The Cardinal Hotel | Hotel in Palo Alto

9.0 (384 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
University South Hotel | The Cardinal Hotel

Hotel in University South, Palo Alto

Hotel with a coffee shop, 10-minute walk to Stanford Shopping Center
This smoke-free hotel features a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
The Cardinal Hotel offers 63 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
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Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Toiletries
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

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Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 pm; check-in end time: anytime contactless check-in available express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available express check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are available for usd 20.0 per day. free cribs (infant beds)!
Payment Policy
Fee for full breakfast: approximately usd 22 for adults and usd 22 for children nearby parking fee: usd 15 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.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Cashless transactions are available 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 safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Reviews

Tom
Nov 24, 2025 11:13:23 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Great location but the room was too warm, even turning off the radiator in the room.
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