Cardinal Hotel

Front desk ladies are super helpful and nice. Hotel rooms are clean, neat, and quiet. Historical evaluator is fun. Super close to restaurants and markets. Good stay!

The only place we stay in Palo Alto! Perfect location, easy (free) parking curbside and walkable to restaurants, cocktails/wine bars, shopping, and historic Stanford Theater! Front desk staff is always friendly and helpful. Quiet and comfortable!

The old building is certainly historical looking and pleasant. The neighborhood is nice with several restaurants you can walk to. However, no modern amenities are to be had. The elevator felt like it could break down, the outer second door on it could injure someone as it snaps closed and there is no coffee machine or microwave in the room. A small carafe of coffee was available in the lobby, but promptly taken away at 9 AM. The walls are thin and we heard noise from the room above us till 1 AM. The sunlight streamed in at 7 AM through the old wooden shutters. No blackout shades. The old style radiator made the room so stuffy. We had to leave the fan on all night. Bed was uncomfortable and the pillows were either too flat and soft or too hard and high. Only street parking available and you have to move your car every two hours 8 to 5. We cannot recommend this hotel, although the staff are helpful and friendly,

We found that parking was frequently difficult. Also, it would be wonderful to have a breakfast service in the hotel!

Parking was somewhat easy. Staff were very accommodating. Ships were available and suitable. I loved the experience

Parking is a huge hassle. Also there is no proper heat in the rooms. Must wait for radiator to come on. This isn’t rural Maine … come on folks each room needs a thermostat and the ability to set temp.

Parking was easy and the neighborhood was fantastic. Very comfortable room, would have been nice to have a small fridge but it was a great stay.

Beautiful historic building in central Palo Alto and great antiques in the foyer and nice staff. However, the rooms have no A/C. Also, no mini-fridge, no coffee in the room, and no dedicated parking. So, if you’re looking for an authentic 1925 experience of no amenities and trying to sleep in a puddle of sweat with the window open and ceiling fan whirring, this is for you. It was not for us. We left after the first night.

Old world charm in the heart of downtown. If you like a hotel with an interesting history that takes you back to the 1920’s and 30’s, Stay here. Ride the very old (but not scary) elevator or take the stairs that don’t creak ( but you wish they did.)

Great hotel in the middle of downtown Palo Alto. Some quaint old features like the elevator. Comfortable lounge to relax by the fireplace.

The room was a little small but very, very clean! A very old building but the rooms were redone, so a great mix of old and new!

An impressive historic landmark, staff is friendly, rooms & facilities are clean, in the center of Stanford.

Front desk ladies are super helpful and nice. Hotel rooms are clean, neat, and quiet. Historical evaluator is fun. Super close to restaurants and markets. Good stay!

I liked the quaint look of the cardinal. I was not aware that there was no AC. opening the window was necessary but there should’ve been a screen. Some small insects were found in my room, they looked like fleas.

Great location. Spacious, clean rooms with everything you could need. Staff was kind and accommodating. This is a great hotel if you’re looking for one in the area.

Had a great stay for two nights for a work trip in the area. Staff is incredibly accommodating and the room was spotlessly clean. Great location.

Clean room and bath. Helpful staff. Excellent location for a Stanford campus visit.

Charming vintage gem in Palo Alto. Our room was clean with a private bathroom. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location can’t be beat with restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops and a short walk to Stanford University. Cardinal Hotel has character, history and a central location. We enjoyed our stay.

This 100 year old hotel is beautiful! Perfect location! Very clean! Super helpful and friendly staff!

Very clean. Charming. Felt like home. Priced right

The front desk staff was very nice and the hotel is in a great location. However, it was very noisy. I could literally hear every step the person in the room above us took as well as his conversation verbatim. Lastly, there is no air conditioning which could have been miserable if it was warmer.

No fridge

This hotel, like many others, has no AC. So you are forced to either open your window and not sleep due the noise or close it and not sleep due to the heat This is only a winter time hotel

My room window was right above the attached restaurant downstairs. The noise was terrible. Sleeping was hard and the windows were not at all sound proof.

No A/C when it was 100 degrees in Palo Alto. Only ceiling fans. It’s an old school hotel, which I like, but they should upgrade to A/C. Also, if they put you on the side of the alley, you’ll be greeted with the constant sounds of bottles and trash being emptied. You’ll need earplugs. Location is great.

The noises around this hotel are unbearable. Because the windows are old and thin every little noise from the street come into your room. I had a 05.30AM wake up call from someone operating saw machine outside the hotel. The slamming litter bins are outside one side of the hotel and there is a ton of noise around the hotel in general. I only booked this because Sheraton PA was full. Never going back.

I stayed at the excellent Cardinal Hotel in Palo Alto for 2 nights for a business trip and had a wonderful, cozy stay at this unique and historic gem. I make it a point to seek out old hotels that are full of character, so this was the perfect place for me. Some of the rooms utilize a shared toilet and shower in the hall. While the whole hotel is a deal compared to surrounding options, the rooms utilizing the shared facilities are very affordable. I peeked my head in the toilet/shower and they were immaculate! They provide a robe and slippers in the room, so if you choose a room with a shared bath, you're covered, quite literally. I booked a room that had its own bathroom, and my room was cozy and clean with a comfortable bed. The walk-in shower in my room looked brand new and had great heat and pressure. The provided shampoo, conditioner, and body wash smelled and felt luxurious. There is no AC at this hotel, but the window opened, which was such a treat on a delightfully cool fall night. I adore a fresh breeze, so I was happy. The sounds of the city floated in, and I even enjoyed a multimedia art installation projected on a nearby building one evening—built-in entertainment for the win. By 1030, it was quiet, however, and I slept soundly until the morning. If you're a noise-sensitive person, you might want a more modern option, but I had a blast.

Beautiful historic building in central Palo Alto and great antiques in the foyer and nice staff. However, the rooms have no A/C. Also, no mini-fridge, no coffee in the room, and no dedicated parking. So, if you’re looking for an authentic 1925 experience of no amenities and trying to sleep in a puddle of sweat with the window open and ceiling fan whirring, this is for you. It was not for us. We left after the first night.

it is very loud during midnight, making it hard for me to sleep well. The loud sound is from the street and maybe there are trucks loading things or collecting garbage.

The Cardinal is a quaint little boutique hotel. The guest rooms have been nicely remodeled. The rooms are small and the bathrooms are VERY small. The hotel is very conveniently located to shopping and restaurants.

Location is excellent and old world charm is lovely. Service was average and it didn\'t appear that there was much effort to improve the customer experience. One thermos of coffee offered in the lobby . Always empty by 8 am and cold. Tv channels very limited. Seems like the attitude is "we have a great location, so don\'t have to provide service"

Front desk ladies are super helpful and nice. Hotel rooms are clean, neat, and quiet. Historical evaluator is fun. Super close to restaurants and markets. Good stay!

The only place we stay in Palo Alto! Perfect location, easy (free) parking curbside and walkable to restaurants, cocktails/wine bars, shopping, and historic Stanford Theater! Front desk staff is always friendly and helpful. Quiet and comfortable!

Staff are amazing! My stay was wonderful! Highly recommend!

The staff members are amazing! Super cozy and clean

I slept very well there. The staff is nice. Thanks!

Clean room and bath. Helpful staff. Excellent location for a Stanford campus visit.

I had a wonderful stay at the Cardinal. The room is neat and comfortable, and the location is so convenient. Also the staffs are extremely friendly and helpful.

This 100 year old hotel is beautiful! Perfect location! Very clean! Super helpful and friendly staff!

The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our special requests. The location was fantastic. We requested a quiet room and it fit the bill. The atmosphere was charming. Old school feel but the rooms were updated. Highly recommend.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Cardinal Hotel. We came up for a show at the Frost Amphitheater and it's an easy walk to there. The hotel is chocked full of charm. It's an older hotel with classic design elements. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The Cardinal Hotel is within walking distance of lots of restaurants, bars, and higher-end shopping. It is located less than a mile from the Palo Alto Caltrain station .. so a trip up the peninsula to San Francisco would be an easy day-trip. If you're visiting Stanford, it's about a mile to the campus entrance. Staff was very nice .. we'll stay there again if coming to Palo Alto.

Wonderful place to stay that is in the middle of wonderful dining and easy walk to Stanford

We love this hotel but be prepared for the street noise - you may need earplugs for the 4:00 AM garbage trucks on Monday morning and for the smaller rooms and bathrooms of an old downtown hotel. That said - the location is incredibly convenient, staff is outstanding, period decor and architecture is lovely, and it is just ten minutes from the Stanford medical center.

The noises around this hotel are unbearable. Because the windows are old and thin every little noise from the street come into your room. I had a 05.30AM wake up call from someone operating saw machine outside the hotel. The slamming litter bins are outside one side of the hotel and there is a ton of noise around the hotel in general. I only booked this because Sheraton PA was full. Never going back.

This property is in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. Walking distance to shops and dining. Will definitely stay at this property again.

Great location, very walkable and 1.6 miles to center of Stanford campus. Very clean rooms! And comfortable beds. No air-conditioning, however, electric fans worked well.

Nice hotel in a great area.

Ideal for public transportation and walking to restaurants and theaters. Sweet older hotel with charm.

Perfect location. Great historic hotel.

Great location and easy access to all downtown amenities.

Location is excellent and old world charm is lovely. Service was average and it didn\'t appear that there was much effort to improve the customer experience. One thermos of coffee offered in the lobby . Always empty by 8 am and cold. Tv channels very limited. Seems like the attitude is "we have a great location, so don\'t have to provide service"

Wonderful place to stay that is in the middle of wonderful dining and easy walk to Stanford

I loved staying at the Cardinal hotel. It was the perfect location to access Stanford, my venue at the Crown Plaza, and access to outdoor dining from breakfast through dinner. The hotel is essentially located in the heart of Palo Alto, where I felt safe and comfortable walking around by myself. I highly recommend Recommend it and woukd stay there again with my family.

This historic hotel is lovely. It has a great location. I had a room directly over the restaurant, so the smell of breakfast and preparing food was very noticeable.

We found that parking was frequently difficult. Also, it would be wonderful to have a breakfast service in the hotel!

Stayed here for 2 nights & was a great experience, shopping & diner literally downstairs from hotel.

We enjoyed an outstanding experience at the Cardinal Hotel. Location, area and proximity to Stanford Stadium were perfect. The staff was kind and attentive. The breakfast at Maxine’s Bistro was excellent.

Great location and easy access to all downtown amenities.

Location is great with easy to walk options and plenty of choice around the hotel. Dining is closed Mondays that is a problem

A very special place with history! We really loved it. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud, very comfortable. Also the Christmas decoration in the hotel lobby was fabulous. A nice place to drink complimentary tee or coffee and enjoy the ambience.