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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Stanford University

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Fountain
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Pet-friendly
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Stanford University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stanford Maples Pavillion
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Palo Alto

Ventura stay.Your stay at this Ventura hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center. Googleplex and Shoreline Amphitheatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 4 min drive
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 9 min drive
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fambrini's Terrace Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5-star hotel near Stanford University
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A fitness center, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Nest Hotel Palo Alto. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto offers 54 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 bar
  • Free reception (select days)
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROGER, oxnard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extensively remodeled well designed hotel in a nice area. Walk to restaurants and shopping. Rooms look like Hyatt Regency style with outside fireplace and waterfall. My go-to hotel, come often.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yajie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised that this hotel in the middle of Palo Alto was here! It’s convenient, safe and economical. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Ali, Woodland Hills

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area free electric charging
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel the only thing that we had an issue with was the bed was extremely hard, otherwise great place, food and wine was great, front desk was really helpful and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheuk Hei

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely outdoor area with a firepit, nice coffee and breakfast. Rooms are very basic, easy with a dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ching

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet place in Palo Alto
Quiet area with walkable restaurants. No restaurant in hotel. Nice staff. Updated rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful peoperty and staff! Close to Stanford and across the street from Happy donuts. Room has nice amenities. Patio and fireplace a beautiful place to decompress
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reenal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bin

Nice to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
A nicely renovated spot and friendly staff. That said, I slept like crud. You can hear everything happening in the parking lot through the air conditioners.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sikder, Manhattan Beach

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every items in the house and each room are brand new. Moreover, having an attached bathroom made my stay so convenient as I was here for business meetings. I will look for this place again when I come back to Palo Alto.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024