Cardinal Hotel

Top rated by guests

Property building, Facade/entrance, City view

Coffee/tea facilities, Lobby or reception, Seating area

8.3Excellent

(269 Ratings)

"Beautiful historic building. Windows opened up directly over the plaza. Gorgeous!"

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8.3 / 10

Excellent(269 Ratings)

Hotel in Menlo Park, CA

3-Star Hotel

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About this hotel

Built in 1924, this historic Palo Alto hotel is just 1 mi from Stanford University. Guests can enjoy dining at Bistro Maxine, located next door.

Amenities

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

WiFi/Internet

Laundry services

Accessible Parking

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Safe

Accessible by lift

Key card access

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Menlo Park, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8.3 / 10

Excellent(269 Ratings)

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7 / 10Good·Aug 2026

Great location in Palo Alto near caltrain station and many shops and restaurants. Very lively neighborhood.

The hotel was pretty dated. Room size was adequate but we failed to notice that there was no airconditioning. There was a ceiling fan but during a hot spell we needed to keep the windows open to cool the room which resulted in noisy nights.

9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026

I stayed at this hotel previously and I decided to return due to its great location in Downtown Palo Alto which is very close to a lot of restaurants and shops. I love enjoyed the antique items spread throughout the lobby.

There is not a lot that can be done about this probably, but if you get one of the first floor rooms that are facing the street it can be quite loud very early in the mornings due to deliveries and street sweeping. This time I was lucky to get a higher floor and didn't have to deal with this.

9 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026

Great location! Walking distance from many restaurants.

6 / 10Average·Aug 2026

Great location in central Palo Alto

Property is old and dated. Worn furnishings, lack of a proper ensuite (basin is in main room), bathroom door that was hard to shut, lack of double glazing which let street noise in at night, and a bed mattress which rolled to the outside make this property expensive for what it is

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cardinal Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Cardinal Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cardinal Hotel?

We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and heating.

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