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.
2 stars
The Zen Hotel
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Overview
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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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
8.6
Very good
826 verified ratings
Wonderful
507
Very good
167
Good
76
Okay
26
Fair
25
Mediocre
12
Poor
13
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the cleanliness and quality of the breakfast, highlighting the friendly service and convenient location. However, several reviews mentioned noise issues from AC units and parking challenges, affecting their overall experience.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Location
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
What's nearby
- San Antonio Shopping Center1.6 km
- Hewlett-Packard Company1.8 km
- PARC2.3 km
- Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center3.7 km
- Green Gables3.8 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
- Shoreline Park4.1 km
- HP Garage4.4 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | 8.7 |
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Distance to downtown | 3.7 km |
Nearest Airport | San Jose |
Distance to airport | 18.2 km |