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The Cardinal Hotel

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Located close to Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford University Medical Center, The Cardinal Hotel provides an art gallery on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is RM623
RM720 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a desk.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

A neatly made bed with a quilted headboard, white bedding, and a single decorative pillow with a monogram.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and two windows with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in University South, a neighbourhood in Palo Alto, The Cardinal Hotel is near the airport and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay, while Shoreline Amphitheatre and Computer History Museum are cultural highlights. Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Palo Alto travel guide
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235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

  • A grassy hill with a wooden fence, a distant town with red-roofed buildings, and a tower.
    Stanford University
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A woman walking on a sidewalk with potted plants and buildings in the background.
    Stanford Shopping Center
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stanford Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stanford Stadium
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station
    6 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shake Shack
    10 min walk
  • Verve Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Gregorys Coffee
    15 min walk
  • Blue Bottle Coffee
    14 min walk
  • Telefèric Barcelona
    12 min walk

About this property

The Cardinal Hotel

  • Hotel near Stanford University
  • Located close to Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford University Medical Center, The Cardinal Hotel provides an art gallery on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a fireplace in reception. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
    • Smoke-free property, a water dispenser and a 24-hour front desk
    • A lift and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 63 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
    • Designer toiletries, baths or showers and hairdryers
    • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1924
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 22 for adults and from USD 22 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day (39 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cardinal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cardinal Hotel?

As of 26 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cardinal Hotel on 5 Sept 2026 start from RM623, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Cardinal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Cardinal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cardinal Hotel located?

Located in University South, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center. Stanford University Medical Center and Facebook Campus are also within 6 mi (10 km). Palo Alto Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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