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The Cardinal Hotel

8.8/10 from 281 reviews
Amenities

  • Free WiFi

  • Garage

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Where you'll be
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Check in

Feb 24th 2026

Check out

Feb 25th 2026

Travelers

2 guests
  • Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

    • 250 sq ft

    • Free WiFi

    • Garage

    • Sleeps 3

    • 1 Queen Bed

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    Not available

  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

    • 250 sq ft

    • Free WiFi

    • Garage

    • Sleeps 3

    • 1 King Bed

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    Not available

  • Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

    • 250 sq ft

    • Free WiFi

    • Garage

    • Sleeps 4

    • 2 Double Beds

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    Not available

  • Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Corner

    • 260 sq ft

    • Free WiFi

    • Garage

    • Sleeps 3

    • 1 King Bed

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    Not available

About this property
The Cardinal Hotel

With a stay at The Cardinal Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Palo Alto, within a 10-minute walk of Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Stanford University Medical Center and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Facebook Campus.

Languages

English, Spanish, French

Policies
Check-in

Check-in between 2:00 PM - anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Other instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Property payment types

American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Cash not accepted, Debit cards

Important information
Optional extras
  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 15 per day (39 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Other information
General
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets
  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions