The Cardinal Hotel

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

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

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

NT$5,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Tomorrow

Sep 26 - Sep 27

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Portable fan

Pillowtop bed

250 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Portable fan

Pillowtop bed

260 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Portable fan

Pillowtop bed

250 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Portable fan

Pillowtop bed

250 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in University South, a neighborhood in Palo Alto, The Cardinal Hotel is near the airport and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay, while Shoreline Amphitheatre and Computer History Museum are cultural highlights. Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

Visit our Palo Alto travel guide

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
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 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 the lobby. 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 premises, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
An elevator and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 63 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

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

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NT$5,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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 crib

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
Elevator
Visual fire alarm

1 building
3 floors
Built in 1924
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
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 available

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 22 for adults and 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-authorize 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 2025/9/25, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cardinal Hotel on 2025/9/26 start from NT$4,672, excluding 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?

Check-out 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.