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About the Hotel

488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States, CA 94301
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Rooms

Graduate Palo Alto features 100 rooms across six floors. Accommodations include double and quadruple rooms. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, an electric kettle, and a private entrance. Connecting rooms are available. Rooms feature custom art depicting university traditions. Free WiFi is available in each room.

Onsite dining

The hotel has two restaurants, including President's Terrace, a rooftop bar. Lou & Herbert's is an all-day café. The hotel provides a choice of à la carte or American breakfast, available for a fee.

Leisure

Graduate Palo Alto offers a fitness centre. The hotel provides free bikes. Guests can use the terrace. Curated events and adventures are available.

Location & Transportation

Located a mile from Stanford University. The hotel is 2 km from Stanford University and 3.5 km from Gryphon Stringed Instruments. Oakland Coliseum is 45 km away. California Ave Caltrain is 3 km from the hotel. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 30 km away.

Services

The hotel features a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Onsite valet parking is available for $50. The hotel offers concierge services. Pets are allowed, with a maximum weight of 75 lbs and a limit of two pets per room. A deposit is required. Non-smoking rooms are available; a fee is assessed for smoking in non-smoking rooms.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Graduate Corner King Room High Floor
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Graduate Corner King Room Bath Tub Mobility Accessible
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Graduate King Room Hearing Accessible
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Graduate Corner King Room Hearing Accessible
2 persons
31 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Palo Alto 1.6 km
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 26.0 km
San Francisco International (SFO) 31.8 km
Train
California Ave Caltrain 2.6 km
Train100 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
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Location

488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States, CA 94301
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488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States, CA 94301
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