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Welcome to The Cottages Hotel Welcome to The Cottages, a serene yet lively boutique lodging experience in the heart of Menlo Park. Bordered by a magnificent redwood grove, this quaint paradise is just steps away from the lively energy of local shops and restaurants, providing both an avenue to lively experiences and a nourishing retreat amongst serene landscape centuries in the making. Guests have the opportunity to indulge in a one-of-a-kind retreat stationed under a 300- year-old California Oak, which provides shade during the day, a softly lit ambiance in the evenings, and a guest experience that can only be described as “must be experienced”. This property features 28 bright, airy, and exquisitely designed guestrooms in perfect tune with the breathtaking landscape that surrounds them. Amenities include a warm and welcoming lobby, outdoor firepits, a seasonally heated pool, and service to match the rejuvenating essence that the design and local flora provide.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
or
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 single bed
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Menlo Park

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • A
    Aleksander
    Poland Poland
    Cosy, clean and quiet place with excelent breakfasts, helpful staff, big pool, gym and laundry, coffee and tea 24/7,
  • Tara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional and friendly staff, truly went 'extra mile'. Jack (days) gave us really helpful local knowledge. Due to jet lag, I was up through night 🌙 Jimmy was really kind and helpful when I needed something printed. Lilly was amazing at...
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    Very comfortable and well appointed rooms, attention to detail and nice finishing. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice pool and a tasty breakfast. This will be my place to stay while in Palo Alto.
  • Minal
    Kenya Kenya
    We felt home away from home, tea and coffee were available all the time, laundry was free and breakfast was wonderful. The whole property very clean and staff very friendly
  • Suriya
    United States United States
    Lovely hotel. Nice pool. Good breakfast. Good wifi. Cute rooms.
  • George
    United States United States
    included breakfast was great- Good variety, but very straight forward buffet style. Rooms were updated, clean, and modern. Assortment of bath/body products and other grooming ammenities were top-notch. Garment steamer in the room was a great...
  • Patrick
    Canada Canada
    A fabulous hotel near Menlo Park. An unassuming entrance off El Camino leads into an oasis of comfort and top-notch service. The rooms have been beautifully updated - ours had a lovely private, outdoor patio. The pool, gym and grounds are...
  • Inge
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It is a wonderful hotel, very well designed (really thought-through how to furnish the room) and the room is spacious. The owners / personnel are very kind and their hospitality is great. We had an excellent time.
  • Alexandru
    United States United States
    Newly redone, it seems architecturally designed, tastefully decorated, and with nice materials and finishing touches. Good quality bedding and towels (not branded, but on par with Marriott), large TV, excellent water pressure, fast and stable...
  • Amy
    United States United States
    The cottages really exceeded my expectations and is a real gem in the Palo Alto area - really had everything I needed and the staff was amazing. Breakfast was amazing- I would highly recommend this boutique hotel-

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Cottages Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • Adult only
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Filipino

House rules
The Cottages Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. That's about £160. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Cottages Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Cottages Hotel

  • The Cottages Hotel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Menlo Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Cottages Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • Buffet
  • The Cottages Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool
  • Check-in at The Cottages Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Cottages Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Cottages Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.