Located near Stanford University, Comfort Inn Palo Alto offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a convenient business center. Connect to in-room WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, and appreciate the multilingual staff's helpfulness that previous guests have raved about.
Stanford University Medical Center - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 24 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 29 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 38 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 62 min drive
San Antonio Station - 10 min drive
Palo Alto Station - 10 min drive
California Ave Station - 28 min walk
Restaurants
Starbucks - 5 min walk
State of Mind Slice House - 4 min walk
Hong Kong Restaurant - 6 min walk
Hobee's - 13 min walk
So Gong Dong Tofu House - 6 min walk
About this property
Comfort Inn Palo Alto
When you stay at Comfort Inn Palo Alto, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short drive of San Francisco Bay and Shoreline Amphitheatre. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
70 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Working away
Business center
Computer station
Conference space (300 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Television in common areas
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Also known as
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford
Comfort Inn Stanford University
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel
Comfort Inn Stanford University Motel Palo Alto
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University Motel
Frequently asked questions
Does Comfort Inn Palo Alto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Comfort Inn Palo Alto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Comfort Inn Palo Alto?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino M8trix (17-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Comfort Inn Palo Alto like?
Comfort Inn Palo Alto puts you in Ventura, in the heart of Palo Alto. Popular attractions include Stanford University, which is 5 minutes away by car.
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Reviews
Comfort Inn Palo Alto Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.4
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.4
Eco-friendliness
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Mike on a trip
This was a great place to stay. People were friendly and the rooms were clean. They had a nice breakfast everyday.
Mike
Mike, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
Very nice 😊
Very nice 👍
DeeAnn
DeeAnn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
I enjoyed my stay. I was well-rested and ready for morning breakfast in a friendly atmosphere!
Annette
Annette, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2025
Clean. Newly remodeled. Good price.
Yamile
Yamile, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2025
Good value
Good location, clean, older property. Very good included breakfast. Moderately priced.
Victoria L
Victoria L, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Great stay clean place and recently updated rooms.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2025
Small but reasonably clean, conveniently located, and well priced.
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Our stay was convenient and served its purpose. Breakfast was a nice surprise.
Candice
Candice, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Location
ERIC
ERIC, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 25, 2025
Close to Stanford but needs fine tuning.
Toilet lever kept getting stuck. I am celiac and only gluten free option was banana for full breakfast. And the lovely jack hammer at 7:00 am for alarm clock. Oh can’t forget the rock hard bed. But it was clean.
JACKIE
JACKIE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2025
Room was clean, breakfast needs an upgrade for the price 8/10
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2025
Close to Stanford University.
Hector
Hector, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
I would stay here again
Easy to find, plenty of parking, and clean rooms.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
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The property has been renovated and looks amazing! Breakfast was great!! Fresh water 24 hrs a day. Easy check in and check out! Highly recommend for busibess or pleasure!!
TRACI
TRACI, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
Really enjoyed my stay at Comfort Inn Palo Alto! It was kept very clean and we had a very comfortable stay. The hotel is also located near some dining options that are easily walkable.
Anima
Anima, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Great place for a few days.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2025
The Absolute Bare Minimum
When I checked in, the clerk barely looked at me as he was involved in a personal phone conversation. He just asked for my ID and credit card and handed me my room key. When I returned to the motel in the evening there weren’t any parking spaces left, so I had to take a handicap space. Lastly, no lamps in the room. Only harsh overhead lighting.
Carole
Carole, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
There was a lot of construction going on other than that room was nice beds were comfortable and so were pillows
Ruben
Ruben, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 22, 2025
Very old hotel, the room condition was very poor.
Bin
Bin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
Nice, convenient location
Mustafa
Mustafa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Nice rooms very cozy and affordable.
This property is very nice for the money . I definitely recommend staying here . It’s quiet , safe , clean and the rooms have been renovated and it’s very cozy . The price sometimes goes up but , just keep an eye ams it drops which then makes it very worth it .
Bia
Bia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2025
Clean
J
J, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Nice location
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 6, 2025
Thankfully it was a really short stay. But got bites all over they have bed bugs it could have been so much worse thankfully i had a small blanket and sleept over it since i didnt feel comfortable using anything in the room