Cardinal Hotel | Hotel in Palo Alto

| 8.2 (264 Reviews) |  7 Bathrooms  15 Guests
University South Hotel | Cardinal Hotel

Hotel in University South, Palo Alto

Built in 1924, this historic Palo Alto hotel is just 1 mi from Stanford University. Guests can enjoy dining at Bistro Maxine, located next door. A flat-screen TV and dark wood furniture are found in each bright, decorative room of the nonsmoking Cardinal Hotel. A work desk and an iron are also included. Bistro Maxine serves both traditional and continental breakfasts each morning. Lunch, dinner and dessert crepes are also offered. Guests of the Cardinal can enjoy free weekday newspapers as well as coffee, tea and cocoa in the lobby. A business center is available as well. The Palo Alto Caltrain Station is an 8-minute walk from the hotel. The San Francisco International Airport is less than 21 miles away.

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: Fireplace/Heating, Laundry, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 264 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.

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Amenities

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

Facility Overview

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

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
Luiz Henrique
Nov 25, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Brazil
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: Good location.
Negative: NA
Summary: Good location, comfortable place
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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

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

General

Heating, Key card access, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Trash cans

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Walk-in closet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, 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, Key card access, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Trash cans

Media & Technology

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

Bathroom

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens, Walk-in closet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

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

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room

Bathroom

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

General

Heating, Key card access, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Trash cans

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, 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

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

General

Heating, Key card access, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Trash cans

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, 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

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

General

Heating, Key card access, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Trash cans

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, 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

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

General

Heating, Key card access, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Trash cans

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

View

Inner courtyard view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, 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

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

General

Heating, Key card access, Iron, Hypoallergenic, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Laptop safe, Trash cans

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock, Linens, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

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

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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