The Cardinal Hotel

Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, a quick walk to Stanford Shopping Center

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

The Cardinal Hotel, steps from Stanford University, blends art and academia. Guests browse the hotel's art gallery, relax by the lobby fireplace, or enjoy coffee at the café. Helpful staff and free WiFi in public areas ensure a comfortable and connected stay.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Tomorrow

Oct 3 - Oct 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Portable fan

Pillow-top bed

23 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Good

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Portable fan

Pillow-top bed

23 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Portable fan

Pillow-top bed

23 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Portable fan

Pillow-top bed

24 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the area

235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Stanford Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Stanford University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Stanford University Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

Palo Alto Station - 6 min walk
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Nola - ‬1 min walk
‪Pizza My Heart - ‬2 min walk
‪Ramen Nagi - ‬2 min walk
‪Meyhouse - ‬2 min walk
‪Nobu Palo Alto - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Cardinal Hotel

Hotel near Stanford Shopping Center

Located close to Stanford University Medical Center and Stanford University, The Cardinal Hotel provides an art gallery on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a fireplace in reception. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Other perks at this hotel include:

Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Smoke-free property, a water dispenser and a 24-hour front desk
A lift and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 63 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and ceiling fans
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
Designer toiletries, baths or showers and hairdryers
42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Offsite parking available (USD 15 per day)
Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

Art gallery

Family friendly

In-room cot

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Water dispenser

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Lift
Visual fire alarm

1 building
3 floors
Built in 1924
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Restaurant dining guides

Ceiling fan
Desk
Electrical adapters
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 22 for adults and from USD 22 for children
Nearby parking fee: USD 15 per day (39 ft away)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Cardinal Hotel Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto

The Cardinal Hotel Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cardinal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cardinal Hotel?

As of 2 Oct, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cardinal Hotel on 11 Oct, 2025 start from S$193.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Cardinal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Cardinal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cardinal Hotel located?

Located in University South, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Stanford Shopping Center, Stanford University Medical Center and Stanford University. Facebook Campus and San Francisco Bay are also within 6 mi (10 km). Palo Alto Station is 6 minutes by foot.