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University South · Palo Alto · United States

Cardinal Hotel

Last price we saw: US$605, on 29 Sep

235 Hamilton AveView on map
Excellent
457 reviews
8.4
1 / 29
Accessible parkingParkingRestaurantGolf courseElectric vehicle charging station
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About this hotel

Cardinal Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Palo Alto, United States.

Historic Charm Built in 1924, the Cardinal Hotel in Palo Alto offers a historic charm just 1.6 km from Stanford University. Each room features bright decor, a flat-screen TV, and dark wood furniture for a cozy stay. Delicious Dining Adjacent to the hotel, Bistro Maxine offers a delectable dining experience with traditional and continental breakfasts, along with lunch, dinner, and dessert crepes. Convenient Amenities Guests can enjoy complimentary weekday newspapers, hot beverages in the lobby, and access to a business centre. The hotel's proximity to Palo Alto Caltrain Station and San Francisco International Airport adds to the convenience. Experience the historic elegance, delicious dining, and convenient amenities at Cardinal Hotel. Book your stay now!

Guest reviews

8.4
Excellent
457 reviews

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Joshua🇬🇧
30 Aug 2026
8.0

Pros: Was clean, bright, tasteful inside. Location to Stanford is great. Cons: Lack of air conditioning was a problem in the heatwave. With windows necessarily open, nightlife on Ramona St didn’t help sleep.

Maree🇳🇿
24 Aug 2026
6.0

Great location, but a tired property thst needs an upgrade

Pros: Great location in central Palo Alto Cons: Property is old and dated. Worn furnishings, lack of a proper ensuite (basin is in main room), bathroom door that was hard to shut, lack of double glazing which let street noise in at night, and a bed mattress which rolled to the outside make this property expensive for what it is

Vicki🇺🇸
22 Aug 2026
9.0

Pros: The location was great. I like the option of staying in a room with a shared bathroom. This made the overall cost less expensive. The bathrooms were impeccably clean and welll cared for; I hardly knew anyone else was even on the floor. Cons: If you have a room facing the street it's a little bit busy but once the windows were closed we couldn't really hear anything

Sarah🇺🇸
17 Aug 2026
9.0

This hotel was very clean and the staff was accommodating.

Elektra🇺🇸
14 Aug 2026
10.0

Beautiful and charming hotel. The location was excellent and the room very clean and comfortable.

Typical weather

November here averages 12°C, with around 53 mm of rain across the month.

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