Don't be discouraged by how it looks from the street. The rooms are large, clean, with flat screen TV's. The only downside I see are the railroad tracks down the road. If you're a light sleeper, you may hear the train.

The Red Cottage used to be a romantic destination for the commuter set, if you get my meaning. The remodeling was tastefully done although our sink had a crack in it. The room was very clean and the cleaning staff was very helpful and did a great job. The rooms are quaint, comfortable, well furnished and pleasing. I had to... More

We have stayed at this property in 2010 and 2011 while our boys attend the football camp at Menlo College (across the street). We were nervous checking in our first year - the property does not look like the home page on the internet, but were pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the staff and the well equipped rooms. The... More

If you are headed for the Penninsula for business or pleasure, this is a pleasant alternative to a standard motel chain. Staff is friendly, wi-fi is free, the rooms are comfy and even breakfast is included. The location can't be beat. The grounds are lushly landscaped and there is a nice-looking pool in the back. Our 2nd floor room had... More

Highly recommend this hotel, very pleased with our experience. Our family stayed here for a week due to spouse's surgery at Stanford. I agree with the previous reviewers on the good personal service, recently updated exterior, and nice continental breakfast (good, hot coffee!). We stayed in a 2nd floor, two-bedroom kitchen suite overlooking the pool. Our rooms were clean, kids... More

I stayed here only one night. Had Iknown it would have been every night. The bed was supercomfortable with clean, quality linen. Breakfast was a good selection of continental type foods. I loved the little outdorr courtyard attached to the suite. I will definitely stay here again as I intend to be visiting the area twice per year for around... More

I stayed at this hotel after reading reviews on Hotels.com and Tripadvisor. When you drive up it looks like a mom/pop hotel tucked into a busy street. It is a small hotel and the doors open into a courtyard. There is a small swimming pool tucked behind. I have stayed twice now and have been very happy with each stay.... More

I stayed at the surprisingly affordable Red Cottage Inn while attending a private event in Atherton. On the outside it's just a regular motel, but the rooms are clean, well-furnished and obviously recently updated. Nothing super-fancy, but certainly everything I needed! Not only that...I left some clothes in the closet when I checked out. They immediately e-mailed me to let... More

We found this location last minute and what a find. It was comfortable and very pleasing. We would stay here again!