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Cardinal Hotel
2 stars

Cardinal Hotel

235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
+1 650 323 5101
From
C$ 215
Cheapest

rate per night

8.3
Great

based on 230 reviews

Cardinal Hotel
Thu 2/5
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Fri 3/5
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 215
Queen room
C$ 220
Deluxe room
C$ 358

About Cardinal Hotel

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

Palo Alto, California is a fun city to visit. Tourists find that it has a lot of history and culture. When they are looking for a historic, yet boutique hotel to stay in, they can stay at the Cardinal Hotel. This hotel was built in 1924 and is located near Stanford University. It has a 24-hour front desk, business center, and is located on a non-smoking property.

The rooms here include a flat-screen television with premium channels, media hub, WiFi, USB ports, work desk and chair, Tarocco Orange bath products, iron, hairdryer, housekeeping, and micro tec robes and slippers. Guests of the Cardinal Hotel can dine on-site at Osteria and Bistro Maxine.

This hotel is right in the middle of all the fun. Guests will find that it easy for them to get to many attractions in Palo Alto, including Stanford University. They can also check out the Apple Store, Whole Foods, Yogasource, Cal Train, Stanford Theatre, Hana Haus, Aquarius Theatre, Bing Concert Hall, Downtown Library, Shinola, and Patagonia. There is shopping nearby and quite a few restaurants.

When guests are booking their room here, they will need to find out if there are any Stanford events in the area. These events can cause the hotels in the area to fill up, and due to its popularity, the Cardinal Hotel fills up fast. The staff here can help with any booking questions that guests may have. The staff here is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and guests of the hotel will truly enjoy the service they give to them!

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Latest deals for Cardinal Hotel

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*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 Cardinal Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr front desk

General

  • Window
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Slippers
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Telephone
  • City view
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Laundry

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

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee machine

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Cardinal Hotel

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

8.3
Very goodBased on 230 verified guest reviews
8.3Couples
8.7Friends
8.2Solo
8.5Families

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10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Great ambiance, great staff, lovely history.
Cons:The hotel may not be for everyone -- if you like a modern experience ,not for you. Stay away, please, from my favorite hotel.
A
9.7 Wonderful
Pros:It's right in the center of everything I just walk to Stanford, restaurant's, etc.
Cons:You get some noice early morning trash collection and late at night people walk-in from bars, but they do offer ear plug
J
7.3 Good
Pros:Location was great in the center of downtown Palo Alto. Cool old elevator. Very affordable.
Cons:It was very loud at night from some of the nearby bars, though it seemed to quiet down after midnight. The shared bathrooms and showers were a bit of a hassle, but we never had to wait to use one.

Location

235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Theatre156 m
  • Museum of American Heritage323 m
  • HP Garage0.6 km
  • Nature Gallery0.6 km
  • Lathrop House0.7 km
  • Arboretum Grove0.7 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center0.9 km
  • Stanford Stadium1.1 km
  • Stanford Mausoleum1.2 km
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center1.2 km
  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo1.5 km
  • Cantor Arts Center1.5 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Cardinal Hotel

Low season

November

High season

April

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 315
Cheapest month to stay with an average 13% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 9% rise in price.
Average Sun. - Thu. price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Cardinal Hotel

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Top tips for your stay at Cardinal Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Cardinal Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and May.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Cardinal Hotel, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Cardinal Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 341, while the most expensive was C$ 341.
  • How long should you stay at Cardinal Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Cardinal Hotel

  • Where is Cardinal Hotel located?

    Cardinal Hotel is located at 235 Hamilton Avenue, 1.6 km from the centre of Palo Alto. Stanford Theatre is the closest landmark to Cardinal Hotel.

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

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Cardinal Hotel.

  • Does Cardinal Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Cardinal Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Cardinal Hotel from the airport?

    Cardinal Hotel is 22.7 km from San Jose. Cardinal Hotel is 27.3 km from San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Cardinal Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Cardinal 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 Cardinal 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 Cardinal Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.8

Distance to downtown

1.6 km

Nearest Airport

San Jose

Distance to airport

22.5 km