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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
Mediterranean Palo Alto hotel in University South with 2 restaurants

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Terrace/patio
Room
Breakfast area
Lobby
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
488 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Stanford University Arboretum
    13 min walk
  • Sushirrito
    1 min walk
  • Palo Alto Station
    10 min walk
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    13 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Mobility & Hearing, Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Palo Alto

University South stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this University South hotel, you'll find Stanford University Arboretum and Stanford Shopping Center. Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 13 min walk
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 10 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HanaHaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Theatre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Venetia - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4-star Mediterranean hotel near Stanford University
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto also features concierge services and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto was completed in January 2023.

This 4-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 10-25 for adults and USD 10-25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.63 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel
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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 153 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice hotel but some hidden costs. Got charged about 90 dollars of some sort of city costs on our check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome eclectic and historic hotel. Much better than the bland, corporate stuff. Clean, comfortable and great staff. Awesome art everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so friendly, accommodating for my request for a later check out time. Thoughtfully decorated and appreciate all the cute details. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Pasadena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and lovely restored historic building with unique charm. Friendly service and well maintained and operated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really special property - so very well apointed ! The staff is incredible and goes well beyond - from the hosts at the checkin desk, to the bartender at the rooftop bar, to the gentleman that served me coffee and breakfast to go in the hotel dining on the ground floor.. it all made for a memorable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, amazing staff and service!!! Thank u!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anne, Redondo Beach

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful quick stay for a work trip. Clean rooms. Lovely staff. Big downside is no workout facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnita, Issaquah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie, Dallas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great! Great location, super clean, comfortable beds and sheets, and super fun interior decor!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024