Decorated in Asian decor, The Zen Hotel is hotel located in Palo Alto, California. This eco-friendly hotel provides free WiFi and a gym, while rooms include iPod docking stations. Each room at The Zen Hotel is furnished with coffee facilities, a microwave and a refrigerator. Guest rooms include flat-screen cable TVs. Stanford University is 3.7 miles from The Hotel Zen. The hotel is nestled in the Southern San Francisco Bay area and is 10.6 miles drive from Levi's Stadium.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Magnuson Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 large double beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 large double beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Palo Alto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    Lots of space in the room, providing a 2 bedroom family suite option, breakfast included
  • Jennifer
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved this place. Amazing location, great breakfast, lovely employees quiet and great gym This was by far the best option
  • Victoriano
    Spain Spain
    Comfortable bed in a good sized room. Nice work desk. The shower was the only one in the several hotels I've used in California with a "hand held shower" with three modes, although with the typical US "just temprature all or nothing" faucet. Lot's...
  • Martine
    Belgium Belgium
    Looks basic from the outside but rooms are spacious and well maintained, bed comfortable
  • Yuki
    United States United States
    The location was perfect. Super Clean. Good service.
  • Katerina
    Greece Greece
    Spacious room, good location, with all the needed amenities and nice staff.
  • Serendipity8
    Australia Australia
    Location is central to palo alto and mountain view, economical by far, compared to other similar motels in the area. The room was clean and cosy, although facing the main car park, it was not too noisy.
  • Reza
    United States United States
    I stayed in a two queen bed room for two nights. Great location, very clean big room with coffee and refrigerator, private balcony, clean yard, very nice and accommodating staff, free and safe parking, close to many restaurants, good breakfast,...
  • Przemysław
    Poland Poland
    This place offered great value for the price! The location was good, there were restaurants within walking distance, which was convenient. The room itself was quite spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was good. There was also ample free parking...
  • Taras
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Enjoyed my stay and the friendly service, thank you

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

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

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

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

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto 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
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverCash is not accepted

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

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

  • Room options at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Suite
  • The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is 3 miles from the centre of Palo Alto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, The Zen Hotel Palo Alto is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Fitness