Cardinal Hotel | Hotel in Palo Alto

| 8.2 (292 Reviews) |  7 Bathrooms  15 Guests
University South Hotel | Cardinal Hotel

Hotel in University South, Palo Alto

Built in 1924, this historic Palo Alto hotel is just 1 mi from Stanford University. Guests can enjoy dining at Bistro Maxine, located next door. A flat-screen TV and dark wood furniture are found in each bright, decorative room of the nonsmoking Cardinal Hotel. A work desk and an iron are also included. Bistro Maxine serves both traditional and continental breakfasts each morning. Lunch, dinner and dessert crepes are also offered. Guests of the Cardinal can enjoy free weekday newspapers as well as coffee, tea and cocoa in the lobby. A business center is available as well. The Palo Alto Caltrain Station is an 8-minute walk from the hotel. The San Francisco International Airport is less than 21 miles away.

Cardinal Hotel is located in Palo Alto.

This 44 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Guest Services, Child Friendly, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 292 reviews with the average score of 8.2 . Coming to Palo Alto and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
General
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Dry cleaning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please take into account for non refundable rates the hotel will not consider waivers, important room info: shared bathroom queen room, this guest room does not have a private bathroom, it includes a sink and vanity inside the room, but the toilet and shower are located in the hallway. these are shared, individual-use, lockable bathrooms shared with other guests, please ensure you are comfortable with this setup before your stay.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.88
Location:
9.75
Staff:
8.94
Facilities:
8.12
Comfort:
8.85
Cleanliness:
8.98
Sayako
Jun 23, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: It is a vintage building. Beautiful!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Queen Room

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Shower, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toothbrush, Shower cap, Slippers, Hairdryer

General

Safe, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Walk-in closet, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Shared Bathroom Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Shared Bathroom Queen Room

General

Safe, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone, Radio

Bathroom

Towels, Bathrobe, Shower cap, Shampoo, Body soap, Toothbrush, Conditioner, Slippers, Hairdryer

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Walk-in closet, Alarm clock, Linens

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toothbrush, Shower cap, Slippers, Hairdryer

General

Safe, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard King Room

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Shower, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toothbrush, Shower cap, Slippers, Hairdryer

General

Safe, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 2 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe King Room

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toothbrush, Shower cap, Slippers, Hairdryer

General

Safe, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 2 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superior King Room

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toothbrush, Shower cap, Slippers, Hairdryer

General

Safe, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Inner courtyard view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 2 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Superior Suite

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Bathtub, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toilet, Body soap, Private bathroom, Toothbrush, Shower cap, Slippers, Hairdryer

General

Safe, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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