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The Zen Hotel

2.5 of 5
4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Reviving an older property can take many forms but few are as stylish or as successful as the transformation of a former motel to The Zen Hotel in Palo Alto. Conveniently located on El Camino Real just a few blocks from Stanford University, the Zen somehow manages not to have street noise and to offer a true oasis. The rooms... More

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Toronto, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

First, the room was clean and the decor pleasant. What was disturbing was that I paid over $200 for a room where I could hear my neighbour through the walls making a telephone call at night. Secondly, the cable TV was fuzzy for lack of a better word. The analog channels looked like they were being routed by an antenna.... More

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ricberr, General Manager at The Zen Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear guest, Thank you for your feedback. I am glad we were able to connect. It was my pleasure responding to your concerns directly and sharing the exciting enhancements we have coming around the corner that will take our in-room TV experience to the next level and provide a great, brand new HD selection of programming. We were very pleased... More

Nashville, Tennessee
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23 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

It's not often I feel that a room is clean enough to walk around barefooted, but this room felt that clean! The price is good, it feels safe. They have attempted to make it feel Asian/Zen feeling, and although not an expert on Zen, it did feel calm and tranquil. I needed my a/c fan on to mute out closing... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I work at a university in North Carolina, and every Spring Break we take a group of students in entrepreneurship education to tour start-ups in Silicon Valley. We have stayed at The Zen Hotel two years in a row for these trips and have had a wonderful experience both times. Even before I arrive, I know that I can contact... More

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israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I was in zen hotel for 14 days.what can I say? Only good words. It is quiet, very clean, nice breakfast, friendly stuff. They made me feel like home, especially Ryan which made a lot of efforts to help me with some problem I had. The location is near Stanford university.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I had read the other reviews, so I knew it had more of a motel set up and that is indeed what I found. I had a room on the first floor and the door opens right up to the parking lot. The room was a little smaller than expected and I kept bumping into the corners of the bed... More

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ricberr, General Manager at The Zen Hotel, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your comments regarding your recent stay with us at The Zen Hotel. We always appreciate our guests’ feedback; as it helps us to continually improve so that we can offer a better experience for all of our future and returning guests. Although we have only 37 guestrooms in our total inventory, we offer a wide... More

San Marcos, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Three nights of pleasant surroundings and outstanding cleanliness. Enjoyed the breakfasts, small conference room, free newspapers, nice touch of fresh fruit and cookies, and Asian decor. The staff are attentive and helpful. I'll happily return.

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ricberr, General Manager at The Zen Hotel, responded to this review
18 April 2013

Dear Guest, All our staff here at The Zen Hotel appreciates your wonderful feedback. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Tripadvisor community. I am glad to learn that you enjoyed your 3-night stay and found our breakfast to your satisfaction. We are in the process of expanding that area to provide additional comfort for all our guests enjoying... More

Austin, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

The Zen was a last min add-on to my 3 day trip to the Bay Area but it was an excellent night's stay. It was so good that I'll be back ! The room, work area and bathroom were very clean - not a speck of dust. I am very particular about bathroom cleanliness and the Zen's was spotless. Some... More

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Hawai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I recently stayed at the Zen Hotel so I could attend a function for my son at Stanford. I was initially disappointed that the hotel wasn't closer to Stanford but it wasn't a problem. A bus runs up and down El Camino Real regularly. I think the fare is $1. Our room was clean and large, I had 2 queen... More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We stayed in Rm 208 (a double queen bedded room) for 2 nights. This was a quiet room away from the road and backing onto a narrow garden area. Room was comfortable and the beds excellent. Breakfast was functional, but very well done given the style of hotel. At the end of the day, this is a motel that works... More

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Also Known As:
Townhouse Hotel Palo Alto
Address: 4164 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Region: United States > California > Palo Alto
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Family Hotels in Palo Alto
#5 Business Hotels in Palo Alto
Price range (per night): S$141 - 320
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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