CARDINAL HOTEL

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley - the Cardinal Hotel boasts a convenient downtown Palo Alto location within walking distance from Stanford University. Visitors to the Cardinal are welcomed into the gracious lobby of this vintage boutique hotel -est 1924- by professional - friendly staff - many of whom have worked at the hotel for decades. A complimentary hot breakfast served at Bistro Maxine and Hi-Speed Wi-Fi is included. Visitors can walk to Stanford University - Stanford Medical Center or hop on Stanford free shuttle which loops regularly around the campus. The renowned Stanford Shopping Center and Town and Country Village are both within walking distance and offer the full spectrum of shopping options. For day trips - Caltrain offers direct service to San Francisco and San Jose from the Palo Alto Station. From the hotel downtown location - visitors can easily walk to many quality restaurants - wine bars - sports bars - and coffee bars. To art galleries - including the world renowned PACE gallery located in the same building as the Cardinal Hotel. To the historic Stanford Theater - the Apple Store - Hana Haus - a vibrant shared work space and coffee house - and dozens of interesting and notable shops and boutiques Named after a tree - Palo Alto retains an urban forest feel. Leaving the hotel steps - visitors can walk or take a run down the beautiful tree lined streets of Old Palo Alto or west on University Ave to join Palm Drive and enter the Stanford University campus. Always mindful of highlighting the charm of this vintage hotel gem - room renovations have honored historic elements while bringing in the modern touches and conveniences expected by our seasoned travelers. The most recent room upgrades were in 2018. Guests comment on the comfort of the rooms - the convenient location - friendly - proactive - accommodating staff and an overall enjoyable customer journey at the Cardinal Hotel.