Cardinal Hotel, Palo Alto ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

Cardinal Hotel, a 3-star vintage boutique hotel rated 8.1/10 on Booking.com, features elegant accommodations and a vintage ambiance. Committed to high standards of guest service, the hotel is frequented by visitors to Stanford University and business travelers.

Rooms & Amenities

Cardinal Hotel's guest rooms include features such as Direct TV with premium channels, bedside USB ports, high-speed wireless Internet access, and well-lit work desks. The classic guest room with two extra long double beds accommodates families well.

Dining Options

Dining options include Bistro Maxine, serving breakfast every day, and the Tuscan cuisine restaurant, Osteria, popular since 1986. Guests can also enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and cocoa in the lobby.

Leisure & Local Area

With access to the Marguerite Shuttle, guests can reach Stanford University, SLAC, and surrounding areas conveniently. Nearby attractions include the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, Pace Art and Technology, and an array of local coffee shops like Philz and Coupa Cafe.

Services & Nearby Activities

Cardinal Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with concierge services and daily maid service. Guests can explore a variety of dining and shopping options within walking distance, as well as fitness facilities like YogaSource serving over 65 classes a week.

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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

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

City view

Heating

Bathtub

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Standard King Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

Shower

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Standard Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Palo Alto 1.7 km

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 26.4 km

San Francisco International (SFO) 33.1 km

Train

California Ave Caltrain 2.4 km

Train100 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 15 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Services

Housekeeping
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant

Children

Cots

Room features

Heating
Dressing area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

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235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

1.3 km

University

Stanford University

2.2 km

Museum

Cantor Arts Center

2.0 km

Museum

Hewlett Packard Garage

780 m

Landmark

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

890 m

Landmark

Museum of American Heritage

700 m

Landmark

Professorville

780 m

Mall

Town & Country Village

680 m

Landmark

Rodin Sculpture Garden

2.0 km

Landmark

Pace Art and Technology

1.3 km

Landmark

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

1.4 km

Church

Memorial Church

2.1 km

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1.9 km

Museum

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

1.5 km

Landmark

Junior Museum & Zoo

1.5 km

Tower

Hoover Tower

2.0 km

Gallery

Allied Arts Guild

1.6 km

Landmark

El Palo Alto Park

830 m

Gallery

Palo Alto Art Center

2.3 km

Park

Burgess Park

2.4 km

Landmark

Nealon Park

2.2 km

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

1.9 km

Park

Rinconada Park

1.7 km

Landmark

Fremont Park

1.3 km

Landmark

Frost Amphitheater

1.6 km

Landmark

Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden

2.4 km

Garden

Stanford Arizona Garden

1.9 km

Nearby

south side of the mausoleum off of Quarry Road between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road

Arizona Garden

50 m

601-699 Gilman St

Farmers' markets

290 m

Store

Whole Foods Market

330 m

Restaurants

Pizza My Heart

220 m

220 University Ave

Curry Up Now

140 m

321 Hamilton Ave

New York New York

140 m

125 University Ave Ste 190

Subway

230 m

205 University Avenue

Gelato Classico

380 m

435 Emerson St

The Prolific Oven Bakery & Cafe

280 m

550 Waverley St

Sushirrito

530 m

448 University Ave

Peet's Coffee & Tea

480 m

436 University Ave

Gyros Gyros

580 m

498 University Ave

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