Historic San Francisco Bay Area, California Hotel

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The historic Cardinal Hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, CA, an eclectic university town with a dynamic social scene and a chic urban spirit. Palo Alto offers a rich and colorful culture, offering a variety of attractions, entertainment and recreational venues in and around the city, such as Shoreline Amphitheater Pacific Art League, and the exciting Palo Alto Arts Festival. The hotel is located less than 1 mile (a 5-minute drive) from Stanford University, Stanford Medical Center, Stanford Theater and the lively Stanford Shopping Center.

Divine Hotel Near Stanford University. The Cardinal Hotel is conveniently located one block south of University Ave. on the corner of Hamilton and Ramona, right across from City Hall. This central location puts us right in the middle of Palo Alto's diverse restaurants and cafes. Right outside our doors, the quaint tree-lined streets are home to several eclectic eateries, unique bookstores, retail shops, art galleries, boutiques, and theaters.

Explore the San Francisco Bay Area. Our friendly, professional staff will provide information regarding nearby Bay Area destinations including San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, Silicon Valley, Napa Valley and Sonoma Wine Country, Monterey and Carmel.  [Top]

Attractions

• Stanford University - 1 mile
• Stanford Shopping Center - 1.5 miles
• Stanford Medical Center - 2 miles
• San Francisco International Airport - 19 miles
• San Jose International Airport - 15 miles
• Lytton Gardens (long term residential health care and rehab facility) - 5 blocks
• San Jose Silicon Valley - 19 miles
• Downtown San Francisco - 33 miles
• Napa Valley and Sonoma Wine Country - 90 minutes  [Top]

Directions

• Directions from San Francisco International Airport. Take US 101 South towards San Jose. Drive approximately 17 miles. Exit at University Avenue and stay left towards Palo Alto. Continue on University Ave. and drive approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Ramona Street. The Cardinal Hotel is at the first corner of Hamilton Ave. and Ramona Street.


• Directions from San Jose International Airport. Take US 101 North towards San Francisco. Drive approximately 13 miles. Exit at University Ave. Follow signs to Palo Alto, up over freeway onto University Ave. Continue on University Ave. Drive approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Ramona Street. The Cardinal Hotel is at the first corner of Hamilton Ave. and Ramona Street.   [Top]

Buses and Shuttles

• Super Shuttle: 1-800-258-3826
  SFO - $27
• Silicon Valley: 1-800-400-2365
  SFO/ SJC - $39 (van)
  SFO/ SJC - $69 (town car)
• Yellow Cab: 650-321-1234
  SFO $60- $75 / SJC $40-55  [Top]

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