

Located a short drive from Stanford University, Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto provides charming accommodation in Palo Alto. It is surrounded by a range of well-known shops and is minutes on foot from Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Guests of Cardinal can relax in the swimming pool. Convenient services include an express check-in feature and a luggage storage facility.

Cardinal Hotel offers rooms equipped with a hair dryer, plus all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay.

The hotel is located within a 10-minute walk of the HP Garage. Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Caltrain Station are within walking distance.

8.2
Very good rating
Based on 418 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Cardinal Hotel

Tue 12/23
Wed 12/24
Standard room
1 queen bed
₱9,717
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
₱10,808
nightly with fees
1 king bed
₱11,080
nightly with fees
Queen room
bed type unknown
₱10,980
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
₱11,730
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
₱11,788
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
₱22,369
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Cardinal Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Accessibility and suitability

  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Accessible parking
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr front desk

General

  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Slippers
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Telephone
  • City view
  • Storage available

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)
  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Parking

Workspace

  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee machine

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Cardinal Hotel

8.2
Very good
418 verified ratings
Wonderful
223
Very good
74
Good
71
Okay
16
Fair
23
Mediocre
4
Poor
7

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's central location, historic charm, and cleanliness. However, many noted issues with shared facilities, lack of air conditioning, and the overall value for the price paid.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Value for Price3 out of 10
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Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2016
Pros (+) Great ambiance, great staff, lovely history.
Cons (-) The hotel may not be for everyone -- if you like a modern experience ,not for you. Stay away, please, from my favorite hotel.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2016
Pros (+) It's right in the center of everything I just walk to Stanford, restaurant's, etc.
Cons (-) You get some noice early morning trash collection and late at night people walk-in from bars, but they do offer ear plug

Location

235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Theatre156 m
  • Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market205 m
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Church383 m
  • HP Garage0.6 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center0.9 km
  • Stanford Stadium1.1 km
  • Stanford Mausoleum1.2 km
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center1.2 km
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo1.5 km
  • Rinconada Park1.7 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center1.8 km
  • Palo Alto Art Center2 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

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₱12,792
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Cardinal Hotel

  • The cheapest price a room at Cardinal Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was ₱12,792, while the most expensive was ₱12,792.
  • How long should you stay at Cardinal Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Cardinal Hotel

  • Where is Cardinal Hotel located?

    Cardinal Hotel is located at 235 Hamilton Avenue, 1.6 km from the center of Palo Alto. Stanford Theatre is the closest landmark to Cardinal Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Cardinal Hotel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Cardinal Hotel.

  • Does Cardinal Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Cardinal Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Cardinal Hotel from the airport?

    Cardinal Hotel is 22.5 km from San Jose. Cardinal Hotel is 27.4 km from San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Cardinal Hotel hotel deals?

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1.6 km
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