Graduate Palo Alto
488 University Avenue
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Great location and friendly team”
“Location / parking in front of the hotel”
“Great location, friendly staff, very cool design”
“Lovely hotel and very friendly and supportive staff”
“The decor of the room was amazing, and the shower is simply perfect - the water …”
“The room was neat, though quite small, and gave a very elevated dorm in an elite…”
“Crazy chintzy decor, comfy bed, good shower, super clean, nice roof terrace, fri…”
“Very clean and good receptive staff”
“Breakfast was very good”
Overview
Situated in Palo Alto, 10 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Graduate Palo Alto features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 31 km from San Jose Convention Center. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. At Graduate Palo Alto rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Guests at Graduate Palo Alto will be able to enjoy activities in and around Palo Alto, like cycling. Speaking English and Spanish at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Oakland Coliseum is 45 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 23 km from Graduate Palo Alto.
Traveller reviews
Kevin
solo_traveller
September 4, 2025
“Great location, within walking distance of Stanford University and amenities. Friendly team.”
Great location and friendly team. Breakfast was very good.
arnaud
couple
July 21, 2025
“Efficient for business purpose”
Location / parking in front of the hotel
Elise
solo_traveller
July 12, 2025
“Great stay!”
Great location, friendly staff, very cool design!
Lucija
solo_traveller
June 16, 2025
“Great location and room with room for improvement”
The decor of the room was amazing, and the shower is simply perfect - the water pressure is pristine!
Landau
solo_traveller
July 26, 2024
“Nice hotel in great Palo Alto location”
Enjoyed my stay... Crazy chintzy decor, comfy bed, good shower, super clean, nice roof terrace, friendly staff, great location in the middle of PA.
Antonella
solo_traveller
July 8, 2024
“All good but for the AC, extremely noisy .”
Sabine
family_with_children
June 28, 2024
“staff members go out of their way to help, even beyond the days of your booking. THANK YOU!”
Lovely hotel and very friendly and supportive staff. this was graduation weekend and they were super helpful in holding on to some of out student's luggage for us and offering to store it for a few days. we hugely appreciated this offer as it made our stay in the bay area so much easier. Thank you Graduate Hotel!
Isa
family_with_children
April 15, 2024
“lovely and perfect location”
+ beautiful design and attention to detail + perfect location on University Ave - in the middle of all the cute shops and restaurants Palo Alto has to offer + short walk away from Caltrain and the free shuttle to Stanford + bikes for free + attentive staff who wrote us a darling little card
Robert
solo_traveller
March 23, 2024
Simple, easy, convenient
Sudhanshu
couple
February 29, 2024
“Good short stay”
Great location. Very clean and good receptive staff
Jennifer
solo_traveller
November 9, 2023
“Very cute concept hotel”
Graduate hotels have such a cute concept. Even our key cards featured celebrities (ours was Tiger Woods and Reese Witherspoon) and their alma maters. Staff were excellent, friendly and attentive from the start. The room was neat, though quite small, and gave a very elevated dorm in an elite institution vibes. We didn't get a chance to explore the rooftop bar, but the restaurant was delicious with even better drinks. Would definitely stay here again if I'm ever in town.
Guest
extended_group
October 23, 2023
“Very comfortable and enjoyable with superb central Palo Alto location”
Great. Friendly and helpful staff. Spacious and comfortable rooms.
Jingcun
solo_traveller
September 20, 2023
“BAD HOTEL CHEATING STAFF AVOID IT AS MUCH AS YOU CAN”
I can not sleep at all during the whole night, for the construction of the hotel and the noisy neighbor. I checked in the hotel around 10 PM, and was ready for a sleep. However, I was up for the whole night, for the bed was shaking when the neighbor guest walking on the floor, and the wall was shaking when the guesting were making "some" activities for the whole night. The wall is so thin that it did not block any noise. I originally booked two nights. I told the front desk about this issue around 6 AM in the morning, after around 8 hours of no sleep. The front desk lady agrees to check out on the first day, and promised not charging the second day. However, when I looked at the bill in days, the second day's stay was charged (however I did not stay there at all). Moreover, when I called the hotel, the hotel manager, BEN denied all the promises the front desk lady said, refused to refund the second day. This is not acceptable. SUPER BAD hotel!
Adam
couple
August 17, 2023
“Excellent stay and service”
Excellent stay
Tamsin
extended_group
August 1, 2023
“The Graduate Palo Alto is tip top”
Gorgeous building with impeccable styling. Staff were all awesome. Comfortable, clean, safe, unique and a great location. Will 100% be back!
Jada
solo_traveller
July 24, 2023
“Perfect and in the heart of Palo Alto”
Location and on brand with other Graduate hotels
Peter
family_with_children
July 17, 2023
“Okay but will use another hotel next time we are in town”
Quirky style
wanda
couple
June 14, 2023
“a place to come back 👏👏”
we love staying at any graduate hotel. Palo Alto was special 👏👏
Katherine
solo_traveller
March 25, 2023
“comfortable stay close to Stanford in heart of Palo Alto”
Location very convenient to Stanford University. Fabulous that they lend you bikes. very comfortable room
Ulf
solo_traveller
March 20, 2023
Excellent location and striking interior design
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace, Terrace
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available
Safety & security
Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Concierge service, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Valet parking, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Graduate Corner King Room
The unit has 1 bed.
Graduate Corner King Room - Hearing Accessible
The unit offers 1 bed.
Graduate Corner King Room - High Floor
The unit offers 1 bed.
Graduate Corner King Room with Bath Tub - Mobility Accessible
The unit offers 1 bed.
Graduate King Room
The unit has 1 bed.
Graduate King Room - Hearing Accessible
The unit offers 1 bed.
Graduate Large King Room
The unit offers 1 bed.
Graduate Queen Room
The unit has 1 bed.
Graduate Queen Room - Hearing Accessible
The unit has 1 bed.
Graduate Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
The unit has 2 beds.
Graduate Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Accessible
The unit offers 2 beds.
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