Places to stay in Palo Alto, California
We currently have 39 accommodations in and around Palo Alto. There are also other regional listings available for Campsites, Motor Inns, Hotels and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.
Palo Alto is a California charter city located in the northwest corner of Santa Clara County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. The city shares its borders with East Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Stanford, Portola Valley, and Menlo Park. It is named after a redwood tree called El Palo Alto. The city includes portions of Stanford University, is headquarters to a number of Silicon Valley high-technology companies, including Hewlett-Packard, VMware, Tesla Motors, IDEO, and Facebook, and has served as an incubator to several other high-technology companies, such as Google, Logitech, Intuit, Sun Microsystems, and PayPal. Local dining options include Telefèric Barcelona, St Michael's Alley, Calafia Cafe, and Thyme.
If you are travelling in the area, Palo Alto is located close to James L Bunker Elementary School, Saint Justin School, Brittan Knoll, Charleston Slough and Marlin Cove Shopping Center.
The center of Palo Alto ( which is at is longitude -122°8'42 and latitude 37°26'30.48 ) is located 3 miles away from Menlo Park, 5 miles away from Los Altos, 6 miles away from Mountain View and 6 miles away from Redwood City.
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Mantra ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 632-636 Emerson Street. Palo Alto's fine dining experience blending the cuisine of two continents. California cuisine with a Dash of India. Mantra's Daru Lounge: Sleek and chic long bar and lounge serving small plates, wine and exquisite cocktails to the rhythm and beats of the world. Chef Sachin Chopra has made this elegant restaurant destination. ~Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle
www.mantrapaloalto.com 
Sundance The Steakhouse ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 1921 El Camino Real. A classic is something that has never quite finished saying what it has to say. In our 40 year history, Sundance The Steakhouse has always let our premium cuts of prime beef, sophisticated atmosphere, and world-class wine list do the talking. Sundance The Steakhouse is a classic, where you’re just as likely to rub elbows with Silicon Valley pioneers as you are old friends. The dining experience you’ll get at Sundance is truly a rare thing—unless, of course, you would like it cooked otherwise.
www.sundancethesteakhouse.com
Renamed properties
- The Nest Palo Alto at 3901 El Camino real may have been previously known as Quality Inn Palo Alto
- Nobu Hotel Epiphany Palo Alto at 180 Hamilton Avenue may have been previously known as The Epiphany Hotel
- Stanford Group Extended Stay at 531 Stanford Avenue may have been previously known as Stanford Terrace Inn
- The Zen Hotel at 4164 El Camino Real may have been previously known as Townhouse Inn - Palo Alto or Townhouse Inn Palo Alto
- The Palo Alto Inn at 4238 El Camino Real may have been previously known as Days Inn
- Berbeda Place at 3339 El Camino Real may have been previously known as Palo Alto Lodge
- Hotel Parmani at 3200 El Camino Real may have been previously known as Super 8