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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

★★★Palo AltoGarden view
8.8/ 10Very good

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Rooms & Views

Suite, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2 Queen Beds)
2x Queen 64 Up to 6

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed 693 sq feet Layout - Dining area and sitting area Internet - Free WiFi E…

Deluxe Queen Suite
1x Sofa Bed 64 Up to 6
Garden view

This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Guests ca…

Two-Bedroom Suite
1x Queen 63 Up to 6
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This spacious suite features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. In the w…

Suite, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Queen Beds)
3x Queen 63 Up to 6

3 Queen Beds 680 sq feet Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area Internet - Free WiFi Entertainme…

King Suite
1x Sofa Bed 49 Up to 4
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This suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The well…

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
1x King 49 Up to 4

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed 532 sq feet Layout - Dining area and sitting area Internet - Free WiFi Ent…

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
2x Queen 28 Up to 4

This air-conditioned room includes a cable TV, a work desk, a microwave and a fridge.

Queen Room - Disability Access
1x Queen 28 Up to 2
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Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer…

Deluxe King Room
1x Super King 27 Up to 2
Garden view

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and slipp…

Deluxe Double Room
2x Double 27 Up to 4
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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and slipp…

King Room - Disability Access
1x Super King 26 Up to 2
Garden view

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slip…

Deluxe Queen Room
1x Queen 22 Up to 2

This air-conditioned room includes a cable TV, a work desk, a microwave and a fridge.

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Restaurants nearby

  • Protégé★ Michelin Chef Anthony Secviar and Master Sommelier Dennis Kelly are both alums of The French Laundry, but although the service is adroit (and the wine list excellent), this sleek modern space is far from stuffy. Likewise, expect thoughtful, well-balanced cuisine that shows refinement without being precious. The dining room's multicourse tasting menu includes the likes of Pacific sablefish with sweet onion dashi, 9-layer morel mushroom lasagna with Madeira sauce, and Flannery Beef with green garlic gnocchi. An à la carte menu is on offer in the lounge—think brick chicken with piperade, capers, and chori2.4km
  • EylanBib Chef Srijith Gopinathan has struck gold once again with this swanky Menlo Park sensation, drawing in crowds with his inventive blend of regional Indian cuisine with a fresh Californian twist. To illustrate this singular approach, take a flaky, paratha-like flatbread filled with Dungeness crab and paired with a rich, complex sauce featuring fennel, poppy seeds, and mint. Wood-fired grills add an additional layer of interest, providing a robust char to the likes of lemon-grass scented gulf shrimp, chili-glazed celeriac and pineapple kebabs, and whole sea bream, as well as lending a subtle smoke 6.4km
  • Selby's★ Michelin This destination-worthy restaurant drips with old-school Hollywood charm, matched by the seemingly effortless poise of the sharply dressed service team. The kitchen team excels at modern takes on classic American cuisine, which get an extra boost from SMIP Ranch—their private farm. Your dinner may begin with a fresh-baked Gruyère popover before moving on to an elegant take on vichyssoise. Steaks are cooked to perfection, while butter-poached Maine lobster with golden potato gnocchi and black trumpet mushrooms is a worthy order. The refined take on nostalgic favorites continues through dessert.9.8km
  • Aurum Enter this gem only to be enveloped in an orbit of colors and textures. From the bright walls and eclectic glass details, to fresh flowers and leather seats, this sleek Indian spot welcomes all. Thanks to the collab between Chef Manish Tyagi and owner Anupam Bhatia, the menu offers a blend of tradition and creativity. Every dish is elegantly composed, and flavors are wide-ranging and exciting. Carnivores, pescatarians and vegetarians alike will find cause to rejoice, whether it's the slow-cooked dum ki boti lamb curry, tandoori salmon with pickled vegetables or a unique layered "lasagna" of sp3.6km
  • Zola A Palo Alto mainstay, Zola charms its way into diners’ hearts via an upscale French bistro menu with Californian flair. Whether you’re using grilled levain to soak up the vermouth cream sauce from a bowl of PEI mussels dotted with pancetta and Fresno chili, breaking the yolk of a soft-cooked egg in a plate of pillowy Parisian gnocchi with wild mushrooms and Brussels sprouts, or indulging in filet mignon with luscious pommes purées and sauce Périgueux, the cuisine offers no shortage of pleasure. Whether seated in the more relaxed, intimate restaurant space, or the bustling adjacent bar, the coc4.9km
  • Ettan Chef Srijith Gopinathan brings his impressive pedigree and unique brand of upscale Indian cooking to the south (Palo Alto). With local products at the heart of this carte, Ettan is a sure-fire hit. It's an airy, bi-level setting, with a ring of mezzanine seats on the upper deck. Wood-plank floors, indigo-dyed fabric, floral wallpaper, and a beaded chandelier decorate the skylit room.Kulchas are a menu highpoint, deliciously stuffed with the likes of peak-season peas and ricotta and served with a bright green kale chutney. Deep-fried cauliflower florets flecked with cracked black pepper and arr4.9km
  • Ethel's Fancy Honoring the shared name of his mother and grandmother, Chef/owner Scott Nishiyama has taken off his fine-dining toque to don more casual garb at this Palo Alto charmer, and thankfully he hasn't missed a stitch. Appropriately, the space has a rustic-meets-elegant vibe, mirrored in eclectic, down-to-earth Californian cuisine that showcases peak-season ingredients prepared with care and refinement. A small menu, geared towards sharing, exemplifies this creative ethos with dishes like a beautifully fried "katsu-style" cutlet of swordfish matched with spiced kumquats and tangy Dijonnaise. Intrigui5.0km
  • Evvia Inviting with its rustic wood beams, hanging copper pots and roaring wood-burning fireplace, this central Palo Alto spot is a draw for Maserati-driving tech billionaires by day and couples in the evening. Dress to impress here, where the scene dictates high prices (though lunch features lighter dishes and more palatable pricing).Much of the menu emerges from the wood-fired grill, including smoky, tender artichoke and eggplant skewers drizzled in olive oil and paired with garlicky Greek yogurt. The rustic, impossibly moist lamb souvlaki is nicely contrasted by a refreshing tomato, cucumber and 5.0km
  • Vina Enoteca Rocco Scordella, a native of Italy, delights diners with a delicious taste of his homeland at Vino Enoteca in Palo Alto. Look around you'll see plates of pasta atop everyone’s table for good reason. If offered, be sure to try the toothsome spinach tagliatelle in a meaty ragù that's composed with local pork and naturally raised beef. This kitchen clearly prioritizes sourcing, as a majority of the greens and vegetables are grown at Stanford Education Farm, and all of the pastas, pizzas and bread are crafted in-house. The industrial-chic décor features high ceilings, arches and soft leather chair5.1km
  • Yeobo, Darling Celebrated culinary couple Meichih and Michael Kim make their return with this Menlo Park enclave, boasting a unique blend of Korean and Taiwanese flavors. Offered as a splurge-worthy à la carte, the menu is divided between canapés, appetizers and mains, with the latter two offering small portions intended for sharing. You might start with a bite-sized potato “jeon,” fried until crisp, with an oozing center, topped with Santa Barbara uni and prosciutto. Lasagna layered with “lu rou,” a savory dish of soy-braised pork, combines comfort and creativity, and a dish of wagyu kalbi (served with hous6.9km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.

Attractions nearby

  • Computer History Museum museum in Mountain View, California4.3km
  • Stanford Stadium American college football stadium in Stanford, California, USA4.1km
  • Alta Mesa Memorial Park non-denominational burial ground in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California1.5km
  • Stanford Memorial Church architectural structure4.4km
  • El Palo Alto historic coast redwood in Palo Alto, California5.6km
  • Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve nature preserve in San Fransisco5.6km
  • Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University art museum in Stanford, California4.7km
  • Stanford Mausoleum burial place in Palo Alto, California4.8km

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