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This 2-star hotel in PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES offers accommodations suited for a variety of travel needs.
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Cardinal Hotel
PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES
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Cardinal Hotel is a hotel located in PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES. This property offers basic accommodations at an accessible price point.
Built in 1924, this historic Palo Alto hotel is just 1.6 km 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 non-smoking 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 centre 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.
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Cardinal Hotel in PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES can be suitable for couples, families, groups and business travelers, depending on the room type and services you choose.
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Location
PALO ALTO, CA
Category
2 stars
Check-in
2026-09-08
Check-out
2026-09-15
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Gym
Restaurant
Business Centre
24H RECEPTION*
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Cardinal Hotel is located in PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES. The listed address is 235 HAMILTON AVE.
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