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Our top choices for Palo Alto family-friendly hotels

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

1. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Palo Alto
  • Family fun begins at this poolside hotel with activities for all ages and Stanford University just minutes away.
Rp4.953.087
Rp5.720.904 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Exterior
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby

2. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Green Acres
  • Tranquil family escape features spacious rooms, zen gardens, and kid-friendly amenities just minutes from NASA and Stanford University.
Rp2.112.607
Rp2.444.181 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
View from room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

3. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Palo Alto
  • Magical gardens and pool adventures create the perfect oasis for families near Stanford University and NASA Ames.
Rp3.012.815
Rp3.485.827 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Lobby
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior

4. Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto
Ventura
  • Delightful family stays near Stanford with free breakfast, premium TV, and kid-friendly amenities just minutes from NASA.
Rp1.602.031
Rp1.850.395 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Comfort Inn Palo Alto
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Non Smoking 1 King Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception

5. The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
Palo Alto Orchards
Rp1.956.150
Rp2.259.353 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
The Palo Alto Inn
Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Fitness facility

6. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Ventura
Rp2.156.989
Rp2.495.529 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
View from property
Property amenity
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Lounge

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
Charleston Gardens
Rp2.538.679
Rp2.942.998 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior

8. citizenM Menlo Park

citizenM Menlo Park
Menlo Park
Rp2.733.962
Rp3.163.883 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
citizenM Menlo Park
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Terrace) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby

9. Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Charleston Gardens
Rp2.538.679
Rp3.347.218 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Breakfast and dinner served
Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Bar (on property)

10. Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
Palo Alto Orchards
  • A family retreat with pool cabanas, fitness centre, and on-site bistro perfect for memory-making stays near Stanford.
Rp2.625.669
Rp3.032.648 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
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Breakfast included
Pool
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All-inclusive

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Palo Alto

Exterior
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Green Acres
Rp2.112.607
Rp2.444.181 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Fitness facility

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Ventura
Rp2.156.989
Rp2.495.529 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
View from property
Property amenity
Lounge
Lounge

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
Charleston Gardens
Rp2.538.679
Rp2.942.998 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto
Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Palo Alto
Rp4.953.087
Rp5.720.904 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Lobby
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby

citizenM Menlo Park

citizenM Menlo Park
Menlo Park
Rp2.733.962
Rp3.163.883 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
citizenM Menlo Park
Lobby
Lobby
View from property
39-inch TV with digital channels, pay films

Residence Inn Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos

Residence Inn Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos
North Los Altos
Rp2.248.417
Rp2.570.243 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Residence Inn Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos
Breakfast and dinner served
Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Interior

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
Palo Alto Orchards
Rp2.625.669
Rp3.032.648 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Lobby

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto
Ventura
Rp1.602.031
Rp1.850.395 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Comfort Inn Palo Alto
Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Free daily continental breakfast
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Reception

Atherton Park Inn & Suites

Atherton Park Inn & Suites
Redwood Oaks
Rp2.394.694
Rp2.702.672 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Atherton Park Inn & Suites
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Terrace) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby

Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Charleston Gardens
Rp2.538.679
Rp3.347.218 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Palo Alto

Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Palo Alto
Rp4.953.087
Rp5.720.904 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
View from room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Palo Alto
Rp3.012.815
Rp3.485.827 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Lobby
Lobby
View from property
39-inch TV with digital channels, pay films

Residence Inn Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos

Residence Inn Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos
North Los Altos
Rp2.248.417
Rp2.570.243 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Residence Inn Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos
Breakfast and dinner served
Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Interior

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
Palo Alto Orchards
Rp2.625.669
Rp3.032.648 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Bicycling

The Stanford Park Hotel

The Stanford Park Hotel
Menlo Park
Rp7.228.134
Rp8.364.773 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Stanford Park Hotel
Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Lobby
Lobby

Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt

Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt
Mountain View
Rp2.248.417
Rp2.477.643 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Terrace) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby

Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Charleston Gardens
Rp2.538.679
Rp3.347.218 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Two Queens Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Interior

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Centennial
Rp1.751.904
Rp1.978.590 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, microwave
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Palo Alto
Rp16.117.334
Rp19.775.152 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Electric vehicle-charging station
Property entrance
Free daily buffet breakfast

Comfort Inn Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley

Comfort Inn Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley
Morse Park
Rp1.581.792
Rp1.782.601 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Comfort Inn Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent
"This place has been super clean and close to resturants."
Christopher 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great experience! Beautiful garden area and fountain, amazing stone sculptures. Room was comfortable with plenty of space. Clean, fully stocked restroom. Coffee bar was a plus! Thanks!"
Melissa 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Loved it and the staff was all very friendly"
Carrie 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Leland Hotel Palo Alto

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."
Martha 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Leland Hotel Palo Alto
el PRADO

el PRADO

10/10 Excellent
"Nice room and grounds. Balcony w bistro table/chairs a nice touch. Restaurant was in renovation so not much on premises food but located in heart of restaurants and coffee shops so not a problem. Beautiful hotel."
Nelson 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
el PRADO
The Westin Palo Alto

The Westin Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent
"My experience was good."
Ying 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Westin Palo Alto
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

8/10 Good
"It's a peaceful place to stay...and the staff is friendly and responsive."
Hilary 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Chandrakala 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

What's Palo Alto like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Palo Alto is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the children. The American football matches, art scene and cafes are just a few things that make this an attractive family holiday destination. Arrange a flight into San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is the closest airport, or San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.), which is located 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Palo Alto?
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options to stay with the children include The Zen Hotel Palo Alto and Dinah's Garden Hotel.
How many hotels that welcome families will I find in Palo Alto?
Expedia has 9 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Palo Alto.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Palo Alto?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Palo Alto is 460 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Palo Alto?
While you are visiting Palo Alto, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as Stanford Stadium and Stanford Shopping Center. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as Levi's Stadium, SAP Center at San Jose and San Francisco Bay.
What's the best way for us to get around Palo Alto?
To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from California Ave Station or Palo Alto Station. Palo Alto might not have many public transport choices, so consider renting a car to explore more.

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