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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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Our top choices for Palo Alto 3-star hotels

A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.
A restaurant with indoor seating, large windows, and a view of an outdoor pool area.
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a lobby sign.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large TV, and a reception desk.

1. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Megan
Rp3.035.046
Rp3.511.548 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Dinah's Garden Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a covered patio, columns, and a fountain.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling and walls, large windows, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
A landscaped outdoor area with a bench, a tree, and a building with large windows.

2. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Julie
Rp5.168.476
Rp5.969.590 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
A stone bridge with metal railings leading to a building with a balcony.
A living room with a sofa, a glass-top coffee table, a chair, a large abstract painting, a window with curtains, and a radiator.
A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden bridge.
A Creekside Inn lobby with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
Barron Park
United States
Laryssa
Rp2.253.384
Rp2.607.052 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Creekside Inn
A hotel lobby with a large stained glass ceiling, a reception desk, and seating area.
A large circular stained glass ceiling with a floral pattern.
A residential building with a swimming pool surrounded by greenery and a covered patio area.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

4. The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel
Sunnyvale West
United States
Carmen
Rp2.128.196
Rp2.398.371 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Grand Hotel
A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a 'Live' sign above the fireplace.
A hotel sign with 'aloft hotels' and 'WXYZ lounge' indicating the hotel's name and a lounge area.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with large windows and a patio area.
A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options and a large screen displaying breakfast choices.

5. Aloft by Marriott Mountain View

Aloft by Marriott Mountain View
Mountain View
Canada
Steve
Rp2.307.036
Rp2.542.238 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Aloft by Marriott Mountain View
A hotel lobby with a fountain, palm trees, and a sign indicating the lobby area.
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and artwork on the walls.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a tennis table.

6. Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
Mountain View
United States
Maria
Rp2.271.447
Rp2.503.045 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, cushioned seating, and a round table.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, and hanging spherical lights.
A Hilton Garden Inn sign with a modern building in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale
United States
Yadira
Rp2.038.418
Rp2.297.196 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a white sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding door closet.
A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar area with bottles.
A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

8. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Ventura
United States
Lauren
Rp2.124.619
Rp2.458.078 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
A modern living room with geometric patterned walls, a coffee table, and two sofas.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and tall trees.
An aerial view of a stadium with a central seating area and a surrounding road.
Two people sitting on a sofa in a room with a geometric patterned wall and a round table with a lamp.

9. Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt

Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt
Mountain View
United States
Gladis
Rp2.067.390
Rp2.278.160 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt
A Menlo Park Inn building with a parking lot and a row of rooms.
A staircase with metal railings, surrounded by green planters with succulents and flowers.
A reception area with two counters, a large potted plant, and a view through a window with a grid pattern.
A kitchen counter with various food items, a toaster, a bread rack, a fruit bowl, and a slow cooker.

10. Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
Downtown Menlo Park
United States
CHAD
Rp2.377.220
Rp2.798.586 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Menlo Park Inn
A landscaped garden with a palm tree, bamboo fence, and a small shrub.
A breakfast buffet with a sign listing items like kale, banana, apple, organic yogurt, and pineapple.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A modern living room with a large window, a potted plant, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

11. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Green Acres
United States
Christopher
Rp2.176.903
Rp2.518.568 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and high tables, and a visible kitchen area with bar equipment.
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A spacious indoor area with large columns, a patterned floor, and glass doors leading outside.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City

Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City
Bair Island
United States
abel
Rp2.398.244
Rp2.726.683 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a fire pit.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a reception desk, and seating areas.
An aerial view of a hotel with a large pool, checkered lounge area, and surrounding greenery.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating, and a television screen displaying a map.

13. Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
Palo Alto Orchards
United States
Hilary
Rp2.623.509
Rp3.030.152 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.
A narrow hallway with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and bottled water.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a view of the outside.

14. Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale

Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale
United States
Christopher
Rp2.128.196
Rp2.398.370 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.
A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and large windows.
A modern indoor pool area with clear poolside steps, lounge chairs, and a spacious seating area.
A modern hotel entrance with a large floral mural, a prominent Hilton Garden Inn sign, and a well-lit exterior.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
Charleston Meadows
United States
John
Rp2.185.067
Rp2.545.896 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and surrounding tall trees.
A covered patio area with a red sofa, black and red cushions, and multiple potted plants.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with a red roof, and a large tree in the background.
A large bed with a laptop, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

16. The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
Palo Alto Orchards
United States
Frank
Rp1.995.372
Rp2.304.654 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Palo Alto Inn
A modern hotel lobby with a glass ceiling, a fireplace, and a seating area with plants.
A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern interior with a long dining table, sofas, and a fireplace.
A modern lobby with two bicycles, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of outdoor seating.

17. AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
Charleston Gardens
United States
nathan
Rp2.986.628
Rp3.462.289 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a moon in the sky.
A building with a large tree in front, a mailbox, and a well-maintained garden with flowers.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.
A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

18. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View
North Whisman
United States
Allan
Rp1.588.099
Rp1.750.006 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View
A neatly made bed with white bedding and pillows, a dark wooden nightstand, and a woven basket.
A modern meeting room with a round table, wicker chairs, a black cabinet, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.
A wicker chair with a grey upholstered seat and backrest, a white cushion, and wooden legs.
A garden pathway with a pergola covered in greenery, leading to a brick building.

19. Leland Hotel Palo Alto

Leland Hotel Palo Alto
Ventura
United States
Thomas
Rp1.767.577
Rp2.044.997 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Leland Hotel Palo Alto
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a pool.
A modern building with glass walls, a seating area, and a well-lit entrance.
An outdoor pool area with lounge seating and a covered patio.
A modern indoor pool area with a glass partition, lounge chairs, and a central tree.

20. Hotel Lucent

Hotel Lucent
Downtown Menlo Park
United States
Claudio
Rp3.083.881
Rp3.568.905 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hotel Lucent
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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

8/10 Good
"Skimpy on the towels in room and breakfast was mediocre."
Linda 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
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Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were great. Parking easy"
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10/10 Excellent
"Very comfortable and convenient. Great location, enjoyed my stay."
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Leland Hotel Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent
"plenty of guest parking! Property & room was VERY clean. A/C was terrific and welcomed during the mini-heatwave. Staff was very nice. A bit weird you had to write yr email on a rando piece of paper but meh. I felt very safe. It's a cozy room, perfect for single traveler just looking for clean bed & safe place for the evening without breaking the bank."
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