We enjoyed our stay, and would likely stay at PJ again on our next visit to Menlo. 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! read more

Just came here for a team dinner, but had a lovely time in the courtyard with my coworkers. 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. read more

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Eddy rocks as the bartender / server and all around fun guy at the patio. Be sure to aak for him when you are here and he knows how to host a group of 3 to 8 to 15 and then back to 6 people as the group fluctuates. We all have been partnering with Hooman for years and Nick (Silicon Zombies). Thanks for taking care of us for Tonya's birthday! read more

Came here for a conference. Valet parking only here but glad that it was all covered by the conference. People were friendly. It is a small hotel though. Conference room was on the cozy side. I don't know how the food catering worked. I didn't like the lunch here (sandwiches got cold, salad was fresh though). The cafe for coffee was closed quite early. It is a small hotel so area to work or take conference calls were also a bit limited. read more

I travel a lot for business and pleasure. The Park James Hotel was recommended to us by a friend. Our experience was tremendous! The staff was friendly and professional. The room was cozy and CLEAN! We really never had to leave the hotel. The food at the restaurant was unmatched; the staff was on top of everything. The courtyard was incredible... a place to simply to hangout and unplug from your busy life. Big shoutout to Lyle the GM, Daniel the hospitality manager, Jackie and Renee our servers and everyone else! The Park James Hotel is now our go-to place whenever we visit the Bay Area... So impressed! read more

Great Executive Experience: I am and EA and reserved rooms for an executive team visiting Palo Alto. The feedback was "loved it", "very comfortable", "keep it on the list". Both the hotel and restaurant (Oak & Violet) are beautiful. Definitely recommend. read more

Service was nothing short of 5 star from a friendly and warming greeting to above and beyond check in service. I has an issue with my first room because the fridge had a horrible smell but they immediately came up and addressed the matter by switching rooms and even helped with moving my belongings. The food was great in the restaurant with nice vibes but the hostess could've been friendlier. The waiter was awesome and the live band artist was so kind and talented. Wasn't expecting a live band but a nice gem. The decor and interior design was very industrial with a splash of modern chicness. I'll definitely stay here again. read more

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We only stayed one night, but would 100% recommend this hotel if you need a place to stay in/near Menlo Park. Special shout-out to Josh at the front office, for being incredibly helpful & attentive! read more

What is there to say ? Bad experience with both rooms and food. Both were very lackluster. Was hoping the food could at least somewhat make up for a bad rooms experience (room was dirty, hair all over sink) but was sadly let down by the quality of both the food and the service. read more

This hotel is great - thank you for the hospitality. I want to appreciate the staff for the great stay

Absolutely stunning ambiance. Staff and management were courteous and knowledgeable. Rooms are gorgeous and clean. I would definitely recommend and stay here again. read more

Park James was the first hotel we stayed at after Covid hit, because each room has it's own air filtration system so there is no cross contamination. This place is a modern masterpiece. It has a great balance of engaging elements (without being to tacky) and intelligently designed features that are optimized for comfort. I fell in love with their amazing wooden barnyard doors and the entire bathroom as a whole...wish I could live in it. The rooms are not large but the space is well utilized. It can get a little loud if they have live music at the restaurant. In that case, you should just go down grab a drink and some yummy branzino at Oak and Violet and join in the fun. A great staycation for couples looking for some quality times. Highly recommend this place! read more

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SERVICE Very professional & helpful staff. They seemed intimately familiar with the property & everyone I interacted with was personable. The checkin area is a bit tight & the placement has a slightly awkward flow, but it's quite fast & early checkin was available. Parking is available ROOM Great aroma & ambience when you enter the building, which continues after entering the room. The interior design & attention to detail is amazing. Lots of textures everywhere to appreciate; grooved wallpaper, hardwood panels & flooring, ergonomic lounge chair; leather straps on the armoire -- the list goes on! Very Spacious and comfortable for 2, although not much storage space for personal effects except the wardrobe. Huge desk for working and organizing ideas, although the desk chair isn't optimized for ergonomics. Large recycling receptacles shows they actually care & understand behavior around recycling Remote controlled shades & blackout curtains over the sliding balcony door. BED I've never been disappointed by a Beautyrest mattress & slept great here. The sheets are monogrammed & incredibly cozy with plenty of King size down pillows to surround yourself with. The duvet is one of the bests I've slept under this year. Great base & headboard with reading lights affixed. Ample USB & 3-pronged outlets built into the bedside tables; very sleek design that doesn't sacrifice tabletop space. BATH Glass walk-in shower with French Momo bath products (these are surprisingly mostly sulfates so bring your own). Water pressure was great in the shower but weak from the sinks. The sinks were also slow to heat & the design isn't as functional or intuitive as it should be, otherwise it's a great aesthetic. Eco friendly toilet. Towels are on the larger side. Very soft & form fitting bathrobe with hood. TV 65" Samsung flat screen with basic mount. WI-FI 2-4x faster than majority of the hotels I've stayed in this year @ 43-55mb down; 49mb up. Digital nomad approved! FOOD DoorDash friendly Room service from the oak+violet restaurant is available & the allergen friendly menu has many gluten free & vegetarian options. There is also a bar onsite with a long wine list. Coffee bar in the room that conveniently slides in and out from the desk. Noise Peaceful & quiet inside with good noise dampening. Extremely, the car wash across the street is INCREDIBLY noisy (lots of loud mariachi & power cleaning equipment). Keep the balcony door closed if looking for R&R. RECOMMENDATION Highly recommend this new & independent property. Nearly perfect except for receiving a room facing the obnoxiously loud car wash. Great service, food, & well-appointed rooms. Worthy of an extended stay or your next workcation. I look forward to returning. 4.5/5* Room walkthrough: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuSXyocprpD/?igshid=YzcxN2Q2NzY0OA== read more

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Extremely disappointed with my stay at Park James. My husband and I booked park james for own night to celebrate our first marriage anniversary. I chose park james solely based off how amazing their pet policy was-- how much they seemed to care. I hate leaving our dachshund with pet sitters so I was stoked on how pet friendly they appeared. I have attached what they say on their website in the photos. We arrive and no one gives us any instructions on how to park (the valet attendants weren't there and there were no signs on what to do) so we parked on the street and went to check in. Front desk was very stand off ish... definitely not a warm welcome at all. She handed me a paper that I needed to sign stating that we were not allowed to leave our dog unattended in our room and if we did and the dog was making noise, they would call the humane society! I'm sorry, what?!? I've never heard of such a thing-- and this is no where on the website!!! We had a dinner and massages booked and had planned to leave our dog alone for a few hours in the hotel room (which we did anyways bc what else were we supposed to do?) but my whole time out, I kept stressing about my dog being taken by the humane society! Also, we had to ask for a dog bed and a water bowl. None of it was as it was explained on the site. Nothing about this place felt welcoming. It was modern but stale. Left extremely disappointed. I'd rather just stayed at a cheap chain. read more

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Love love love this hotel and it's incredibly serene, clean and beautiful spaces. My favorite especially during Covid for social distant safe meetings, co-working and live music, it is a wonderfully spaced and set up outdoor lounge. There is delicious food and drink from the restaurant and California Kahve Cafe during the day with its variety of chic seating, live music on Tues, Wed and Thursdays evenings too! This gorgeous sanctuary is a perfect place in the middle of Silicon Valley to gather, meet, cowork, throw events and enjoy. I cannot wait to host events here and look forward to spending time here! read more

Came up from LA for an event at Stanford and stayed at the nearby Park James. Everything was perfect from the room, Oak + Violet Restaurant, architecture, styling, service. We had a slight technology hiccup casting from our personal devices, but Mo and the hotel engineers were responsive and committed to resolving which they did. I am sometimes a bit reluctant to stay in a boutique hotel over a big name, but in the case of the Park James do not hesitate. You'll absolutely love it here. read more

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Hats off to Rene the Bartender her welcoming smile and fantastic service can't be beat! Myself and my Meta coworkers popped in, and this girl knows what she's doing behind the bar!! And she's hilarious on top of it all! Thanks for the drinks and fun! We will definitely be back! read more

It took me a while to choose a place for a staycation weekend with our dog due to covid concerns and I am glad we stayed here! According to their website, each of their room has its own HVAC system - the air between guest rooms is never shared, which gave me peace of mind. We fell in love with this place as soon as we arrived. The staff were amazing and we felt taken care of. The room felt upscale with modern decors. Each room has a pour over coffee set which includes Ritual coffee and a Fellow Kettle. Their bed is also comfortable and we slept really well. The Chromecast tv is another great in-room amenities. The in-room tablet also make it very easy for service requests - we were able to easily ask for a refill of the coffee at a specific time and for our car from valet prior to leaving. One thing they could improve on is to update the Oak+Violet menu in their tablet for in room service, we ordered brunch the night before through the tablet and receive a call the next day saying that their menu was incorrect and we had to reorder based on the paper menu they dropped it off to our room. Our stay was mostly enjoyable and we look forward staying here again in the future. read more

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Cleanest room I've ever stayed in. Look at the base boards, vents, shower, behind furniture...pristine! As a bonus, the bed is perfectly positioned for direct airflow from the air vent in the room. Towels and bedding were great. They were soft and void of harsh detergent residue. If you have challenges with sensitive skin, you know what I'm talking about. Staff and the hotel's AI Concierge were friendly and helpful when needed. Will definitely book here again if I'm ever back in the area. read more

Was visiting a wedding party staying at the hotel over the weekend. As they were going about their business, I wanted to grab a bite to eat and went down to their bar/restaurant. It was almost 3 pm and no employees were seen. The TV, however, was on. Why? Oh, and two days before stopping by, I emailed the hotel using an email address on their website, but nobody ever replied. read more

Good vibes in an elevated environment! As a frequent traveler, finding a great place to work is key! California Kahve Cafe has delicious oat matcha lattes, WiFi, and comfortable seating. I loved it and will be back! read more

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Great hangout, good food and drinks... My wife loved the salmon plate and salad. We will be back. read more

My fiancé and I had our engagement party here last night. We worked closely with Tania and she was phenomenal. The guests that stayed at the hotel enjoyed every single moment and the guests that spent the event with us couldn't stop commenting on how delicious the drinks, food, and desserts were. It was absolutely amazing I couldn't have imagined anything more beautiful. read more

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Do not go there Overprized for unprofessional service and staff Bar is close ar 9pm No warm breakfast at 9 am not even orange juice " the early bird get the warm " says the staff !!!!!!! Seats, cushions are all spotted and dirty No fridge or minibar in the room No water in the room just an empty jug Unaccetable for that prize read more

For a hotel that thinks it is 4-stars... Let me tell you it is definitely not. Decor is nice. Soundproofing is nonexistent - hallway sounds, other rooms, and the courtyard might as well all be in your actual bed with you. The hotel really seems to be trying to be a local bar / gathering spot / restaurant than an actual hotel. I absolutely felt that they prefer to cater to locals rather than guests. For instance, the restuarant happy hour has a special deal on Mondays for Meta employees. Great. What about your GUESTS? Also, why bother having a full service bar that only serves beer after 9 pm. No room service - at all. Really a disappointment. read more

Decent hotel, nice rooms, clean feeling. Staff is not that impressive or well manor.. the Valet situation is abysmal, they force you to valet, no self parking option way overpriced and the valet doesn't know how to drive the cars, I saw this girl slammed the car in front of me into gas it was clearly a stick and she burned the clutch all the way down to the parking garage.. for $30 a night there is no security in the garage either. I think the parking situation and sub par manored employees were my biggest issue during the stay read more

Excellent boutique hotel with impressive service at registration as well as the restaurant! Would definitely stay again, the rooms were great and very clean! I loved that it was a smart room as well, get a room with the courtyard view, they had live music and as great as it was live it was also fun watching it from our room too! read more

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My husband and I decided to get away for the night to celebrate our anniversary. We chose the Park James Hotel. I'm glad we did because the hotel did not disappoint. Checking in was quick and easy. We were given chilled bottles of water as well. The hotel itself is chic and luxurious. The room was upscale with top notch amenities. We were pleasantly surprised by the bottle of champagne that was delivered to our room, compliments of the General Manager, just because I mentioned it was our anniversary at check in. I recommend this hotel to anyone that wants to get away, even if it's for one night. Great hotel, great staff and even better customer service! We will be returning for sure! read more

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I would give this place 3.5. I just booked this place while visiting for work. Was in a king bedroom Pros: -It's decorated very nicely and very modern. I would want my condo to look like this -the common areas like the patio is really nice -nice amenities like a cotton swab, bathrobe, coffee in the room Cons: -internet is really bad. If I was working in my room, I would probably have trouble taking zoom calls -no outlets near the bed. The only outlets I could find were near the desk away from the bed -not a lot of stuff around the area if you wanted to go eat or grab a snack or get stuff -single king bedroom is very tiny -really loud. I could almost make out every word someone was saying on a phone call they were having in the morning if I was concentrating on what they were saying. Maybe the person was loud but I could hear doors slamming as well very loudly read more

What a great hotel. Convenient to my office and Stanford shopping center. People are extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. I will definitely be back when here for work. read more

We have the most amazing experience! The staff were so friendly and kind! The manager himself was working the front desk and later saw us at the bar and said hello! The bar was amazing too! The room was clean, nicely decorated the bathroom was big and we had the most comfortable bed. We will definitely be back read more

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I love weekend staycations! When I heard about the opening of Park James Hotel, a new posh boutique hotel that's also dog friendly, I knew a visit was in order. I found a great rate online for their second opening week and booked a Superior King Room. However, after talking with concierge who told me the suite was 3x bigger, I decided to upgrade to the King Suite for an extra $100. No regrets! I'm SO glad I upgraded... (+) Welcoming, friendly staff. (+) Posh, modern, and luxury accommodations. (+) The King Suite was large and well-appointed with a gorgeous ornate chandelier, large 65 inch screen tv, plushy leather chairs, Frette linens, courtyard view, and separate closet and wet bar area. (+) Love that they provide Davines toiletries, a family-owned company that produces high end, sustainable hair and body products. It's very lightly scented and leaves your hair so soft. (+) Large shower with good temperature and water pressure. (+) Complimentary pastries in the morning (starting at 7 am). I didn't try since I'm intermittent fasting but who doesn't love free food?! (+) Great craft cocktails and pretty good tapas at their hotel restaurant, Oak + Violet (review to come). Love the beautiful courtyard with fire pits. It was cracking on a Saturday night. (+) On site spa with in-room massage available. I didn't know they offered spa services until I was browsing through their iPad but next time I will. A 1 hour Swedish Massage for $120 is fair for an upscale hotel. (+) Dog-friendly!!!! Kindly consider offering dog bowls, dog bed, and/or dog treats for furguests. (-) All suites only have a Murphy (pull out) bed which was cute but the mattress wasn't comfy. Minus 1 star. (-) Weak and spotty WiFi, it ranged from 1-2 bars in my room. There's an iPad for room service, cleaning, etc and it took several tries to submit a request. Other notes: *$25 valet (request your car through iPad). I easily found street parking around the corner. *No Q-tips or cotton balls so bring your own. I enjoyed my stay at James Park Hotel and despite just being open for only 2 weeks, they're running pretty smoothly. I usually stay at Nobu The Epiphany or Garden Court Hotel in Downtown Palo Alto but will definitely add James Park Hotel to my weekend staycation rotation in Silicon Valley! read more

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Walked in hoping to sit at the bar. This was our first time here because they just recently opened and we thought we would try it out. The bar was a disappointment because it's very bright and not DM and cozy and also only has about 6 to 7 seats. So we opted to sit outside even though it was raining. The outside chairs are very very comfortable. I'm quite short at 5'2" and I could manage to get up on the barstools. A plus! They are wide enough for my derrière. Very important! The bar top is made of beautiful one solid piece of wood. Very nice. Connor was wonderful and immediately came with the menu for drinks. I had a paper plane and my friend had a Manhattan. We were waiting for her husband. I also noticed that the napkins are 100% cotton weave made in Italy. A very nice touch. I abhor the polyester ones that slip right off your lap. Connor was a fantastic waiter while we were outside. We had a longer wait than usual to sit at the "chef's table" so they finally sat us at a small round table nearby which was very suitable. Oysters on the half shell were very good and served with a cocktail sauce and a vinaigrette Our main course was the poached salmon with quinoa and purée. Some sweet little chips were on top. The two of us ordered the salmon and we were not disappointed. It was extremely tender and flaky. I have never had a better poached salmon in my entire life. Poached salmon can be quite bland but with the seasonings and garnishes it was out of this world. And my other friend had the beet salad which was also very delicious and unusually prepared. We preferred cocktails to wine. The service was very attentive. Our water glasses were always filled up and the host came around to ask how we were. They are very concerned with their appearance and reputation being a brand new establishment. They have put a lot of money into making it a very tasteful and quality restaurant. I would like to point out that the valet will take your car and it's free parking for the first three hours which is plenty of time to eat. Henry the valet was very nice as well. Our indoor waiter, Rudy, seems to make his position a career and it shows. He knew just what to bring and what to say.At the end we had the yogurt with lemon on top, the salted Caramell putting, and the chocolate putting plus some cookies. We went out very very happy. I can't say enough good things about this place and also the bathroom is gorgeous. Real wash cloth to dry your hands with instead of paper towels.There is very stiff competition in Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Redwood City for good restaurants.Reed, the manager, was very attentive and helpful and took the time to shake our hands and asked how we enjoyed our meal. We will definitely be back. The seating was very comfortable, the lighting was ambient, the staff very friendly and professional, and the food was five stars. Not bad for just a grand opening a few weeks ago. read more

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Upon our unexpected late arrival we were warmly greeted by Ryan. This guy was on it immediately! We were so impressed at our first impression of this hotel. The beautifully decorated room was sparkling clean which means a lot during Covid. This room's high tech devices made us want to go home and update to a smart home. The robes and new slippers were easy to slip into after a long drive followed by sipping our complimentary bottle of wine that was delivered to our room in a fresh bucket of ice. Perfect ending to a almost crappy Friday night. Small details are what counts. Definitely recommend this hotel, we may even add on a night! Thanks again Ryan! read more

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Beautiful hotel and very comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Nice bar. Biggest issues are which really made the stay unpleasant : A) tiny gym and its outside - 30 degree weather? Really unintelligent given the fact this is supposed to be a business friendly hotel. When I asked the staff about another gym close by they had no idea. B) WiFi and general connectivity in public places is terrible. Invest in an extender or repeater C) staff - very nice people but not professional hotel operators. Should be more knowledgeable about the area. The owners spent millions to build and furnish the hotel invest in training and hiring the right people. I asked about any food restaurants in the area and got blank stares. It would be great for the front desk staff to spend some time studying yelp and visiting the local restaurants. read more

Super disappointing hotel. Look the rooms are fine and modern but that's it. The internet was horrible, like unable to work bad. There is no breakfast. The hotel Is a ghost town until the restaurant opens for dinner, no coffee nothing. Just seems like a place you shouldn't stay for work sorry to say. read more

Convenient location for the Peninsula. Quiet rooms. Nice restaurant and patio. I've stayed several times and will keep coming back when in the area read more

This hotel gave me good memories. So clean, nice smell, kind worers and delicious dining! I will come back here soon!

Good upscale place with modern rooms in a nice location. Would stay here again no problem.

Park James is the most perfect getaway for a staycation! I needed a weekend away to reset and fell in love with this hotel. Each room is equipped with a Fellow EKG Kettle, pour over coffee set, and Ritual Coffee. I'm not much of a coffee person myself, but was able to brew loose leaf tea and matcha I brought with me. The bed and linen are just divine. The aesthetic and ambiance is upscale and luxe with incredible leather/industrial accents. We intended to stay for the weekend but loved it so much that we kept extending through the week. Lina is just magical, we had the most incredible experience with her - she truly goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and cared for. Her warmth and ability to connect with people is amazing and very much appreciated. Her level of intention and attention to detail is one of the reasons why we kept extending our stay :) If you plan on staying here, call the hotel directly for their current rates and packages. I originally booked through Hotel Tonight which seemed cheaper at the time but ended up costing more because their rate doesn't include the hotel's overnight valet rate. As we extended three more nights, we ended up booking directly with the hotel with one of their amazing packages (Sicilian Nights) that included a $75 food and beverage voucher for Oak + Violet (that can be applied to room service) and complimentary parking. We'll book directly with the hotel from now on. They will even match Expedia prices to ensure you get the very best deal. We are forever fans and look forward to many more staycations here! Lina is the real MVP! read more

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