Cardinal Hotel | Hotel in Palo Alto

| 8.2 (265 Reviews) |  7 Bathrooms  15 Guests
University South Hotel | Cardinal Hotel

Hotel in University South, Palo Alto

Comfortable Accommodations

Cardinal Hotel in Palo Alto offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, city or inner courtyard views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, bathrobes, and parquet floors.

Convenient Facilities

Guests enjoy free WiFi, a elevator, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, electric vehicle charging, express check-in and check-out, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a work desk, TV, and wardrobe.

Prime Location

Located 1.1 mi from Stanford University and Stanford Stadium, the hotel is near Icon Gallery (2-minute walk), Lathrop House (2297 feet), and an ice-skating rink. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 14 mi away.

Nearby Attractions

Explore Shoreline Amphitheater (6.2 mi), Levi's Stadium (12 mi), San Mateo County History Museum (5 mi), and other local sites.

Cardinal Hotel is located in Palo Alto.

This 44 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: EV Charge Station, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 265 reviews with the average score of 8.2 . Coming to Palo Alto and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 44 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Palo Alto. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Cardinal Hotel in Palo Alto is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Cardinal Hotel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Sports/Activities
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Heating
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
General
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please take into account for non refundable rates the hotel will not consider waivers, important room info: shared bathroom queen room, this guest room does not have a private bathroom, it includes a sink and vanity inside the room, but the toilet and shower are located in the hallway. these are shared, individual-use, lockable bathrooms shared with other guests, please ensure you are comfortable with this setup before your stay.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.88
Location:
9.75
Staff:
8.94
Facilities:
8.12
Comfort:
8.85
Cleanliness:
8.98
Joshua
Aug 30, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: Was clean, bright, tasteful inside. Location to Stanford is great.
Negative: Lack of air conditioning was a problem in the heatwave. With windows necessarily open, nightlife on Ramona St didn’t help sleep.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Queen Room

Bathroom

Bath or shower, Shower cap, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Bath, Towels, Toilet paper, Body soap, Slippers, Hairdryer, Toothbrush

General

Heating, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hypoallergenic, Smoke alarm, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safety deposit box

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Dressing room, Linens, Cribs, Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

Inner courtyard view, City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Shared Bathroom Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Shared Bathroom Queen Room

General

Heating, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hypoallergenic, Smoke alarm, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safety deposit box

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Radio

Bathroom

Shower cap, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Shared bathroom, Conditioner, Towels, Body soap, Slippers, Hairdryer, Toothbrush

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Dressing room, Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Alarm clock

View

Inner courtyard view, City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 231 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room

Bathroom

Bath or shower, Shower cap, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bath, Towels, Toilet paper, Body soap, Slippers, Hairdryer, Toothbrush

General

Heating, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hypoallergenic, Smoke alarm, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safety deposit box

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Dressing room, Linens, Cribs, Extra long beds (> 80 inches), Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard King Room

Bathroom

Bath or shower, Shower cap, Shower, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private bathroom, Bath, Towels, Toilet paper, Body soap, Slippers, Hairdryer, Toothbrush

General

Heating, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hypoallergenic, Smoke alarm, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safety deposit box

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Dressing room, Linens, Cribs, Extra long beds (> 80 inches), Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 2 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe King Room

Bathroom

Bath or shower, Shower cap, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bath, Towels, Toilet paper, Body soap, Slippers, Hairdryer, Toothbrush

General

Heating, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hypoallergenic, Smoke alarm, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safety deposit box

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Dressing room, Linens, Cribs, Extra long beds (> 80 inches), Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 2 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superior King Room

Bathroom

Bath or shower, Shower cap, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bath, Towels, Toilet paper, Body soap, Slippers, Hairdryer, Toothbrush

General

Heating, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hypoallergenic, Smoke alarm, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safety deposit box

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Dressing room, Linens, Cribs, Extra long beds (> 80 inches), Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

Inner courtyard view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 2 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Superior Suite

Bathroom

Bath or shower, Shower cap, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bath, Towels, Toilet paper, Body soap, Slippers, Hairdryer, Toothbrush

General

Heating, Laptop safe, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Key card access, Fan, Hypoallergenic, Smoke alarm, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safety deposit box

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Radio

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Dressing room, Linens, Cribs, Extra long beds (> 80 inches), Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this property pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at property?

Check-in time for Cardinal Hotel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

No, this Cardinal Hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in property?

Best-rates for the Cardinal Hotel starts from $229 per night with includes Parking, Accessibility, EV Charge Station, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, Heating, Internet, Laundry, Security/Safety, Child Friendly with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is property a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the property wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Cardinal Hotel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the property?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Cardinal Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for property?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.