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8.4 / 10 Guest Rating

Cardinal Hotel

235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, us

Cardinal Hotel - main view

About the Property

Historic Charm
Built in 1924, the Cardinal Hotel in Palo Alto offers a historic charm just 1.6 km from Stanford University. Each room features bright decor, a flat-screen TV, and dark wood furniture for a cozy stay.

Delicious Dining
Adjacent to the hotel, Bistro Maxine offers a delectable dining experience with traditional and continental breakfasts, along with lunch, dinner, and dessert crepes.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy complimentary weekday newspapers, hot beverages in the lobby, and access to a business centre. The hotel's proximity to Palo Alto Caltrain Station and San Francisco International Airport adds to the convenience.

Experience the historic elegance, delicious dining, and convenient amenities at Cardinal Hotel. Book your stay now!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.4
Excellent442 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness7.9
Service9.3
Location9.4
Room Quality7.3
Amenities8.3
Value for Money8.8
Food and Beverage7.9
Overall Experience8.3

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NorthStar66081994222SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES
Verified booking
Solo travel
Standard Room
Stayed in May 1, 2026

"Excellent choice for a lovely stay."

10.0

Amazing stay! The space was lovely, super clean, the bed was comfy, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back again. This neighborhood is awesome! There's tons to see and do. I'd definitely recommend grabbing a coffee/brekkie at Verve or Oklava and checking out the Stanford Theatre too.

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135rayel
Verified booking
Business
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 29, 2026

"Great just no Bathroom in the actual room lol"

6.0

The Hotel in itself was absolutely charming and in a lovely part of Palo Alto. I loved the architecture element and the room was chanting. However, it was unfortuntely not advertised that there was not a bathroom in the room. It was shared as well as the toilet. Mind you I did book it on bookings.com and it did not state this element in the process of booking. I found out while checking in, the hotel mentioned it called me to notify prior but I didn't receive any calls. All in all, the staff and everyone was pleasant, just wish I had known prior. I couldn't change my reservation becuase I was there for work but next time I will know, there are rooms that do have a bathroom in them, so when booking I would suggest making sure you are getting one with a bathroom if its something you need, I would book directly with the hotel.

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I4767HPannetteb
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 27, 2026

"Comforting"

10.0

The Cardinal is a warm inviting traditional hotel that captures the best aspects of vintage Californian architecture, beautiful decor complimented by exceptional service staff. We really appreciated the convenience of a multitude of wonderful restaurants within steps of the hotel. We look forward to staying at the Cardinal Hotel again in the future.

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Pioneer61703098846SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 24, 2026

"Nice Stay at The Cardinal"

10.0

We have enjoyed our stays at The Cardinal, a now one-hundred-year-old hotel in the heart of Palo Alto. We have stayed several other places, but The Cardinal is so central to the downtown area that we keep coming back. The amenities of a modern hotel are less important to us than the proximity to restaurants, shops, bars, and the theater, all within easy walking distance. These are helpful to us since we do not have a rental car when we come into town. The staff has been terrific, the rooms and bed are very nice, and the elevator is something else.

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KyleusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 20, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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anadeliat2026
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 3, 2026

"Great place"

8.0

We have a great experience. The rooms have a good space, always clean, comfortable beds and good service. The only issue is the noise from outside because of the business but I think we come back again in the future. I really recommend . Over the price I can tell you because someone pay for it.

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JohanfrFR
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 29, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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takeojpJP
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 26, 2026

"素晴らしい滞在でした。"

9.0

パロアルト駅に近く、観光に便利。 ホテル前は日中、車道にもカフェ席が設けられ、ゆったりコーヒーや食事を楽しむことができます。 朝は無料コーヒーがあり、紅茶や冷水は終日提供されています。 部屋もとても清潔でした。

特にありません。

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Connector19217559980
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 25, 2026

"Worst ever stay"

2.0

Stayed on a Sunday night. I let them know it was my first time there. I booked 3 days before. They gave me room 204. Dumpsters right outside our windows load noisy all night. 2:00 am people pull up in a van is running going through the Dumpsters bottles banging. This was in an alley which only magnified the sound. And noise all night. No sleep here. Then the next morning we go to get our breakfast that is included in our room price and they said sorry the restaurant is closed on Mondays. I said it States right on your website breakfast included 7 days a week for hotel guests . They didn't seem to care no customer service anymore I guess. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER.

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RubenusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 23, 2026

"You need to list that there is NO AC available. It is a beautiful hotel but no mention whatsoever"

5.0

You need to list that there is NO AC available. It is a beautiful hotel but no mention whatsoever that you would walk into a room without AC. I had to visit due to work and walking in at night without AC really made my stay very hard. Beautifull clean hotel but they should at least offer a portable AC option.

You need to list that there is NO AC available. It is a beautiful hotel but no mention whatsoever that you would walk into a room without AC. I had to visit due to work and walking in at night without AC really made my stay very hard. Beautifull clean hotel but they should at least offer a portable AC option.

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