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Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto

2.0 of 5
3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Formerly Howard Johnson Express Inn - Palo Alto)
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Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto
Ranked #20 of 23 hotels in Palo Alto
3.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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Geneva, Switzerland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

This hotel came at an attractive price during the Christmas break when the business travelers were away. I had two problems which flagged to me that the owner doesn't seem interested in or acquainted with good ways to keep customers satisfied. I'd used the wireless internet with no problem. Then the motel changed the password, and suddenly I couldn't connect... More

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Poncha Springs, CO
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

I had reviewed this Quality Inn on Trip Advisor a year or so ago and rated it fairly high. At the time, I was impressed with the overall condition and service of the hotel. Unfortunately, since then both have slipped. My room felt grungy, with worn furniture, bed spread, etc. It had an unpleasant odor and during the night the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

I had a large, quiet room with good beds, TV, Wi -FI, etc. Room was clean with no smells, breakfast typical of chain motels, and it is close driving distance to the university. I would not hesitate to stay here again. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

Adequate for most short stays. The shower was a major problem, seemed like with the underwhelming volume of water enough time was required with the shower running to equal a normal short shower with a normal water pressure . . . The breakfast was adequate too if one appeared before parts were used up; there was no replenishing of any... More

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Southern CA
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011

We stayed at this Inn while we were visiting family in Palo Alto. The rooms were ok, but ours had a terrible smell and we ended up requesting to be moved. The breakfast was average and the blueberry waffles were terrible. Overall, I would only stay here as a last resort. We are trying another hotel for our next trip... More

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Eugene, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011

I highly recommend this hotel. We stayed here during my son's visit to Stanford Hospital. The price was very reasonable, our room was huge, the breakfast was good, the beds comfortable. Best of all, unlike most Palo Alto hotels, it was set back from busy El Camino, so the room was quiet. I could take walks in the lovely neighborhood... More

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Dearborn, Michigan
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011

Booked a room for one night a couple weeks in advance. Had to cancel at 10:00am the morning we were supposed to stay there due to personal reasons. Hotel Manager was extremely inflexible and charged us for the night ($100) because we didn't call the previous day. They still had 5 rooms available when we called. He refused to cancel... More

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Macedonia, OH
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2011

The rooms are rather small, but the fridge and microwave is convenient. Found a few hairs on the bedspread and in the bathroom, but otherwise the place was clean. The rate seems overpriced, but for the area it's the best deal I could find! It was sufficient for our visit to standford, close to the 22 bus stop to get... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2010

This hotel is overpriced for what it offers. The rooms are old and nothing works. The bed was horrible and walls are paper thin. Our TV did not work and the shower head was busted. When we told the front desk they sent someone to verify our concerns. I was told I should have looked at the wiring on the... More

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Los Ang
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2010

My room was on the bottom floor and I couldn't sleep all night. You hear every footstep of the people above you. You hear them take a shower, flush the toilet, use the sink, and blow dry their hair. I was next to the outside stairs and I heard every step taken up and down the stairs. Staff was helpful... More

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Address: 3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Formerly Howard Johnson Express Inn - Palo Alto)
Price range (per night):* RM320 - 421

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