The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property

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Fountain
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Pet-friendly

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Stanford University
A fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto offers 54 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Nest Hotel Palo Alto's great location. During your stay, you'll be close to Stanford University. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Stanford University and 6 minutes from Stanford Shopping Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A fitness center, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Nest Hotel Palo Alto. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 bar
  • Manager's reception (select days)
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley
Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley Palo Alto
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Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto
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Palo Alto Quality Inn
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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 585 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a convenient and lovely place to stay while visiting for the holiday weekend. The comfortable beds and room-darkening shades set us up for some very restful sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Deceiving 100%
I did check out the very same day I came. Had to change hotel. The pictures are soooo deceiving. Nothing to do with the reality of the hotel. Misleading big time !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen, Orinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, receptionist very helpful and friendly.Room clean with modern
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

J

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Priyanka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be back!
The staff were so friendly. We loved the free wine tasting and the room and bathroom were spacious. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalilah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was really well kept up the interior and exterior. There was also a lot of parking easy accessible to room and the service is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yajie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised that this hotel in the middle of Palo Alto was here! It’s convenient, safe and economical. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Ali, Woodland Hills

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area free electric charging
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel the only thing that we had an issue with was the bed was extremely hard, otherwise great place, food and wine was great, front desk was really helpful and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheuk Hei

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024