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Comfort Inn Palo Alto

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Business center
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3945 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, DVBIC Palo Alto
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Located in Ventura, Comfort Inn Palo Alto is adjacent to Silicon Valley with other popular attractions like Stanford University within a within a few miles (5 km). This hotel has 70 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nikola Tesla Statue - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • DVBIC Palo Alto - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Holy Sushi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Comfort Inn Palo Alto features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. Additional amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 300 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

  • Children 18 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford
Comfort Inn Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel Palo Alto
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University Motel

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

This hotel is situated in Ventura, just steps from Silicon Valley. You'll also find Stanford Stadium and Stanford Shopping Center within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto include a casino on the premises?

No, Comfort Inn Palo Alto doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

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

Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Comfort Inn Palo Alto though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

The closest major airport to Comfort Inn Palo Alto is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is 12.6 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is located 16.8 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Comfort Inn Palo Alto.

Comfort Inn Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1006 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, the breakfast was good, clean and updated room. Would stay again and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

JACKIE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Stanford but needs fine tuning.

Toilet lever kept getting stuck. I am celiac and only gluten free option was banana for full breakfast. And the lovely jack hammer at 7:00 am for alarm clock. Oh can’t forget the rock hard bed. But it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

peter

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

8/10 Good

Yamile

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Newly remodeled. Good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carole

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

The Absolute Bare Minimum

When I checked in, the clerk barely looked at me as he was involved in a personal phone conversation. He just asked for my ID and credit card and handed me my room key. When I returned to the motel in the evening there weren’t any parking spaces left, so I had to take a handicap space. Lastly, no lamps in the room. Only harsh overhead lighting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ERNESTO

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

10/10 Excellent

Narciso, Modesto

Really good. Close to stanford, breakfast included, quiet area and nice front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luminita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

aayush

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeeAnn

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

Very nice 😊

Very nice 👍
Bathroom 🚽
Sink
King size bed
Little table
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Martha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura Camila

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No information or amenities were provided, and the service was unsatisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean place and room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Mike on a trip

This was a great place to stay. People were friendly and the rooms were clean. They had a nice breakfast everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben, Visalia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here at this location and even got the same room as last stay comfy beds and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mohammadbagher

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria L

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

Good value

Good location, clean, older property. Very good included breakfast. Moderately priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ena

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Satisfied with the stay, I would always recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close walk to Starbucks, Donut shop, Chinese food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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