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AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

3.5 star property

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A modern bar area with high stools, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large TV screen.
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A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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744 SAN ANTONIO ROAD, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
  • Place, Shoreline Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Googleplex
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Located in Charleston Gardens, AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto is adjacent to Silicon Valley with other popular attractions like Shoreline Amphitheatre within a couple of miles (3 km). This 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 145 rooms and conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a gym, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sierra Vista Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shoreline Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Googleplex - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Bayshore NASA Station - 5 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Jin - ‬19 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

At AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Valet parking is available for USD 30.00 per day. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
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
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, covered extended parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 23 for adults and USD 23 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 2,100 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 150
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 23 for adults and USD 23 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 30.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers valet parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also 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 fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

AC Hotel Palo Alto
Ac By Marriott Palo Alto
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Palo Alto
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

As of Jul 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto on Jul 24, 2026 start from $166, including 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's there to see near AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

This hotel is situated in Charleston Gardens, just steps from Silicon Valley. You'll also find Shoreline Amphitheatre and Computer History Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 30 per day with in/out privileges and extended parking is available for USD 30 per day. An electric car charging station, wheelchair-accessible parking, and RV/bus/truck parking are also available.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto feature a casino on the premises?

No, AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including champagne service as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

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

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at AC Kitchen.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto for a fee of USD 150, and the property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

The closest major airport to AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 12.3 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is located 12.1 mi away (14-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto.

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 261 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shpendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is always clean and comfortable, and the staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome overall experience. Modern hotel with clean rooms. Attentive and courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great night staying here. All staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Xiangrong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have the best staying experience in this place in this year. Definitely will come back here if I visit next time:) new and quiet, the lady works in front desk is so nice and supportive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TOMEKIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay and the staff is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. It is clean and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for where we want to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

NATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very professional and welcoming. Breakfast was amazing and unexpected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

joseph

Everything is good except parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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Amazing! Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice and pleasant atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Qinghong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Friendly and Modern Vibes

From the valet to the desk, all the staff was super friendly. Rooms were modern and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Nice and convenient hotel

Clean, comfortable stay with easy check-in and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Good location and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing from check-in to check-out, super friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023