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The Cardinal Hotel

235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, 94301
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235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, California, 94301
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  • Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom
    Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom
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    Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

    1 Queen Bed, 250 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    In Room Entertainment - 42-inch LED TV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
    Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Ceiling fan
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Down comforter
    • Egyptian cotton sheets
    • Electrical adapters and chargers
    • Fan (Portable)
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • LED TV
    • Local maps
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Restaurant/dining guide
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shampoo
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 42
    • Visual fire alarm
  • Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

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    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

    1 King Bed, 260-sq-foot room with city views

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    Room Highlights

    In Room Entertainment - 42-inch LED TV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
    Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Ceiling fan
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Down comforter
    • Egyptian cotton sheets
    • Electrical adapters and chargers
    • Fan (Portable)
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • LED TV
    • Local maps
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Restaurant/dining guide
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shampoo
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 42
    • Visual fire alarm
  • Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom
    Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom
    Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom
    Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom
    Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

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    Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

    2 Double Beds, 250 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    In Room Entertainment - 42-inch LED TV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
    Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Ceiling fan
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Down comforter
    • Egyptian cotton sheets
    • Electrical adapters and chargers
    • Fan (Portable)
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • LED TV
    • Local maps
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Restaurant/dining guide
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shampoo
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 42
    • Visual fire alarm
  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

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    Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

    1 King Bed, 250 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    In Room Entertainment - 42-inch LED TV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
    Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Ceiling fan
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Down comforter
    • Egyptian cotton sheets
    • Electrical adapters and chargers
    • Fan (Portable)
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • LED TV
    • Local maps
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Restaurant/dining guide
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shampoo
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 42
    • Visual fire alarm

ABOUT THE HOTEL

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About The Cardinal Hotel Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

In the heart of Palo Alto, The Cardinal Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford University. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Stanford University Medical Center and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Facebook Campus.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Stay in one of 63 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Pet Policy for The Cardinal Hotel
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at The Cardinal Hotel, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of The Cardinal Hotel are listed below.

Pets not allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Service animals are allowed

Additional Hotel Details
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Featured Amenities

The Cardinal Hotel Hotel Amenities

Breakfast Services

  • Breakfast available - Extra Charge

General Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Common area water dispenser
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator & lift on property

Internet

  • Free internet

Lobby Level Services

  • Luggage storage facilities
  • Express check in
  • Express check out
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby

Misc

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Parking Services

  • Offstreet parking
  • Garage

Property Features

  • Smoke free property

Restaurants & Bars

  • Number of coffee shops & cafes -

Shopping

  • Art gallery on property

HOTEL LOCATION

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Nearest airport and around The Cardinal Hotel
- Palo Alto, California Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Stanford Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Stanford University Arboretum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Stanford Shopping Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cantor Arts Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Stanford Stadium - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Rodin Sculpture Garden - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Frost Amplitheater - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Allied Arts Guild - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Hoover Tower - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Stanford Memorial Church - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Palo Alto Art Center - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26.6 km / 16.5 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 32.6 km / 20.2 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 45.9 km / 28.5 mi

The preferred airport for The Cardinal Hotel is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

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EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Palo Alto Art Center
Community art center featuring exhibitions, studio art classes, and a unique store with local artwork (1.1 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
A science and nature center with interactive exhibits, a zoo with over 50 species of animals, and educational programs (1.2 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Hewlett Packard Garage
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, where Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard started HP in a garage in 1939 (1.5 miles from the hotel location)
Address:
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
A 2.5-acre historic estate with formal and working gardens, as well as a historic home and carriage house (1.8 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Stanford Shopping Center
Upscale open-air shopping mall with a variety of high-end retailers, restaurants, and beautiful gardens (2.2 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 660 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Fun things to do in Palo Alto

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