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About the Hotel

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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The 3-star Zen Hotel Palo Alto, an Art Deco motel in the business district, features Asian-inspired design focused on harmony and balance, with complimentary WiFi throughout and a 24-hour business center.

Modern Room Amenities

The 37 guestrooms at The Zen Hotel feature premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, and bathrobes. Each room includes a microwave, refrigerator, iPod docking station, and HDTV flat-screen.

Complimentary Breakfast Service

A complimentary full breakfast buffet is served daily from 6:30 AM.

Fitness and Recreation

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto maintains a state-of-the-art fitness center, garden with picnic area, and television in the common area. Nearby activities include hiking trails and the Stanford University campus.

Strategic Silicon Valley Location

Located within a 10-minute drive of Googleplex and Computer History Museum, the hotel is 15.5 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport and 2 miles from California Ave Caltrain. Tesla Motors and Twin Creeks Sports Complex are nearby for recreational activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Queen Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Deluxe Queen Room Two Queen Beds
3 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Heating
Bathtub
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Heating
Bathtub
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's buffet
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Nearby
Clemo Ave & Maybell Avenue
Briones Park
2000 ft
Restaurants
Happy Donuts
2500 ft
3916 El Camino Real
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
2600 ft
3890 El Camino Real
Getting around
City Centre
Palo Alto6 min  ·  2.3 mi
Airports
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)32 min  ·  13.2 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)58 min  ·  23.7 mi
Train
California Ave Caltrain30 min  ·  1.6 mi
Train2 min  ·  400 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A continental breakfast is served and charges are applicable. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
26

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