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Graduate Palo Alto

Hotel

488 University Avenue

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$4,689

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$4,689

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
10 mentions

Great location and friendly team

Location / parking in front of the hotel

Friendly staff
9 mentions

Great location, friendly staff, very cool design

Lovely hotel and very friendly and supportive staff

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

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…

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Crazy chintzy decor, comfy bed, good shower, super clean, nice roof terrace, fri…

Very clean and good receptive staff

Breakfast available
1 mentions

Breakfast was very good

Parking available
1 mentions

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

K

Kevin

solo_traveller

September 4, 2025

7

Great location, within walking distance of Stanford University and amenities. Friendly team.

Great location and friendly team. Breakfast was very good.

A

arnaud

couple

July 21, 2025

9

Efficient for business purpose

Location / parking in front of the hotel

E

Elise

solo_traveller

July 12, 2025

8

Great stay!

Great location, friendly staff, very cool design!

L

Lucija

solo_traveller

June 16, 2025

7

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!

L

Landau

solo_traveller

July 26, 2024

7

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.

A

Antonella

solo_traveller

July 8, 2024

8

All good but for the AC, extremely noisy .

S

Sabine

family_with_children

June 28, 2024

9

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!

I

Isa

family_with_children

April 15, 2024

10

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

R

Robert

solo_traveller

March 23, 2024

9

Simple, easy, convenient

S

Sudhanshu

couple

February 29, 2024

8

Good short stay

Great location. Very clean and good receptive staff

J

Jennifer

solo_traveller

November 9, 2023

8

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.

S

Guest

extended_group

October 23, 2023

8

Very comfortable and enjoyable with superb central Palo Alto location

Great. Friendly and helpful staff. Spacious and comfortable rooms.

J

Jingcun

solo_traveller

September 20, 2023

1

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!

A

Adam

couple

August 17, 2023

10

Excellent stay and service

Excellent stay

T

Tamsin

extended_group

August 1, 2023

10

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!

J

Jada

solo_traveller

July 24, 2023

8

Perfect and in the heart of Palo Alto

Location and on brand with other Graduate hotels

P

Peter

family_with_children

July 17, 2023

3

Okay but will use another hotel next time we are in town

Quirky style

W

wanda

couple

June 14, 2023

10

a place to come back 👏👏

we love staying at any graduate hotel. Palo Alto was special 👏👏

K

Katherine

solo_traveller

March 25, 2023

8

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

U

Ulf

solo_traveller

March 20, 2023

8

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.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom0
Graduate Corner King Room - Hearing Accessible

The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 31 1 bedroom0
Graduate Corner King Room - High Floor

The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom0
Graduate Corner King Room with Bath Tub - Mobility Accessible

The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom0
Graduate King Room

The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom0
Graduate King Room - Hearing Accessible

The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom0
Graduate Large King Room

The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 33 1 bedroom0
Graduate Queen Room

The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom0
Graduate Queen Room - Hearing Accessible

The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 31 1 bedroom0
Graduate Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 28 1 bedroom0
Graduate Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Accessible

The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 31 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 12:34 AM

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