The hotel staff was amazing! From the check in to the check out…read more We checked into our room and was guided by Drew E. and Crystal who were gracious, informative and pleasant. The Menlo Tavern on Sat evening and Sunday was awesome! The hashbrowns, the pancakes, the coffee! Enrique and Ana were too attentive, Clay E. was running the "ship" like a Captain at his helm. We cannot wait to be back!

Having driven past the Stanford Park Hotel countless times, I finally had the pleasure of staying…read morethere over Labor Day weekend with my partner for a much needed staycation. From the moment the bellman greeted us, we knew we were in for a treat. Parking was super easy to find since it's an open lot. I checked in earlier which was great because I didn't have to wait until the 3 pm check-in time like at other hotels. Our room on the fourth floor was beautiful, boasting a lovely view and an integrated AC system which was a nice touch. While a microwave would have been a convenient addition, the room was well-appointed with a fridge, desk, and TV. The bathroom having two sinks was a huge plus. The hotel itself is surprisingly expansive, with long hallways adorned with photos of notable Stanford alumni, showcasing a proud connection to the university. The amenities truly impressed us. We enjoyed a relaxing dip in the pool and jacuzzi, which thankfully stayed open until 10 pm. Later, we savored drinks at the elegant bar before settling by the cozy outdoor fire pit. The hot, freshly baked cookies served nightly from 7 pm to 10 pm were a delightful bonus! The seamless Wi-Fi connection was also a plus. We also appreciated the convenience of The Menlo Tavern, the hotel's connected restaurant, which I had visited before without realizing its hotel affiliation. Despite a minor confusion regarding the breakfast package (it's for one person, so be aware if booking for two!), our experience was overwhelmingly positive. The fantastic service, beautiful surroundings, and excellent amenities (including a gym on the second floor) make this a five-star stay in my book. Highly recommend!

My now wife and I had our wedding reception at el PRADO Hotel and it was an amazing and…read moreunforgettable experience. Right from the get go our on-site coordinators helped ensure that everything went perfectly in the lead up to our special day and on it. We had amazing food and drink for us and all our guests, exceptionally well kept rooms, and an easy working experience for all our external vendors who contributed to our special day. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful in its design with its Spanish influenced architecture and every room having a little balcony overlooking the intimate courtyard or if its on the outside of the hotel, the downtown Palo Alto area. We honestly couldn't have imagined a better venue for our wedding, everyone had a good time and not a single thing went wrong. My wife and I were even in the penthouse for the weekend, an amazing two bedroom suite on the top floor with not one but TWO private balconies, a jet tub, and a beautiful double sink bathroom with the works. el PRADO made sure that the most special day in my life went perfectly and me and my wife will always remember that.

The location is great and the staff checked us out was great as well. The bathroom was very clean…read morewhen we checked in. * The room layout was kind of strange but pretty large comparing to other hotels in the area. The issue was that the cleaning staff did not clean the bathroom at the 2nd night. The bathtub was dirty, so we had to clean it up. The floss and toilet paper were not filled. We did not bother to call as it was near midnight. We were disappointed it was not cleaned even with the high tips we left on the 1st night. Also, we were not explained about breakfast areas and complimentary drinks when we checked in. We found it out when we were checking out.

The small but well-appointed, base level Superior Room was just fine for a short, solo business…read moretrip, and the amenities were excellent--yay for Frette linens and Juice Beauty toiletries! Unfortunately, shower pressure the evening of my arrival was dismal, and while staff said they'd look at it while I was out the next day, it didn't seem any better upon my return. Since I was checking out the following day, I just bore with it a second time, noting it to the front desk when I checked out. The rest of my stay was lovely so I'm reluctant to judge the property too harshly, but hopefully they get that fixed before the next guest!

Just came here for a team dinner, but had a lovely time in the courtyard with my coworkers…read more Arrived at around 5pm to meet the rest of the team and sat at a few large tables and the courtyard itself was beautiful. Fully outfitted with a few lounge areas with fire pits. Such a comfy environment. For food,I started with the tuna crudo and it was so fresh and delicious. It was topped with prosciutto and other yum yums. For my main, I had the steak. Although, i ordered it super rare, it turned out medium, but i didn't mind. The steak came with mashed potatoes which was super good as well. We spent the time chatting, chilling, and laughing. A great team dinner to end a nice weekend.

I found this hotel just doing a google search. Cottage Hotel is really a hidden gem tucked away in…read morethe area of Menlo Park and Could easily be passed by without notice. You would have to drive, into what is a very beautiful property delicately decorated. It has a feel of a romantic, quaint intimate feeling, yet catered also to the corporate clientele. The location parking and everything Is very convenient and the experience of check in was very friendly. The agent greeted us and gave me a cottage cheese and a yogurt to my son, seeing we arrived in the late evening close to 9:00pm. The rooms are modern and very clean, and the decoration has a kind of minimalistic feel to it, but very classy. The bathrooms are Unique with white and red shades. The breakfast was probably the highlight of our stay having a full on breakfast buffet, eggs, bacon, muffins, scones, and a full-on coffee machine, and the seating was very nice, but small. Rooms don't run cheap but I do feel it's worth every penny for the experience. They also forgot to mention have like this mini backyard in the room, super cute and private.

This quaint hotel is a hidden gem and easily missed if you don't pay attention. We were fortunate…read moreto have been gifted a night stay here and it was very comfortable and enjoyable. Our room overlooked the pool which we did not use because we were too comfortable in our room. The room had 2 TV's - one in the living area and another in the bedroom. The only con was the cable reception/connection was fuzzy for the channel we were watching - so it was not a good connection. The bathroom had every toiletry you could possibly want from make up removal, shower cap, two different types of soap, etc. I've been to fancier hotels that hardly had anything. They get 5* for stocking the bathroom with many amenities. There was coffee, water and tea in the room as well as in the office/reception area. There was also a little dish of assorted candies (snack size kit kat, almond joy, etc.) for those with a sweet tooth. Free parking which is always nice. Complimentary breakfast from 6:30 - 9:30 had many choices: guava juice, orange juice, milk, packaged cold cereal, oatmeal with various toppings, yogurt, fruit cup, hard boiled eggs, bananas, apples, small pastries, assorted breads you can toast, folded omelette, egg bite and sweet potatoes. What more could you want? There's something for everyone! You can easily drive downtown to shop with lots of restaurant options. Room rate will vary depending on the date. Highly recommend.

This is an old 1950s motorlodge on El Camino Real (which at one time served at Hwy 101) that has…read morebeen renovated with up to date and stylish decor. The rooms are small but well appointed. The bathrooms are compartmentalized and well lit which I appreciate for makeup application. Tiny closet, but not a problem if you are only staying a short time. The floors are fake wood which does not help with noise abatement, and that is the main complaint I have for the property. I would swear that the Stanford basketball team had the room above us (I usually request the top floor but was unable to this time as my husband was due at Stanford Medical for a procedure that kept him from taking the stairs (I never located an elevator from parking garage to the two floors.) Parking is below ground level. There is a stairwell at the south end but there really should be an elevator. Handicapped people would have to park in front of the office for direct access to the property. The noise from the room above me (sounded like running and bouncing balls) deterred my two nights of sleep. For a short stay, and convenient location to Stanford Medical, this is the place to stay. It is convenient. But it is not quiet due to poor floor insulation, highway traffic and trains.

First experience was the dumb dumb in the front giving me the wrong room number and scaring the…read moreheck out of somebody while trying to use my card at the room he told me. It's a pretty dumpy looking place once you get here. The only reason it gets a second star is for what appears to be a clean room.

The front desk man who checked me in took really good care of me and was very kind. His name starts…read morewith an M it's hard to remember but I think it's Mirki forgive me if I'm wrong but his smile and friendliness made my one night stay a very pleasant experience. He had such a kindness about him give that man a raise $$$$!! The valet parking man who also brought my luggage up to my room was kind as well. My room was nice, great bathtub and of course the bed was a dream and I slept better than I had in a month! Next day went to the spa. Clean zen and great tea. Overall 10 stars I will be back!

My friend and I came here around 3pm on a Saturday…read more The property is beautiful. There is a lounge, bar, and restaurant. In the back, there is also outdoor seating. We didn't have lunch and the Quattro Restaurant was closed until 5pm, so we decided to get something to nibble on before dinner at the bar area. We ordered the salami charcuterie board. It was good and we would come back again when the restaurant happens to be open again during dinner service.

Stayed here for two nights for a work related conference, compliments of the sponsoring…read morevendor...for 48 hours I honestly could not make sense of why this exists...rooms here run $1100ish to $2800ish per a night...sweet geezus! I'm fortunate to be a 6 six figure earner(on the low end), but no way for me! Someone with this kind of money to blow per a night for hotel would likely rather be in Paris, Venice, Tahiti, London, Bermuda, Vegas or anywhere else but Menlo Park. I think this place survives solely on business travel for the all the Tech and Venture Capital companies in Silicon Valley, which is a very boring place as a tourist destination. Just as my Finance related conference yuppy colleagues were exiting, another mob of blue/black sport coat BioTech conference type yuppy men were entering the property. PROS: -Large, luxurious, modern, and clean rooms. -Modern immaculate furniture. -Glorious, gorgeous, marble tile, and welcoming bathroom with dual head shower and deep bath tub...deep enough that I took my first bath in 10+ years. -Amazing soft yet supportive king sized bed. -Nice pool area -Coffee, Tea, Minibar that I was too afraid to find out how much it all costs -Free water bottles(I would hope for $1000+/night) -They did not charge me $25/day for self parking. -Well staffed with very friendly folks. CONS: -Ridiculously expensive! -Everything else is expensive as well such food and drink, but again most folks are here on business accounts -No fridge, but I did toss some water bottles on top of the minibar's booze. -It's a campus style property with multiple buildings "cottages", so if you're in cottage 17 like I was its a bit of walk with stairs to get to the conference areas. If it was raining, this would've been gawd awful. In conclusion, I would happily come here again on someone else's invite and dime....but if I'm taking vacation it'll be in Hawaii. At least. Did you stay on your own money for mini vacation? Why? And it is your income? I really don't understand, lol!

This review is for the dining areas at Rosewood Sand Hill, including Madera Restaurant, Madera Bar,…read moreand Bici Coffee. The hotel is located right by SLAC, tucked into a hillside setting in Menlo Park. The property feels peaceful, elegant, and very well maintained. Madera Restaurant offers a full upscale dining menu and is a great choice for lunch, dinner, a business meal, date night, or a special occasion. Madera Bar is perfect for cocktails, wine, and light bites in a more relaxed but still refined atmosphere. Bici Coffee is a nice option for coffee, pastries, or a casual stop for bikers if you do not want a full sit-down meal. Rosewood Sand Hill is also a nice place for a tea party or an afternoon gathering with friends. One of the best parts is the view from the hill. I like how you can partially see the highway from the restaurant, but you cannot really hear it, so the setting feels very calm and secluded. Occasionally, you can see some movement in the distance, but if you were not looking in that direction, you probably would not even notice it. Because of that, the whole place feels very private and relaxing. Visiting Rosewood Sand Hill feels like you have been transported somewhere away from Silicon Valley, even though you are actually right in the middle of it, just a walking distance from SLAC, the particle accelerator, and Zoox's autonomous vehicles. That contrast makes the experience even more interesting: you are surrounded by the Silicon Valley's technology and innovation, but the atmosphere feels secluded, quiet, luxurious, and almost like a retreat.

We had a wonderful first stay at Hotel Nia and loved celebrating our son's first 100 days here. The…read morehotel has a distinctive personality and design, and our stay felt genuinely special. We were incredibly appreciative of the complimentary suite upgrade and especially the 4 p.m. late checkout. With a young baby, that extra time made a huge difference and was such a thoughtful gesture. It gave us the flexibility to enjoy the hotel at a much more relaxed pace, and we really appreciated the team accommodating us. There were a few minor service hiccups that kept the stay from being perfect. Our requested turndown service didn't happen, although I recognize we made the request fairly late. At Porta Blu, service was friendly but could have been a little more attentive, particularly with getting the check after meals. There were also a couple of small execution issues during dining, but they were addressed quickly. We also found some of the room's design choices wonderfully unconventional, although a few details were a little unusual, specifically the number and placement of mirrors in the room. Overall, though, we really enjoyed the hotel, felt well taken care of, and would happily return. Hotel Nia made our son's first 100 days a memorable occasion.

This was a very peaceful hotel and easily accessible. There are a couple of restaurants & bar:…read more*Porto Blu *Vevre Café *Porto Blu Lounge *Nia Pool Bar Very relaxing hotel and well appointed rooms

I stay often at Residence Inns and this one next to Stanford University is one of the best I have…read moreever stayed at. The front desk crew is all super friendly and professional. The breakfast crew was always very welcoming. The rooms were renovated and clean. The lobby was very comfortable and clean. I would definitely stay here again in the future !

This is a basic no frills hotel. But they provide excellent service and my rooms was large and…read morecomfortable. The front desk was very friendly and helpful. The hotel offers convenient parking at a reasonable charge. They also offer a basic breakfast in the morning. The one nit is that there is a train track that runs through the back of the hotel, but they provide sound proof curtains which seem to have done the trick for me. The room itself is large with a nice size TV, a kitchen, tea/coffee, a full sized refrigerator, and plenty of utensils if you'd like to make something yourself. The bed itself was comfortable. And the HVAC worked very well. All in all a very comfortable 5 night stay for me.