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Stanford Motor Inn

Name: Stanford Motor Inn
Address: 3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, US

★★★·8.4/ 10Recommended

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📍3305 El Camino Real · Palo Alto ↗

📞+16504933153

Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outAll 54 facilities +

Review

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Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a picnic area. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 am to 10 am. The Motor Inn offers 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators, LCD televisions with cable programming, DVD players, complimentary Wi-Fi, and phones with free local calls. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Microwaves and desks provide added convenience. Complimentary Wi-Fi and newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage are also available. Free self-parking is available onsite. Located near Stanford University, the hotel is also convenient to Stanford Stadium, Stanford Maples Pavilion, and the Palo Alto VA Hospital. The preferred airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Guest scores & sentiment

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Wi-Fi9.5

Location9.1

Service8.9

Cleanliness8.4

Surroundings8.4

Rooms8.1

Value8.1

Facilities7.8

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Room types · 6

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Queen Suite with Three Queen Beds

2 × Queen bed48 ㎡up to 6

This suite includes free WiFi, a cable TV, a DVD player, a microwave, a fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities. Please note: Rates are based on 6 guests.

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Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

2 × Double bed35 ㎡up to 4

Room includes free WiFi, a cable TV, a DVD player, a microwave, a fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities. Please note: Rates are based on 4 guests.

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Standard King Room

1 × Queen bed27 ㎡up to 2

Room includes free Wi-Fi, a cable TV, a DVD player, a microwave, a fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities.

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Double Room

2 × Double bedup to 4

2 Double BedsSoundproofed room Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and heatingNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking, pet friendly

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RoomStandard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 × Twin bedup to 2

2 Twin BedsSoundproofed room Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and heatingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking, pet friendly

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Suite

3 × Queen Bedup to 6

3 Queen BedsSoundproofed room Layout - 2 bedrooms Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LCD television, premium channels, and DVD playerFood & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and heatingNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking, pet friendly

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Stanford Motor Inn

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 6

Queen Suite with Three Queen Beds

Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

Standard King Room

Double Room

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Suite

Facilities · 54

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