The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property

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Fountain
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Pet-friendly
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Stanford University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stanford Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(89 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Stanford University
A fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and dry cleaning.
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto offers 54 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Nest Hotel Palo Alto's great location. During your stay, you'll be close to Stanford University. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Stanford University and 6 minutes from Stanford Shopping Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A fitness centre, a terrace, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Nest Hotel Palo Alto. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on selected days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ching

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet place in Palo Alto
Quiet area with walkable restaurants. No restaurant in hotel. Nice staff. Updated rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful peoperty and staff! Close to Stanford and across the street from Happy donuts. Room has nice amenities. Patio and fireplace a beautiful place to decompress
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reenal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bin

Nice to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
A nicely renovated spot and friendly staff. That said, I slept like crud. You can hear everything happening in the parking lot through the air conditioners.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sikder, Manhattan Beach

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every items in the house and each room are brand new. Moreover, having an attached bathroom made my stay so convenient as I was here for business meetings. I will look for this place again when I come back to Palo Alto.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
pretty nice place to stay for business
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was terrible. If they can not provide a decent one, they should stop market themselves as free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amira

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did like that room doors were external. Facilities were clean and nice. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024