Best Western Plus Riviera

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Stanford University

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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15 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
  • Place, Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Menlo Park

Stanford University is within 2 miles (3 km) of Best Western Plus Riviera while other popular attractions such as Stanford University Medical Center are within 3 miles (5 km). This 37-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 11 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Melt - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪RH Rooftop Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪True Food Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Riviera

Hotel with free breakfast, near Stanford University
Guests of Best Western Plus Riviera have access to an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free wired internet and TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet 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

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
  • Free cribs/infant 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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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.

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Riviera
Best Western Plus Riviera Menlo Park
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Menlo Park Best Western
Best Plus Riviera Menlo Park
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Best Western Plus Riviera?

This hotel is located in Menlo Park, just steps from Silicon Valley and Stanford Shopping Center, and within a short walk of Stanford University Arboretum. You'll also find Stanford Theatre and Allied Arts Guild less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Riviera?

As of Oct 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Riviera on Nov 23, 2025 start from $160.95, 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.

Will I be able to park at Best Western Plus Riviera?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Best Western Plus Riviera include a casino at the property?

No, Best Western Plus Riviera doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western Plus Riviera?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Best Western Plus Riviera?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as an outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Best Western Plus Riviera?

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

Does Best Western Plus Riviera have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Best Western Plus Riviera offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Best Western Plus Riviera allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Best Western Plus Riviera though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Best Western Plus Riviera?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Best Western Plus Riviera?

The closest major airport to Best Western Plus Riviera is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is 9.4 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is located 17.8 mi away (31-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Best Western Plus Riviera?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Plus Riviera.

Reviews

Best Western Plus Riviera Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 661 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The beds were so uncomfortable, whenever we moved, you could hear and feel the springs in the mattress. You could also hear all the noise from the passing cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked breakfast, very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager Tufuga Singh went above and beyond helping my family during our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dahlia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the room was clean. Very cute area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location, parking facilities, good breakfast and it was quiet and not too busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Luz

Traveled with partner
I don’t like the smell of strong and old smell of chlorine! Quite strong smell of chlorine inside the room. Overpowering bright light at the sink need to turn down the bright light.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donal, San Diego

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the mall, and there are quiet paths you can take to Downtown Palo Alto and some great restaurants. The hotel is fine, it’s a standard Best Western. It’s a shame it looks out on El Camino and not on some of the parks or campus around. The old-style elevator is cute, and our kids loved the waffle breakfast; the staff were very helpful with them using the waffle maker. Oh yeah, the coffee is terrible, but Bluebottle is a short walk away in the mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jocelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cons: We arrived at 2pm after a long day of travel. The front desk asked us to pay $25 for early check-in because check-in is not until 3pm. It was a terrible first impression and made the hotel feel like they wanted to get every last penny. The first night we stayed there they were repaving the road in front of the hotel. Beeping, crunching and vibrating all night. Pros: The woman in charge of breakfast was lovely, very friendly, and great at her job. The rooms were very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chino

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

Great little spot with fair pricing

It was clean and priced fairly. The rooms are on the smaller side but it was clean and comfortable. Parking is a little tight, if you have a trailer there’s no room for that onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammara

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances, Guaynabo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to Stanford University
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is in great proximity to Medical School campus and Stanford Mall. It's within walking distance to many restaurants and easy available parking as well. Some noise due to proximity to road but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Midori

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The train noise is pretty loud. The air conditioner was good. Got really cool in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisy both traffic and staff vacuming or leaf blowing at 7am!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanoi

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean staff was very friendly. Very convenient location close to Stanford grocery stores and shopping..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roseann

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was more than a continental but not as good as I hàve had from previous Best Westerns. I love how the toilet paper and tissue were made into flowers :) convenient location near food and other leisure activities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

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