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The Cardinal Hotel
235 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA, 94301, USA
650-323-5101
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Welcome to Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto, CA

Enhance your visit to Palo Alto, California by reserving a comfortable, affordable guestroom or suite at the historic Cardinal Hotel. Built in 1924, our recently renovated, entirely non-smoking boutique hotel charms visitors with an elegant ambiance highlighted by the enchanting lobby, which provides a delightful glimpse into Old Palo Alto. Family vacationers and corporate travelers alike will appreciate our dedicated service and vintage amenities. A convenient downtown location makes it easy to access world-class dining, unique shopping, and eclectic art galleries. We're also within close proximity of popular attractions, high-tech companies, and renowned Stanford University.

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Guestrooms at Cardinal Hotel

Delight in well-appointed guestrooms during your stay in Palo Alto, California with quality amenities, including satellite television with premium channels, aromatic bath products, and high-speed wireless Internet access. A one-bedroom suite offers separate bedroom and parlor with sleeper sofa.

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Hotel Amenities

Enhance your stay by taking advantage of our appealing amenities. We feature business center, laundry facilities, and complimentary coffee, tea, and cocoa in the lobby to make your stay in Palo Alto, California more enjoyable. 

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Dining in Palo Alto

Tempting meals are served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Bistro Maxine, which is located right next door to our boutique hotel. Many other first-rate restaurants can be easily reached on nearby University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto.

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Things to Do in Palo Alto

See our Location page for Downtown Palo Alto attractions, restaurants, shopping, golf courses, and more. Take day trips to nearby California cities of Mountain View, Santa Clara, San Jose and San Francisco.

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Read Guest Reviews

Family vacationers and business travelers who are planning a trip to the Palo Alto, California area will find the Cardinal Hotel to be an ideal lodging choice. It's comfortable, affordable, and in a desirable location. Before checking in to our historic, boutique property, check out the comments of recent guests.

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Top 5 Reasons to Stay

Stanford University
Stanford Medical Center
Palo Alto/Silicon Valley Companies
SLAC (Stanford Linear Accelerator Center), USGS
Downtown Palo Alto Restaurants and Shopping

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