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Stanford Motor Inn

3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Stanford Motor Inn
Ranked #14 of 23 hotels in Palo Alto
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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed for three nights. Roomy and clean, very friendly and helpful staff. Little bit outdated decor and poor kitchenette standard that doesnt meet requirements. But basically it is a good place to stay at. Good location.

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Fallbrook, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

If I had arrived earlier, I would have left and found another place to stay. Pure filth. I usually stay at a local Marriott while doing business at Stanford, but they were booked solid. This motel should be condemmed. I am a world traveler and I haven't seen a place like this in many years. The carpet is so filthy... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

I thought the decorations were cute/quaint and the staff friendly and helpful, but the motel is pretty bare bones and run-down. The room I was in had a broken tile in the kitchen area and tears in the duvet covers and throw pillows on the beds. The towels are small and super thin. The provided breakfast is pastries kept in... More

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Paris
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

This hotel is located close to Downtown PA on El Camino. Basically it is a good price for service you get: Rooms are clean but really old fashion, there is no minibar, no breakfast. Still you have a fridge a coffee maker and a microwave. I would recommand this hotel for short stay (couple of nights) but it may be... More

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Stateline, Nevada, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

We went to see a very ill friend at the VA hospital in Palo Alto so the trip was not one we wanted to have to make. Our reservation was done from the hospital and we chose this hotel because of the price and TripAdvisor ratings. I say, THANK YOU to all of you who have taken the time to... More

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Mill Creek, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Upon driving into the charming upscale town of Palo Alto, the Motor Inn was easy to find. The location was convenient for what we came for - a tour of Stanford. The Motor Inn transported me back to the time when you pulled over for the night after a long day of driving. Very kitchy, from the plastic plants, water... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

The most run-down motel I've ever stayed at. The dingy green carpet has to be original from the 1970's and the bed covers are equally old. I can't understand the excellent ratings on tripadvisor. Really? All experiences surely are relative. At $140 for a double, it wasn't exactly cheap and it definitely should have been better.

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

I stayed here for one week while I underwent health procedures at a nearby facility. The owners were amazing! From the day I called to make my reservations a few weeks before my stay to the day I left, everything was great. They even offer a reduced rate (which you can ask for) if you let them know you are... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Basic aging motel in the less appealing part of Palo Alto, not really very close to Stanford and University Ave. etc. I guess the price is appropriate for the area but i would consider staying in a neighboring community like mountain view. Easy to travel a few miles on the main road. Staff are fine, more an issue with physical... More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Let's face it, this isn't the Beverly Hills Hilton. The decorations, wall paintings outside and some even in the room are high kitsch at best or really tacky depending on your mood. But the place is clean, the rooms are outfitted with TV, DVD, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron, hair drier, and free wifi. Be warned that the free "breakfast"... More

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Also Known As:
Stanford Motor Hotel Palo Alto
Stanford Motor Hotel
Stanford Hotel Palo Alto
Address: 3305 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Region: United States > California > Palo Alto
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
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Ranked #14 of 23 hotels in Palo Alto
Price range (per night): RM423 - 508
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