Near Stanford University, The Nest Hotel Palo Alto offers a lively retreat with free continental breakfast and manager's reception. Enjoy concerts, unwind by the firepit on the terrace or take advantage of luggage storage and outdoor furniture; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
24/7 front desk
Pet friendly
Main amenities (11)
Daily housekeeping
Fitness center
Bar/lounge
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Laundry service
Concierge services
Luggage storage
TV in a common area
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
$112 nightly
The total price is $129
$129 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Stanford University Medical Center - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 23 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 28 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 58 min drive
Menlo Park Station - 8 min drive
San Antonio Station - 9 min drive
California Ave Station - 24 min walk
Restaurants
Starbucks - 2 min walk
State of Mind Slice House - 3 min walk
Hong Kong Restaurant - 5 min walk
Hobee's - 15 min walk
So Gong Dong Tofu House - 8 min walk
About this property
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
When you stay at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. You can visit the fitness center for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
54 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free reception (select days)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Golfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2015
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
55-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley
Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley Palo Alto
Quality Stanford/Silicon Valley
Nest Palo Alto Hotel
Nest Palo Alto
Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto
Quality Inn Palo Alto
Palo Alto Quality Inn
The Nest Palo Alto
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Hotel
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto
Frequently asked questions
Does The Nest Hotel Palo Alto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Nest Hotel Palo Alto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino M8trix (17-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Bed
Breakfast
Refrigerator
Location
Lobby
Fireplace
Value
Wines
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality, variety, and freshness. (12 reviews)
Parking was convenient, hassle-free, and often free, making it a great perk for guests. (10 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 29, 2025
Great place to stay. Clean quiet room and friendly staff
Sergio
Sergio, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 1, 2025
Always a pleasant stay
vivian
vivian, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 6, 2025
Nice hotel
Margarit
Margarit, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
The complimentary breakfast was nice. The staff was kind and accommodating, especially Phillip and Alex.
Dean E.
Dean E., 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 11, 2025
Wonderful
Larissa
Larissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 25, 2025
This place is amazing! Quiet, clean, and modern!
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 6, 2025
Great stay! Going back!
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 6, 2025
Extremely clean, friendly atmosphere and walking distance to food. Perfect for us!
jason
jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 17, 2025
Great stay
guadalupe
guadalupe, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 3, 2025
The rooms were very modern and clean.
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 7, 2025
Nice, clean, comfortable bed
Yan
Yan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 8, 2025
Great stay!
Christian
Christian, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 29, 2025
Very well located in Palo Alto.
ALFONSO
ALFONSO, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 10, 2025
The staff is wonderful. Love staying here
Monica
Monica, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Aug 2, 2025
It is a cute property. However, the walls are thin! We stayed on the first floor and could hear the people above us walking around and in the bathroom. It woke us up.
Nina
Nina, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 14, 2025
The room was a bit dirty but the hotel was in a safe location which I appreciated.
Brielle
Brielle, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 2, 2025
Cute safe, clean hotel, friendly service, good location. Breakfast was great!
Katie
Katie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 17, 2025
Nice clean hotel!
Christie
Christie, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
Aug 13, 2025
Room didn’t have a working ac was 78 degrees room was not cleaned properly. It was a premium king suite. They downgraded our room was never offered a partial refund, in fact they refused to reimburse us the difference in room prices.
Taylor
Taylor, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 1, 2025
Always pleased when I stay at The Nest
vivian
vivian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 8, 2025
It was quite and modern
Anwyn
Anwyn, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 13, 2025
Outdoor sitting for breakfast nice
denise
denise, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 16, 2025
Glorious stay ♡♡♡ Thank you.
Martha
Martha, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 4, 2025
They are very accommodating and I love how check out is at 12pm instead of 11am. That extra hour makes a huge difference!
Enrike
Enrike, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 31, 2025
Great place but, saturday noght felt like the walls were paper.