Hotel Lucent

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Terrace/patio
Pool
Front of property - evening/night
Coffee service
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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727 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Menlo College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Menlo Park

Located in Downtown Menlo Park within a short walk of Stanford Shopping Center, Hotel Lucent is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Stanford University Medical Center. This 3-star hotel has 47 guestrooms and offers free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Kepler's Books - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Menlo College - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Menlo Park Station - 6 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saint Frank Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Borrone - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Eylan - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lucent

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
At Hotel Lucent, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include an arcade/game room, a terrace, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 49-inch LED TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer designer toiletries and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lucent Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent
Lucent Menlo Park
Mermaid Hotel Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent Hotel
Hotel Lucent Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent Hotel Menlo Park

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Lucent?

Hotel Lucent provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Hotel Lucent?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Menlo Park within a 10-minute walk of Silicon Valley and Kepler's Books. You'll also find Stanford Shopping Center and Allied Arts Guild less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Lucent?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Lucent have a casino?

No, Hotel Lucent doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Lucent?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Lucent?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include premium bedding, bathrobes, and slippers.

Does Hotel Lucent have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Lucent have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hotel Lucent offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Lucent allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Lucent though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel Lucent have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Lucent?

The closest major airport to Hotel Lucent is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is 8.8 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is located 17.7 mi away (24-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Lucent?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Lucent.

Hotel Lucent Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 824 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 824 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 824 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 824 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 824 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Minah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was so good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guangqiang

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history. Very cute hotel. Mattress a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and comfortable. It was just an over night trip to visit a family member at the hospital, but if he had to stay longer we would definitely stay here again. Nice spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Danby

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

deborah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuma

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The exercise equipment was in great condition, the outside areas were very nice. The location to Stanford Hospital was great too! Lots of dining options within walking distance and a grocery store was right around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really wnjoyed our stay. The decor is bright and airy. Staff were very helpful on things to do or get arranged.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanny, Brentwood

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The location was good but the room made me feel like i was in an upgraded motel. the bed was lumpy and there were some holes in the sheets. It was not what i expected looking at the pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willa Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located on El Camino Real, right next-door to a large Safeway, about a half mile to the Stanford Shopping Cemter , and a mile to the entrance to Stanford University. In the other direction it’s a couple of blocks from Santa Cruz Ave. a major retail street in Menlo Park. Overall, it was very convenient clean safe and welcoming - plus it was not to large. We were able to take the CalTrain from SJC and walk to most of our destinations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

TIM

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Night’s Sleep

The staff were courteous and dedicated to providing good service. The place is quaint, clean, and quiet. Pool table, pool, amazing breakfast. Can you say chia pudding!?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location was really close to stanford and overall super nice. everything was remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaw, Reno

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chrysta

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Lucent. Cassandra checked us in and was super helpful. We didn’t spend much time in room because we came here for a concert. We like getting our steps in so we walked into town, which was super cute. We also walked home from concert and we felt safe. We enjoyed the late check out so we slept in instead of getting up for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

hima, flower mound

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay!

We enjoyed our stay. Very friendly front desk staff, Mark in particular. A little noisy at night, possibly a compressor or working on some type of equipment. The soap in the bathroom was very small, and there were no coffee sticks to stir the coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025