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Palo Alto · United States

Cardinal Hotel

From US$216.45 a night — recent price

235 Hamilton AveView on map
Excellent
457 reviews
8.4
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Accessible parkingWiFi availableFree WiFiParkingNon-smoking rooms24-hour front deskRestaurantHeatingLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxGolf courseDry cleaningNon-smoking throughoutDaily housekeepingParking garageAllergy-free roomElectric vehicle charging stationCoffee Shop on siteStaff adhere to local safety protocolsLaundry washed per local authority guidelinesGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsCCTV outside propertyCCTV in common areasKey card access
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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
5 reviews

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Joshua🇬🇧
30 Aug 2026
8.0

Pros: Was clean, bright, tasteful inside

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

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.

This hotel was very clean and the staff was accommodating.

Elektra🇺🇸
14 Aug 2026
10.0

Beautiful and charming hotel

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

Typical weather

September here averages 16°C, with around 4mm of rain across the month.

A twenty-year average for this area — a guide to what to pack, not a forecast.

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