I am bummed that we cannot rate 10 stars, stunning hotel, fantastic staff and check-in was seamless…read morethanks to Victoria. We came to see the BTS concert and found this jewel! Love it and we will be back!

A nice gem of a place to stay in Menlo Park area, beautiful, well thought out decorations and…read moredesign, friendly staff, and a homely feel, the Stanford Park Hotel is a nice place to stay and relax without having to worry about loud noise, parking, or where you're going to get your next meal. In the hotel, there's a restaurant where you can start your day with delicious French toast (10/10) and relax by the fireplace after and play a game of Scrabble. In the afternoon there are cookies near the front desk that you're welcome to stop by and eat. The swimming pool is heated and set in the rear of the hotel, giving it a nice secluded feel. The pool area has a club-like feel to it with towels on hand, a large TV, and a refrigerator full of canned water. The rooms are pristine and clean, the furniture hand-selected and styled to where it feels like a place you can sleep, work, and lounge. The bathrooms are gorgeous with double sinks, a lit round makeup mirror, a walk-in spacious shower that can comfortably have 2 people in it, and a mirrored closet where you'll find bath robes and slippers. The beds are firm and comfortable, and the pillows feel alright while sitting up, but may not be for everyone for sleeping. Our group of 11 all shared the same comments of barely getting any sleep and feeling neck sore the next day and we came to the overall consensus that it was the pillows. Overall, it's a very solid, very classy hotel with charm and a gorgeous aesthetic. Staying there felt like home away from home.

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.

I had the opportunity to visit the hotel for a Holiday market event and it was beautiful! Connie,…read morethe hotel manager was so sweet and informed us we could roam around a bit to check out the property. There was a yummy charcuterie board and hot bites that were continually brought out on rotation. This was a fun event to network with other creators and shop small businesses. Thank you for hosting El PRADO!

We enjoyed our stay, and would likely stay at PJ again on our next visit to Menlo…read more The only reason I rated it 4-stars was due to: -shower not being quite hot enough -- I don't like hot showers but this was fluctuating between tepid, warm and hot, so had goosebumps most of the time showering -my husband went down two mornings of our 4-night stay (not too early) to get coffee from the cafe and couldn't find anyone on the first floor to help The positives: - check in and out was super easy and quick, friendly staff - great service at O+V, we've been visiting this restaurant for years and Saturday night was the best service yet -the gym with its indoor/outdoor hybrid was great! Specially during fall months -comfy bed and pillows -live musician with a harp and all the instruments was fantastic and so friendly. Our toddler never was acting up and all of a sudden he played a few lullabies which helped to calm her; as we were leaving he played a Christmas jingle for the kids. Incredible artist!

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.

Nice little spot tucked in. Close to hospital and medical facilities…read more Lots of eatery choices

This is a cute little boutique hotel. Stayed here during a little Silicon Valley staycation. Hotel…read moreis located close driving distance to Stanford, Stanford Shopping Center, downtown Palo Alto, and about 20-30 min drive to Filoli Garden. I booked thru the Chase portal and was able to use points to pay for part of the bill. PROS: clean, comfortable, recently renovated and beautifully appointed and modern spaces. Staff was friendly and helpful. Free breakfast (nothing fancy, felt like sausage, eggs, etc were cooked from frozen, but it's free!) Free water, coffee, tea in the main office. We had a little private backs yard! Though other rooms balcony's and patio space overlook the pool so it's not that private. More affordable compared to nearby hotels. CONS: My only issue is upon arrival there were leaves and debris inside the room close to the door. I noticed there's a gap between the door and the floor where I assume they came in. I think they should fix this. CONCLUSION: an overall lovely stay, would go back, would recommend!

Breakfast = good Cleanliness = good…read moreAlarm clock = very good Room design = better than others Space in lobby = quite small Showers = why do they hurt Staff = good Overall better than I expected

This is the absolute worst best western we've ever had the displeasure to stay in. We're Diamond…read moremembers with them and stay at hotels monthly and this was by far dreadful. The front desk kid was beyond rude and obviously hates his job.

WOW their truffle fire was THE BEST and when my family tride the food it was the best i loved…read morecavier

This is for the High Tea. Overall, it was lovely. The…read moreservice was terrific. However, it did not live up to the photos on their website. The food was good. The initial savories were yummy, but I don't think that I can appreciate all of their fanciness. I don't like caviar. Ricotta tartlettes were fine. There was some sort of mousse thing that was ok, but I didn't like it much. The gougères were my favorite. The second row was cucumber sandies, chicken on croissant and lobster on brioche toast. All were excellent. I don't like caraway though, so cucumber sandies weren't the best. They bring out a warm scone when they bring out your second tea selection (you get two). The scone was not great. Just give me a plain scone and let me slather it with yumminess and I am a happy gal. This was cranberry thingy that was just ok. Desserts were good. There was some sort of chocolate thing that I enjoyed. The mini pavlova was my favorite. There was some sort of quick bread with zingy curd on top. It was ok. Then there was a moussie thing that was just ok. I don't know what it was because the online menu Does Not match what they give you. I understand that they change it, but it was a little deceptive. The ambiance was NOT relaxing. The setup up is in their café, which is next to the lobby. I didn't expect to be sitting in the lobby. In the photo you can see the front desk.

Word to the wise: book *well* in advance if you're looking to stay during Stanford Family…read moreWeekend... A Deluxe Room was all that was available on short notice, but thankfully even this most basic level of accommodation at the Rosewood Sand Hill is plenty nice at 527-553 sq. ft. and with indulgent amenities such as Rivolta Carmignani bed linens. Arrived late and departed early due to a packed schedule so didn't get much of a chance to explore the grounds, but will be sure to do so next time!

I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. We had afternoon tea for a group of 10 girls in the…read moreprivate room. The afternoon tea we had came with custom menus, four tea sandwiches per person, and a beautiful assortment of desserts. It was more than enough food for one girl. I especially loved that we each were able to enjoy our own teapot, and so we chose the type of tea we each wanted. I had the red tea which was fragrant with a subtle floral undertone. Rosewood is, of course, a beautiful hotel. The dining and patio areas are gorgeous. The staff are friendly and helpful. The private room had a booking fee and a minimum. It was a bit steep but I think the quality of the food reflects it. Everything I tried was well made and thoughtful - not too sweet and a good balance of components for every course. However, the private room felt a bit small, not very luxurious. There was no music playing and so it would feel too quiet when we were not having conversation. If you value privacy, then the private booking is great for you. Otherwise, I'm not sure if it justifies being away from the beautiful main dining room.

For a last minute weekend staycation, this place gets 5 stars from us. Here's why:…read more *Beautiful property including lobby, restaurant, and courtyard. *King room, high floor corner view even tho we were overlooking ongoing construction was just fine. Given that we were right next to the freeway, I could hear no traffic noise at night while we slept. Blackout drapes also kept out the sun in the mornings. We appreciated the 2 full length mirrors-- one in the bathroom, and one in the entry way. Also appreciated the "do not disturb" light switch emoji that was displayed outside of every room. Nice touch. *Clean pool where we spent most of our time. With a 6 year old, we easily spent 3 hours there on our first night from 7-10pm because he's a water baby. And frankly, so am I. *Room service menu was excellent from the burgers, and mini lobster rolls. *JP at the front desk was super nice, let us have 4pm checkout which allowed us to truly relax on our last day. He also handed us a mini box of truffles for being Marriott Platinum Elite Bonvoy Members. If I was being picky, I didn't like the blowdryer in the bathroom.. It was big and clunky and didn't have a "cool" shot button. A girl needs that cool shot otherwise the hot air can be too much. I didn't necessarily like that it was strictly valet parking because as other reviewers said-- nothing is walkable here so it's annoying to have the valet service get your car each time. Breakfast at Porta Blu in the morning was nothing too impressive-- I've had better food at other brunch spots. I did however include pics of the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (a little tough to cut through) and the eggs benedict (also only ok). The cute little cafe in there also served pastries and espresso coffee (from local Santa Cruz roasters, Verve). Overall, this was a great stay and if we needed another staycation we'd come back for the pool alone. We're easy.

The hotel is new but already shows signs of wear and tear. We were upgraded to a corner king with a…read morebalcony on the 4th floor, but unfortunately couldn't use the balcony due to very loud HVAC units on the roof outside. Inside the room, no matter how we adjusted the AC, the airflow blew directly onto our faces, which was quite uncomfortable. The biggest issue was the service. Staff seemed disengaged, especially at the restaurant where they were unfamiliar with the menu and showed little warmth. We were charged a $75 pet fee, but the hotel provided no welcome amenity, not even basic items like pet waste bags in public areas. Overall, we would not stay here again.

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.

This location was perfect for our stay here. The neighborhood was nice. Close to shops and great…read morerestaurants. Elizabeth and Claudia at the front desk were very nice and friendly. I appreciate that. The rooms were decent size, comfortable and a plus with a fridge, microwave, mini kitchen. They offer breakfast in the am and even switch it up on different days so it's not the same food everyday! Parking is abundant. The only thing that wasn't great but they have no control over is that they are next door to the train station. I was concerned at first, but the noise wasn't that bad and it didn't affect us much at all. I would recommend this place, great convenient location, clean rooms and wonderful staff.