Be a part of history
Location, History, Affordability
In the heart of Silicon Valley
Welcome to
The Cardinal Hotel
Enhance your visit to Palo Alto by reserving a comfortable, affordable guest room at the historic Cardinal Hotel.
Built in 1924, our recently renovated, vintage boutique hotel charms visitors with an elegant ambiance highlighted by the enchanting lobby - a delightful glimpse into the history of Palo Alto.
Visitors to Stanford University, corporate travelers and family vacationers alike will appreciate the welcoming and dedicated service of our professional hotel staff.
Enjoy a pleasant stroll to a wide array of restaurants including “Best in the Bay Area”, all ethnic cuisines and the trendy farm to table. Find popular wine bars sprinkled among the wealth of infamous local coffee shops such as Philz, Verve and Coupa Cafe. Plenty of shops, a Whole Foods, local movie theaters and parks make our downtown not only inviting but easy to visit without a car.
The Cardinal Hotel is approximately 1 mile to Stanford University, the Stanford Shopping Center and close to popular attractions and high-tech companies.
This week in Palo Alto
Pamela Walsh Gallery
(located a few doors down from the Cardinal Hotel)
Concentric Circles is on view until June 14. Pamela Walsh Gallery is located at 540 Ramona Street
Pamela Walsh Gallery celebrates the Bay Area figurative school with a show of works by some of its most famous names
Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto
(located within. 2 blocks of the Cardinal Hotel)
The vision for Meyhouse Jazz s to not only provide excellent food but also to indulge patrons with outstanding music performed by local and national artists.
The venue is a dedicated space within Meyhouse Palo Alto designed in collaboration with SFJazz to provide excellent acoustics as well as state of the art sound and lighting system for performing artists.
The Stanford Theater
(located 1 block from the Cardinal Hotel)
The Stanford Theatre Foundation is dedicated to bringing back the authentic movie-going experience of Hollywood's Golden Age. Classic Hollywood directors never intended you to watch their pictures on a television screen in your living room (or while jogging). The magic of the movies depends on a larger-than-life image and the shared reactions of a large audience.
The Stanford Theatre first opened in 1925, and it served for decades as Palo Alto's premier movie house.
Planning a Visit to Palo Alto?
Located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, the Cardinal Hotel places you within walking distance of Stanford University, University Avenue, local cafés, restaurants, bookstores, theaters, and some of Silicon Valley's most historic landmarks.
Whether you're visiting Stanford, attending an event, exploring the city, or traveling for business, staying downtown allows you to experience Palo Alto on foot.
Learn why many guests choose to book directly with the hotel.
Discover Palo Alto
Explore local history, Stanford traditions, downtown landmarks, and the businesses that help make Palo Alto unique.
The Businesses That Have Defined University Avenue
The Cardinal Guide to Palo Alto | Historic Palo Alto, Palo Alto on foot
Historic Buildings of Downtown Palo Alto
The Cardinal Guide to Palo Alto | Historic Palo Alto, Palo Alto on foot
Stanford’s Most Beautiful Places
The Cardinal Guide to Palo Alto | Around Stanford
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