Historic Palo Alto, California Boutique Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel is historic and elegant boutique hotel in downtown Palo Alto, California. With a unique combination of charming aesthetics, personalized service and contemporary amenities, you are sure to have a comfortable and memorable lodging experience in the South Bay Area. Enjoy a delightful combination of old-world elegance and high-tech features that create a captivating and capable environment for work or relaxation near Stanford University.

Palo Alto’s Hotel Hot Spot. Connect with high-speed, wireless T1 access to the internet. Our state-of-the-art technology enables you to stay connected to your schedule in the comfort and service an elegant, historic hotel. With wireless laptop service you are free to connect to the internet from anywhere in or around the hotel - from your room to our historic lobby, and even across the street for lunch with an important client. Our wireless network provides multiple levels of security measures to ensure your data is safe from unauthorized access.

Enjoy these preferred services in the Palo Alto area

• Complimentary Tea, Coffee, And Cocoa In The Lobby
• High-Speed Wireless Internet Access  ($5 /day)
• "Bistro Breakfast" at Bistro Maxine $9.95 (available for purchase when booking). CLICK
• Concierge Services Provide Information About Local Venues, Restaurant Reservations, Hotel Events and Regional Excursions
• Complimentary Incoming Fax
• USA Today Newspaper (Monday - Friday)
• On-Site Laundry Facilities
• Same Day Valet Laundry And Dry Cleaning Services
• Parking Available Nearby

Palo Alto Hotel Area. Walking distance to Stanford campus. In just one short mile, walk down beautiful Palm Drive to the famous Oval, the gateway to Stanford's campus and the magnificent Stanford Memorial Church and Hoover Tower. Stanford University also provides an efficient free shuttle service, the Marguerite Shuttle, that stops at the downtown CalTrain station located only 4-5 blocks from the Cardinal Hotel. This free shuttle services all of Stanford campus, Medical Center and SLAC and is an excellent option for guests wishing to access Stanford University.