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Hotel Lucent

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

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Terrace/patio
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Fitness facility
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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727 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪17 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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Menlo College - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Stanford University - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Lucent?

As of Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Lucent on Jan 31, 2026 start from $141.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Hotel Lucent?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Menlo Park, just steps from Silicon Valley. You'll also find Stanford Shopping Center and Allied Arts Guild less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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.

Is Hotel Lucent a good place to stay for couples?

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

Does Hotel Lucent have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Lucent?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Lucent?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Lucent.

Hotel Lucent Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 839 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dodie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Haunani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!!! Breakfast was way better than any other continental we have had. The rooms were very very tiny, a family of four was smooshed in two full beds(my fault for not seeing that’s the biggest beds they had) Swimming pool was not a pool it was more of a hot tub but in a small swimming pool style But that wasn’t a big deal aa we were going to Santa Cruz. overall if your looking for a nights getaway or a few days for 1-3 people I’d recommend one room, any more people get more rooms lol…I appreciated the quiet, clean, SAFE, low priced hotel. Most hotels that are low priced, show it on the inside and out. They sacrifice their safety and cleanliness (employees who just do the minimum or actually turn the other way and not help when they see something unsafe.) (maids who don’t think a thorough cleaning is necessary) and tom, dick and harry all hanging out front drunk, scaring your kids lol Great hotel and we felt completely safe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service from the staff was great. We had to leave early in the morning which was unfortunate before they served the complimentary breakfast. But they allowed us to grab some of stocked items like yogurt, cereal, and breakfast beverages. The room was great, nice and clean. The pillows were the only thing that were not comfortable. They had some amenities as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM, Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark at thr front desk was exceptionally friendly and professional. Made our experience VIP!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk was very nice and helpful, rooms are great, property and breakfast great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel. Everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elder

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Plenty of food options and shopping near by. Room was clean but the TV was nit functional. Streaming services and any of the offered channels did not come in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Issaquah

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Close to Meta Connect and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

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

Comfort with a side of fun

Hotel Lucent in Menlo Park was a pleasant experience - warm, welcoming staff and a location that puts you 1-2 blocks away from great cafes, restaurants, and shops. The rooms are comfortable, with housekeeping that keeps everything spotless. A note of caution: if you’re in a room facing El Camino Real, you may hear the occasional traffic zoom by, but most rooms are quiet and restful. The lobby is a nice bonus, complete with a pool table and ping pong that adds a touch of fun to the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Close to nearby stores if you’re missing anything for your trip. Lots of convenient restaurants that are walkable distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

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