Hotel Lucent

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

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Photo gallery for Hotel Lucent

Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Pool
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
727 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
  • Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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 - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saint Frank Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Borrone - ‬5 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 concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include an arcade/game room, a terrace, and a garden.
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 slippers. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Lucent on Jun 20, 2025 start from $143.65, 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 within a short 14-minute walk of Stanford Shopping Center and also 18 minutes on foot from Allied Arts Guild. You'll also find Stanford Stadium and Facebook Campus within a short drive.

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.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Lucent?

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.

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 that I can book at Hotel Lucent?

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

Hotel Lucent Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 774 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

hima, flower mound

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

10/10 Excellent

??, Northridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Oakland

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Arlington

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Struck out on this one

I wouldn't repeat or recommend. For $300+ I got a remodeled motel 6, with stained carpet and a dirty toilet. The pics were pretty mis-leading, to me anyway. The bed was comfortable at least. If I wasn't so tired & short on time I would have went somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaw, Reno

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael J

Traveled with family

Not like our visits before

Have stayed here before but this time had no hot water for a day and a half. The problem was that no said a thing. Will look into other places the next time we are up in Menlo Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk is very helpful. Nice spacious Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind and accommodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

viggo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Assad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacey

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, has everything you need plus a games room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service! Loved the old-school vibes with an updated look. The giant hot tub was amazing — spent the whole evening in it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Marcos

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly but accessing the room was inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My initial room was underneath an AC roof unit so the noise was unbearable. I arrived at the hotel at 1:44 am. The staff (Ahmed) was kind and helped me move to a quieter room and got in there at 2:30 am. Just don't stay in the room near that AC unit and you're good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOEL, Culver City

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have friendly and accommodating staff. The property is clean and with free parking. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024