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The Zen Hotel
2 stars

The Zen Hotel

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States
+1 650 493 4492
From
C$ 133
Cheapest

rate per night

8.5
Great

based on 816 reviews

The Zen Hotel
Sat 11/5
-
Sun 12/5
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
C$ 133
Standard Room
C$ 138
King room
C$ 147

About The Zen Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi, Breakfast, and Parking for free

Traveling can be stressful and when tourists come to the Palo Alto area, they are just looking for a little Zen for themselves. This is why the Zen Hotel is a great place for travelers. The name says it all! This hotel is peaceful and eco-friendly. In the Palo Alto area, it has become one of the most popular stays for travelers. It has 37 rooms, a free hot breakfast, fitness center, complementary welcome snacks, business center, free parking, laundry, and is located near Stanford University.

The rooms here are extremely comfortable and guests of the Zen Hotel will truly feel like they have found the most relaxing place in the world. The rooms feature climate control, flat screen television, mini fridge, Starbucks coffee, bottled water, work desk, plush mattress, and microwave. The mood here is calm and the rooms will help the guests of the hotel to enjoy their stay and get the stresses of life off of their minds.

With Stanford University being right around the corner, guests will find so many attractions, eateries, and shopping areas nearby. It is easy to find something to do here, but it is also very easy to just relax while guests are here. Guests who want to venture out can check out Broines Park, Monroe Mini-Park, Immersion Spa, CineArts at Palo Alto Square, and Sarah Wallis Park.

Guests of the Zen Hotel will find their inner peace after spending just a few days here. Booking is simple, but because this is such a small hotel, rooms may sell out so it is imperative to book early.

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Latest deals for The Zen Hotel

Sat 11/5
Sun 12/5
Deluxe room
1 queen bed
bed type unknown
2 double beds
Double room
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
Queen room
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
bed type unknown
King room
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Standard Room
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
bed type unknown

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Zen Hotel

  • Fitness centre
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Disabled Access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Shower chair
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Adapted bath
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware
  • Stovetop
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Pants press

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Game room
  • Golf

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Complimentary breakfast

Outdoor

  • Grill
  • Garden

Dining

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Dining table

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Zen Hotel

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

8.5
Very goodBased on 816 verified guest reviews
8.7Families
8.4Solo
8.4Couples
8.6Friends

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2.0 Poor
They did not give me a room and sent me to a different hotel. I didn’t feel like I was being treated like a paying customer and it felt more like I should had been the one charging for my presence and not the other way around.
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10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Clean, good breakfast, very helpful staff
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10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Nice room at an excellent rate Paid more for other places in the vicinity that were not nearly as nice as the Zen

Location

4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

What's nearby

  • San Antonio Shopping Center1.6 km
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center3.7 km
  • Palo Alto Art Center3.8 km
  • Rinconada Park3.8 km
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo3.9 km
  • Baylands Nature Preserve4 km
  • Stanford Stadium4.1 km
  • Hoover Tower4.1 km
  • HP Garage4.4 km
  • Stanford University4.4 km
  • Nature Gallery4.4 km
  • Arboretum Grove4.6 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Zen Hotel

Low season

March

High season

March

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 166
Cheapest month to stay with an average 0% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 0% rise in price.
Average Fri. & Sat. price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at The Zen Hotel

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FAQs when booking at The Zen Hotel

  • Where is The Zen Hotel located?

    The Zen Hotel is located at 4164 El Camino Real, 3.7 km from the centre of Palo Alto. San Antonio Shopping Center is the closest landmark to The Zen Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Zen Hotel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Zen Hotel.

  • Does The Zen Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Zen Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Zen Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, The Zen Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is The Zen Hotel from the airport?

    The Zen Hotel is 17.8 km from San Jose. The Zen Hotel is 32.8 km from San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Zen Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Zen Hotel in Palo Alto and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Zen Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Zen Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.7

Distance to downtown

3.7 km

Nearest Airport

San Jose

Distance to airport

18.2 km