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Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Formerly Howard Johnson Express Inn - Palo Alto)
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Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto
Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto
Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto
Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto
Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto
Quality Inn Stanford / Palo Alto
Ranked #20 of 23 hotels in Palo Alto
3.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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Poncha Springs, CO
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“"Quality" has slipped”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

I had reviewed this Quality Inn on Trip Advisor a year or so ago and rated it fairly high. At the time, I was impressed with the overall condition and service of the hotel. Unfortunately, since then both have slipped. My room felt grungy, with worn furniture, bed spread, etc. It had an unpleasant odor and during the night the heater rattled like a china closet in an earthquake. The bed, however, was comfortable and I was able to get a good night's slip despite the noisy heater. I didn't partake of the breakfast buffet on this trip, so have no comment on that.

Room Tip: I'd recommend a second-level room due to parking lot noise early in the morning.
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Orlando, Florida
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“good, economical hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

I had a large, quiet room with good beds, TV, Wi -FI, etc. Room was clean with no smells, breakfast typical of chain motels, and it is close driving distance to the university. I would not hesitate to stay here again.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 review
“MAYBE”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

Adequate for most short stays. The shower was a major problem, seemed like with the underwhelming volume of water enough time was required with the shower running to equal a normal short shower with a normal water pressure . . .
The breakfast was adequate too if one appeared before parts were used up; there was no replenishing of any item that ran out.
Beds comfortable, staff very polite and accomodating. As usual, no cleaning what wasn't readily visible (used condoms behind the bedside stand).

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Only a last resort”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011

We stayed at this Inn while we were visiting family in Palo Alto. The rooms were ok, but ours had a terrible smell and we ended up requesting to be moved. The breakfast was average and the blueberry waffles were terrible. Overall, I would only stay here as a last resort. We are trying another hotel for our next trip even though it is not as close as we would like.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Eugene, Oregon
2 reviews
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“Excellent hotel, great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011

I highly recommend this hotel. We stayed here during my son's visit to Stanford Hospital. The price was very reasonable, our room was huge, the breakfast was good, the beds comfortable. Best of all, unlike most Palo Alto hotels, it was set back from busy El Camino, so the room was quiet. I could take walks in the lovely neighborhood right by the hotel. The front desk manager was excellent--efficient, courteous, with a fine attention to detail. It was an easy ten-minute drive to Stanford Hospital and Stanford Shopping Center.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Formerly Howard Johnson Express Inn - Palo Alto)
Price range (per night):* INR5,629 - 7,412

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