The Zen Hotel Palo Alto | Hotel in Palo Alto

| 9.0 (1289 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Palo Alto Hotel | The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Hotel in Palo Alto

Art Deco motel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free motel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and free newspapers are onsite.
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.


Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: anytime early check-in is available for a fee early check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged check-out before 11 am contactless check-out available express check-out available late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Payment Policy
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Cashless transactions are available 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 the name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation this property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Reviews

Allison
Nov 12, 2025 05:06:05 AM
Review Score:   6
Summary: Breakfast options were terrible. There’s no reason they couldn’t have offered some healthy or less processed food choices.
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