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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.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Standard Queen Room - Photo 1
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1/5

Standard Queen Room

This room features a flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk and a private bathroom.

21 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryerBathrobe

Standard Queen Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$219.08

$175.26

Includes taxes & fees
Standard Double Room - Photo 1
Standard Double Room - Photo 2
Standard Double Room - Photo 3
Standard Double Room - Photo 4
Standard Double Room - Photo 5
1/5

Standard Double Room

This room features a flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk and a private bathroom.

231 sqm
Sleeps 3
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryerBathrobeRadio

Standard Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$301.33

$241.06

Includes taxes & fees
Standard King Room - Photo 1
Standard King Room - Photo 2
Standard King Room - Photo 3
Standard King Room - Photo 4
Standard King Room - Photo 5
1/5

Standard King Room

This room features a flat-screen satellite TV, a work desk and a private bathroom.

21 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryerBathrobe

Standard King Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$246.83

$197.46

Includes taxes & fees

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

"Great stay for the price compared to rates at other properties. Appreciated the vintage vibe."

7.0

Perfect location, old school Palo Alto vibe.

Shared bathroom wasn't ideal but it was clean and for the price it worked out great.

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GalindousUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 21, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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C
ChristopherusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 21, 2026

"Good"

5.0

There was no air conditioning during a heat wave. Insanely hot in the rooms. Hotel is smelly and dated.

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AnneusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 19, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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HanfeicnCN
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 18, 2026

"Lovely old hotel, as in old-time movies."

10.0
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AMELIAusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 17, 2026

"Good"

6.0
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CatrineusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 8, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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AnnplPL
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 8, 2026

"Good"

5.0

Location was convenient, and the retro elements were charming.

The room was small and the shared bath and shower were some distance (7 doors down). There was only one robe, and luckily we had one of our own and also our own slippers. But the comfort was lacking. Having only paper cups in the room felt a bit cheesy for the luxury level of the hotel. We have stayed here before, but we decided we won't be coming back.

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DenausUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 2, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

The Cardinal Hotel is so charming and in a magnificent location in Palo Alto. We were in town for Stanford Family Weekend and had a wonderful stay. We were just steps away from great breakfasts spots, happy hours and dinner locations.

Guests should know that sometimes the liveliness of the streets below can be loud, but they could always ask for a room facing away from the main area. It was not a problem for us and we enjoyed looking out on the festivities.

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KeiichijpJP
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 13, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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