Cardinal Hotel | Hotel in Palo Alto

| 8.3 (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: Restaurant, Laundry, Accessibility, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 264 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . 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.

You can check the reviews and description of this 44 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Palo Alto. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Cardinal Hotel in Palo Alto is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Cardinal Hotel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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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
  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant
Parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
General
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Elevator
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • 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
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • 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
Selina
May 4, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
Mexico
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Very nice and super clean room. The shared bathroom and shower were also very clean and large and right next to our room. Great location! Quiet at night.
Negative: The hotel reached out to us via text message to confirm whether we are ok with the shared bathroom in our booking or if we would like to upgrade our room to one with an ensuite bathroom. We responded that we would like to upgrade but never received a response. We also sent an email to ask about storage for our luggage before check-in and had to send a follow-up to receive a response.
Summary: Lovely and clean room and shared bathroom
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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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

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

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

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

Media & Technology

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

Bathroom

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

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

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

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

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 231 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

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

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Adapter, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

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

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Adapter, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

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

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Adapter, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

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

View

Inner courtyard view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Adapter, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

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

Services

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

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

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

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

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

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this Cardinal Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Cardinal Hotel?

Check-in time for Cardinal Hotel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Cardinal Hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this Cardinal Hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Cardinal Hotel?

Best-rates for the Cardinal Hotel starts from $231 per night with includes Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Internet, Parking, EV Charge Station, Sports/Activities, Restaurant, Laundry, Accessibility, Security/Safety with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Cardinal Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Cardinal Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Cardinal Hotel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Cardinal Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Cardinal Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Cardinal Hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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