We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Palo Alto, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
Unique. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Set in Palo Alto in the heart of Silicon Valley and 1.5 km from Stanford University, The Clement Hotel – All Inclusive features a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and private cabanas. Guests of this luxurious accommodation can enjoy California cuisine at the on-site restaurant. This stylish hotel boasts panoramic views of the Stanford University campus and Palo Alto from a rooftop deck. Each air-conditioned room at The Clement is equipped with a 65-inch IPTV, a Nespresso coffee machine and an in-room refrigerator. The spacious stone-lined bathrooms include guest robes, slippers and free toiletries. The Clement Hotel serves fresh, seasonal California cuisine prepared in their Open Kitchen. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Open Kitchen or the Dining Room. If they prefer, dining and drink service is also offered by the fire pit on the outdoor dining terrace and in the private cabanas on the roof-top pool deck. The elegant Living Room offers a stone fireplace where guests can relax with a cocktail or glass of wine. The Open Kitchen adjoins the Dining Room which features a fully stocked guest pantry that is conveniently available 24 hours a day. All-inclusive room service is also available. For convenience, there is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Concierge services and personal assistants are available, along with a rooftop terrace, and spa services. A fitness centre and a business centre are also located at the property. On-site valet parking is complimentary. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 23 km from The Clement Hotel – All Inclusive.Show full description
I rate this as the most unique and authentic small luxury hotel in Palo Alto.
Delightful property. Great location. Great views. Located in Central Palo Alto, el PRADO offers contemporary guest rooms with GLink iPhone and Android docking stations. A state-of-the-art fitness centre is located on site. The campus of Stanford University is just 6 minutes’ drive away. Guest rooms at el PRADO feature HDTVs and an in-room safe. Guests can enjoy the fully stocked minibar and 24-hour ice service. A private balcony is offered in all rooms. Start your day with fresh-brewed coffee and breakfast specialties in our Breakfast Coffee Bar. In the evening, gather for tapas-style sharing plates, Spanish wine flights and signature cocktails at our Spanish Tapas Bar. For authentic Italian cuisine, try Il Fornaio with indoor and outdoor lunch and dinner dining. In-room massage can be arranged through the concierge service. The concierge can also arrange restaurant reservations and private car service. Stanford Shopping Center is 7 minutes’ drive away from the property. Silicon Valley and businesses such as Google are 15 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
I would describe this as the most BEAUTIFUL small luxury hotel in Palo Alto.
Charming. Historic property. Great views. Popular among couples. Surrounded by lagoons filled with Koi and waterfalls, this hotel is 3.5-miles from downtown Palo Alto. All rooms have free fiber-optic Wi-Fi and a 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable. An outdoor pool is available. At Dinah’s Garden Hotel, guest rooms include a refrigerator and a coffee maker. A safety deposit box is available in every room. A gym with indoor and outdoor facilities is located at the hotel. Complimentary self-parking is also available. Dinah's Poolside Restaurant is open for made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner daily featuring a full bar and California craft beers on tap. THE SEA by Alexander's Steakhouse serves fresh and local sustainably harvested seafood. Dinah's Poolside Restaurant is open for made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Dinah’s Hotel is 14-miles from San Jose International Airport. Stanford University is 4.5-miles away.Show full description
This is the most charming and romantic small luxury hotel in Palo Alto.
Opened August 2022. Situated in Palo Alto, 10 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Graduate Palo Alto features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 31 km from San Jose Convention Center. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. At Graduate Palo Alto rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Guests at Graduate Palo Alto will be able to enjoy activities in and around Palo Alto, like cycling. Speaking English and Spanish at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Oakland Coliseum is 45 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 23 km from Graduate Palo Alto.Show full description
Very stylish. Charming. This modern hotel is conveniently located within 500 metres’ walk of Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Stanford University. Plush bathrobes and free WiFi are provided in guest rooms. Select suites at the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto feature a view of downtown Palo Alto. A balcony, fresh bathrobes, boutique bath products, and floor-to-ceiling windows are offered in each room. Internet radio with Bluetooth, a 47-inch flat-screen cable TV and an Illy Espresso Machine are also provided. White Frettè linens and modern grey and yellow accents are featured throughout the rooms and suites. A full service dining experience is offered at the on-site restaurant Nobu Palo Alto. 24-hour room service is offered guests. Stanford University Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive away. Palo Alto Art Center is 5 minutes’ drive away from Nobu Hotel Palo Alto.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Great value. Popular among couples. Located 4.8 km from Stanford University, this boutique hotel boasts a rooftop lap pool and a spa with a steam room. It features an on-site restaurant. All rooms offer a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Guest rooms at Four Season Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto include a DVD/CD player with access to a DVD/CD library. Each spacious room is equipped with a full marble bathroom with a relaxing deep soaking tub. Views of the San Francisco Bay Area or the Santa Cruz Mountains are featured from guest rooms. Offering indoor or outdoor dining, Quattro restaurant is located at East Palo Alto Four Seasons Hotel. The restaurant serves light, contemporary cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and features 24-hour in-room service. Adjacent to the restaurant, The Bar offers cocktails and various snacks with indoor or outdoor lounge seating. A 24-hour business centre and multilingual concierge services are available to guests of Four Seasons Hotel. If they prefer, guests can visit the on-site spa and wellness centre, which offers body and massage therapy, facials, manicures and pedicures. A 24-hour fitness centre is also available. Stanford Shopping Center is 4.8 km from this hotel. California’s Great America amusement park is 15 minutes’ drive away. San Francisco International Airport is 32 km from Four Season Hotel.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Located in Palo Alto, The Nest Hotel Palo Alto features an on-site wine bar. Each stylish room includes free WiFi. Free guest parking is available. Stanford University is 2.9 km away. Each air-conditioned guest room comes equipped with a 55-inch flat-screen TV, a cordless phone and a 19-inch laptop safe. Guests can brew a fresh cup of coffee with their in-room Keurig coffee machine. Featuring a shower, the en suite bathroom conveniently offers a hairdryer and free toiletries. At The Nest Hotel Palo Alto guests are greeted by a 24-hour reception. Facebook headquarters are 5.4 km from the property. Outdoor concert venue Shoreline Amphitheatre is 15 minutes’ drive away. NASA Ames Research Center is 8 km away.Show full description
Great value. Popular among women.Opened October 2020. Situated in Palo Alto, 3.2 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto the rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests can enjoy playing table tennis, or take advantage of the business centre. San Jose Convention Center is 24 km from the accommodation, while Oakland Coliseum is 50 km from the property. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 16 km from AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto.Show full description
Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design.Opened October 2020. Located in Palo Alto, 3.2 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a concierge service. Every room is fitted with air conditioning, and certain units at the hotel have a balcony. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests can enjoy playing table tennis, or take advantage of the business centre. San Jose Convention Center is 24 km from Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, while Oakland Coliseum is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 16 km from the hotel.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND ELEGANT hotels in Palo Alto.
Great breakfast. Great location. Located adjacent to Stanford University in Palo Alto, this Silicon Valley hotel features on-site dining and a modern fitness centre. All guest rooms offer a flat-screen cable TV. An iPod docking station and coffee machine with gourmet coffee are provided in each guest room at The Westin Palo Alto. A spacious en suite bathroom with plush bathrobes, premium toiletries and separate bathtub and shower is included. Restaurant Soleil serves California cuisine. The Luna Lounge features a full bar, extensive wine list and specialty cocktails. An outdoor heated pool and landscaped courtyards are available for guest relaxation. Local running and walking guides are available. Stanford Medical Center and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital are within 2 miles of the Palo Alto Westin. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 19 miles away.Show full description
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