Cardinal Hotel

Cardinal Hotel

Hotel
2 stars 

235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Excellent418 verified ratings
8.2

C$ 241

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Thu 18/12
Fri 19/12
Standard Room
1 queen bed
C$ 241
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
C$ 254
nightly with fees
1 king bed
C$ 260
nightly with fees
Queen room
bed type unknown
C$ 258
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1 queen bed
C$ 277
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
C$ 279
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
C$ 525
nightly with fees
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About Cardinal Hotel

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of Cardinal Hotel, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on 11 December 2025.
Hotel with a coffee shop, 10-minute walk to Stanford Shopping Center This smoke-free hotel features a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additi...

Good to Know

Check-in time2:00 PM
Check-out time11:00 AM
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+1 650 323 5101

Perks and amenities at Cardinal Hotel

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at Cardinal Hotel
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

General

  • Radio
  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Safety deposit box
  • Cribs available
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • EV charging station
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Room service
  • Smoke alarms
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Shower
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Shower cap
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Accessible parking
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Adapter
  • Slippers
  • First-aid kit
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Key card access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Allergy-free room
  • CCTV outside property
  • No smoking
  • Bathtub
  • Restaurant
  • Laptop safe
  • Express check-out
  • Parking
  • Body soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Bottle of water
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Telephone
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Safe
  • Toothbrush
  • City view
  • Trash cans
  • Coffee machine
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Conditioner
  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • 24hr front desk
  • Storage available

Activities

  • Golf

Services

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service

Reviews for Cardinal Hotel

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at Cardinal Hotel, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 418 reviews of Cardinal Hotel to date. Review data was last updated on 11 December 2025.
8.2
Very good418 verified ratings
Pros +
  • "The hotel door is kind of very low-profile, but you'll feel" (in 1 review)
  • "Lovely historic hotel, beautiful lobby" (in 9 reviews)
  • Cental Palo Alto is beautiful in the evening and you can walk to Stanford (in 2 reviews)
Cons -
  • Reception area in hotel very very old (in 10 reviews)
  • Bathrm door squeaks. (in 1 review)
  • Ridiculous for a shared bathroom. (in 10 reviews)
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Photos of Cardinal Hotel

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Explore Palo Alto

Cardinal Hotel is located at 235 Hamilton Avenue in the neighbourhood of Palo Alto. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 11 December 2025.

Most Popular Landmarks

Museum of American Heritage

6 mins walk

0.5 km

Lathrop House

8 mins walk

0.7 km

Nature Gallery

11 mins walk

0.9 km

Stanford Shopping Center

15 mins walk

1.3 km

Stanford Mausoleum

17 mins walk

1.4 km

Museum of American Heritage

6 mins walk

0.5 km

Lathrop House

8 mins walk

0.7 km

Nature Gallery

11 mins walk

0.9 km

Stanford Shopping Center

15 mins walk

1.3 km

Stanford Mausoleum

17 mins walk

1.4 km

Closest Airports

  • How far is Cardinal Hotel from Stanford Stadium?

    Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto is 1.1 km away from Cardinal Hotel.

FAQs when booking at Cardinal Hotel

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding reservations, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at Cardinal Hotel. FAQs were last updated on 11 December 2025.
  • How close is Cardinal Hotel to the nearest airport, San Jose Airport?

    There are 36.2 km between the closest airport, San Jose Airport, and Cardinal Hotel. The drive to the airport from the hotel should take you 0h 28m with a normal traffic flow. It’s important to take high traffic times into consideration, especially in metropolitan areas.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from San Jose Airport to Cardinal Hotel?

    Getting from San Jose Airport to Cardinal Hotel can be as easy as renting a car at the airport’s rental desk for, on average, C$ 84/day in Palo Alto. Luckily, Cardinal Hotel has parking on site for guests who choose this method of transportation. Taking a taxi or rideshare service from the nearest airport, San Jose Airport, to your hotel is often the most cost effective transportation solution.

  • What is the Cardinal Hotel phone number?

    For questions about Cardinal Hotel and your reservation, contact the front desk directly at +1 650 323 5101.

  • Does Cardinal Hotel have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Cardinal Hotel has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What is the check-out time at Cardinal Hotel?

    Check-out should be before 11:00 AM. For checking in at Cardinal Hotel, guests should plan for any time after 2:00 PM on the day of their scheduled arrival.

  • How much does it cost to stay at Cardinal Hotel, Palo Alto?

    C$ 122 per night is the best price found recently for a room at Cardinal Hotel, with average deals around C$ 274 per night. Enter your dates in the form above to see current prices.

  • Is there a restaurant at Cardinal Hotel?

    There is a restaurant located in Cardinal Hotel. Please contact them for kitchen hours.

  • Does Cardinal Hotel have a laundry service?

    Yes, there is a hotel laundry service for guests at Cardinal Hotel. No need to pack a travel iron either, as the accommodation can provide one.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at Cardinal Hotel?

    For the best chance to save money on your Cardinal Hotel reservation, consider staying in January, when prices are typically at their lowest (C$ 154).

  • What is the cheapest day to check into Cardinal Hotel?

    Consider checking into Cardinal Hotel on Monday, when the nightly price is typically at its lowest (average nightly rate of C$ 309).

  • How far is Cardinal Hotel from Stanford Stadium?

    Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto is 1.1 km away from Cardinal Hotel.

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