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The Cardinal Hotel

2.5 star property
City centre hotel within easy reach of Stanford Shopping Center

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Interior
Designer store
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Business centre
Lobby sitting area
Nestled near Stanford University, The Cardinal Hotel offers a unique blend of art and academia. Discover the on-site art gallery, warm up by the lobby fireplace or grab a cup of coffee at the cafe. With helpful staff and free WiFi in public areas, this hotel is an ideal retreat.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • Premium bedding
The current price is HK$1,066
HK$1,234 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Stanford University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 20 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 21 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 37 min drive
  • Menlo Park Station - 4 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 5 min drive
  • Palo Alto Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Nola - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Nagi - ‬2 min walk
  • Pizza My Heart
  • ‪Nobu Palo Alto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palo Alto Creamery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Cardinal Hotel

When you stay at The Cardinal Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. Also, Stanford University Medical Center and Shoreline Amphitheatre are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 63 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site garage
    • Off-site parking within 39 ft (USD 15 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1924
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 15 per day (39 ft away)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

The Cardinal Hotel Hotel
The Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto
The Cardinal Hotel Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cardinal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Cardinal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Cardinal Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cardinal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Cardinal Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Stanford Shopping Center (10-min walk) and Stanford University Medical Center (1.6 mi), along with Stanford University (1.7 mi) and Facebook Campus (3.5 mi).

What's the area around The Cardinal Hotel like?

The Cardinal Hotel is in University South, a short 6-minute walk from Palo Alto Station and 10 minutes' walk from Stanford Shopping Center. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Cardinal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Service staff
Restaurant
Air conditioning
History
Building
Ambience
Historical
Downtown

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

The Cardinal Hotel was everything we wanted!
Marlene, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

this property is great example of historic preservation done right!
Laura, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

An impressive historic landmark, staff is friendly, rooms & facilities are clean, in the center of Stanford.
Michal Ravid, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Would stay again.
Nathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Hotel itself is dated compared to current big brand hotels but it’s charming and in a great spot. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Parking can be tricky. Super clean, kind and helpful staff and the rooms are nice.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Thanks for the great stay!
Jagdeep Singh, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Front desk ladies are super helpful and nice. Hotel rooms are clean, neat, and quiet. Historical evaluator is fun. Super close to restaurants and markets. Good stay!
Y, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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Coromoto, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice and clean bedroom, although the shared bathroom was clean all the time
Teresita, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The property is in a great area for shopping and dining. However, the neighborhood can be noisy at night. At 2 am, the guest above me decided to have a loud conversation and did what sounded like moving furniture around. That lasted until after 3 am. The front desk person in the morning didn t bother to ask about my stay, so I didn't share it with them.
Dana, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous hotel
Gumaro, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This was a great place to stay.
Diane, 5-night trip

6/10 Okay

Good price. No A/C. Older property but clean.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff are amazing! My stay was wonderful! Highly recommend!
Florinda, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous historic hotel; with clean, comfortable, and pretty rooms. In a great location. And very nice staff.
Mariela, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

pretty nice traditional hotel.
Qiying Ann, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place, loved it.

Lots of history, great location, very clean and great walking distance to many things including Stanford University.
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Will stay here again

We absolutely loved our stay here! The hotel was right in Palo Alto among many restaurants, coffee shops, and an easy walk to the Stanford shuttle. The beds were super comfortable and the lobby was a great place to sit and read by the fireplace.
Suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice Hotel !
Misaki, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel in a great area.
Donna, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Incredibly upset and disappointed with the Cardinal Hotel. I was late to check in and was told I would have to share a washroom. Personally, the fact they are allowed to do that on Expedia is wrong. There shouldn't be 'college dorms' listed as hotels on Expedia.
Adam, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The front desk and housekeeping staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel is in a great location near lots of shops and restaurants. Bed and bedding were comfy. Elevator door opening was a little small for moving all my belongings, but I made do. There was no air conditioning, but open window and fan worked.
2-night trip

6/10 Okay

The front desk staff was very nice and the hotel is in a great location. However, it was very noisy. I could literally hear every step the person in the room above us took as well as his conversation verbatim. Lastly, there is no air conditioning which could have been miserable if it was warmer.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful old hotel with charm.
Elsa, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stayed here for 2 nights & was a great experience, shopping & diner literally downstairs from hotel.
Stacey, 2-night trip