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Dinah's Garden Hotel & Trader Vic's

4261 El Camino Real Palo Alto, 94306 California

Trader Vic’s cuisine at Palo Alto all-suites hotel

In Bay Area's South Bay
Surrounded by tropical lagoons and landscaped gardens, this Bay Area hotel is 3 miles from downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, and the Stanford Shopping Center. Show more
Pool, Polynesian food
A swimming pool, fitness center, and restaurant are available at Dinah's Garden Hotel & Trader Vic's. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the property.
Complimentary WiFi
Guest suites at Dinah's Garden Hotel & Trader Vic's include safes, balconies, complimentary weekday newspapers, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Hide

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4.4out of 5

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88%

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Room type  
Garden Room
1 king bed or 1 queen bed. Down comforter. Triple-sheeted beds with 500-thread-count linens. Pillow menu. Views of the pool and gardens. Buildings 100, 200, 300. Approximately 340 square feet. Balcony/patio with pool view. Large desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. TV Internet access available. Multi-line phone with speakerphone and voice mail. 27-inch TV with free movie channels, OnCommand Video, premium cable channels, pay movies, and VCR. Newspapers delivered upon request. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with shower only, hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and telephone. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Microwave (on request)
Deluxe Room with King Bed
One king bed or two queen beds with triple-sheeting and 500-thread count linens. Down comforter. Pillow menu. 600 buildings. Approximately 465 square feet. Balcony/patio. Garden or water view. Separate sitting and dining areas. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Multi-line telephone with speakerphone and voice mail. Flat-panel television with cable service, pay movies, and VCR. Newspapers delivered upon request. Kitchenette. Refrigerator. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Bathroom telephone. Iron/ironing board. Microwave (on request). Rollaway beds available.
Lanai King Suite with Fireplace
One king bed. Select Comfort mattress.Triple sheeting. Cotton sheets. Down comforter. Pillow menu. Lanai with garden view. Approximately 500 square feet. Designer furnishings. Vaulted ceilings. Separate sitting and dining areas. Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control. Fireplace. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Telephone. Two 27-inch TVs with satellite service, premium channels, pay movies, and VCR. Multi-line phone with voice mail. Refrigerator. Microwave on request. Bathroom with shower only, telephone, and personalized Dinah’s signature robes and slippers. Guestrooms are all non-smoking.
Theme Suite with Jacuzzi Tub
One king bed. Tempur-Pedic mattress. Triple-sheeted beds with 500-thread count linens. Down comforter. Cotton sheets. Pillow menu. Balcony. Garden view. Separate dining and sitting areas. Building 800. Approximately 529 square feet. Décor varies from room to room, sample themes include Milan, Africa, or Provence. Complimentary wireless Internet access. TV-based Internet access. Flat-panel 27-inch TV with satellite service, pay movies, and VCR. HBO. Multi-line telephone with voice mail. Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils, and kitchen linens (dishtowels, sponges, etc). Bathroom with hair dryer, telephone, jetted tub (bathtub only), bathrobes, and slippers. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Evening turndown service with fresh fruit, ice, and chocolates at bedside.
Executive Suite with Steam Shower
One king bed. Hotel and garden view. Located in all-suites building, 800. Exotic-wood, designer furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Full kitchen with china, cutlery, and glassware. Dishwasher. Dinah’s signature robes and slippers. Steam shower. Exercise bike. Complimentary Wall Street Journal or USA Today delivery. Shopping service.
Deluxe With with Two Beds
2 double beds. Premium bedding. Select Comfort mattress. Down comforter. Pillow menu. Triple sheeting. Cotton sheets. Garden or water view. Approximately 465 square feet. Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Desk. In-room safe. Premium satellite TV with free and pay movies. Speakerphone with voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Kitchenette. Refrigerator. Microwave (on request). Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom with telephone and hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Electronic check-out. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Non-smoking only.
Standard Guestroom
1 bed or 2 beds. Premium bedding. Desk. In-room safe. Individually decorated. Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Cable/satellite television channels. Television. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Speakerphone. Fax machine. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Bathroom phone. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Extra towels/bedding in room. Electronic check-out. In-room massage available. Cribs (infant beds) available. Air conditioning. Climate control. Non-smoking only.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • There are no room charges for children 16 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
  • Minimum check-in age is 21
  • Check-in time ends at
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Check-in time starts at
  • Pets accepted
  • Pet maximum weight in kg is 18
  • Pet maximum weight in lb is 40
  • Maximum number of pets per room - 2
  • American Express accepted
  • Discover accepted
  • Eurocard accepted
  • JCB International accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Pet fee: USD 25 per room (varies based on length of stay)
    • Pet deposit: USD 25 per night
    • Deposit: USD 25 per night (for stays between 1 January - 31 December)
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
  • The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
    • City/local tax: USD 1.5
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Renovations and Closures

The hotel will be renovating from 15 December 2011 to 25 December 2011. The following areas are affected: Select guestrooms

Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance. Completion dates are subject to change.

This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

Awards and Affiliations

A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified

This property participates in California Green Lodging Program, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.

Accessibility Options

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Handicapped parking

Property Amenities

  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Poolside bar
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Parking (free)
  • Self parking
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Banquet facilities
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Exhibit space
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Event catering
  • Internet access - wireless
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Security guard
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of suites - 33
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Patio
  • Shoe shine
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Umbrella
  • Wedding services
  • Business center
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Total number of rooms - 129
  • On-site car rental
  • ATM/banking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Health club
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) full
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-out
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Microwave in lobby
  • Parking garage
  • Parking nearby
  • Garden
  • Year Built - 1957
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 1786
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 7
  • Television in lobby

Rooms

This Palo Alto hotel has 98 guestrooms and 31 suites, all of which include complimentary wireless Internet access, premium cable channels, VCRs, and refrigerators.

Private balconies or patios offer views of the gardens or lagoon. Dinah's Garden Hotel's theme suites contain distinctive and unique décor based on the theme; sample themes include Milan, Provence, or Africa. Some include jetted tubs or steam showers. Lanai suites contain a fireplace and have and lagoon views.

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Television Internet access
  • Voice mail
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Hair dryer
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • In-room massage available
  • Daily housekeeping daily
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Bathroom phone
  • Television
  • Non-smoking only
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Speakerphone
  • Individually decorated

Dining

Trader Vic's - Home to the original Mai Tai and trademark drinks this restaurant serves exotic dishes that blend flavors of Polynesia, Europe and Asia into seafood, steaks, and originals such as Bongo Bongo Soup. Serves dinner nightly. Banquet facilities are available for up to 200 guests.

Poolside Grill - Offering indoor dining by the fireplace in the winter or outdoors by the pool in the spring and summer. Cocktails, room service, and Sunday brunch are available. Open 365 days a year, without exception, from early morning till mid-afternoon.

Dinah's Garden Hotel & Trader Vic's, Palo Alto,  California, Dining Restaurant

Renovations and Closures

The hotel will be renovating from 15 December 2011 to 25 December 2011. The following areas are affected: Select guestrooms

Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance. Completion dates are subject to change.

This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

Recreation

  • Swimming nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Dinah's Garden Hotel & Trader Vic's

4.4
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.4
Hotel condition:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.6
Neighbourhood:
4.2
89%

of guests recommend

out of 61 reviews

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A Traveller from Denmark
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 6 Nov 2011

“nice sized rooms, and different from the typical US hotel”

Nice and quiet hotel, in good location for Mountain View meetings etc. Large room (at least the suites) with touch of personality. Poolarea and "gardens" not something I would recommend for family trip. Gym with direct access to outside rest area was nice touch. Reception area and staff very friendly.

A Traveller from San Diego California
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 15 Oct 2011

“Journey Back in Time”

The hotel was probably great in its day. The property is in good repair & is attractive, but is very 50's-60's style, and updating has been done but it still appears very dated.

A Traveller from Los Angeles, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 10 Oct 2011

“Comfortable Rooms”

Very comfortable rooms, and lovely nice gardens. A bit of a drive to downtown Palo Alto, and there's a great German Pastry shop nearby.

Area recommendations
Great restaurants nearby, driving distance....Very comfortable rooms, and nice gardens and property.
Jeff B from Seattle, WA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 4 Oct 2011

“Good value for the area”

Rooms where nice, great location

A Traveller from Mill Valley
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 26 Sep 2011

“Nice place to stay”

Attended a soccer tournament in Palo Alto. Several families booked rooms at Dinah's. This was a good move. The girls loved the pool. The room was clean quiet and comfortable.

A Traveller from Austin, TX
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 24 Sep 2011

“Dirty and unpleasant”

This place could use some upgrading of service and quality of food.

A Traveller from Monterey, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 19 Sep 2011

“Better than the price would indicate”

Great room, great price

Chris from London
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 5 Sep 2011

“Comfortable hotel in Palo Alto”

Relaxed & comfortable setting

A Traveller from Napa, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 25 Jul 2011

“Great Poolside Area.....”

However, the breakfast that I ordered (two egg omelette with swiss cheese, mushrooms, ham and avocado) came with two eggs, cheddar cheese and ham. My companion had ordered three eggs, chedddar cheese, ham and mushrooms and he got three eggs, swiss cheese, green peppers, ham and mushrooms. Told the waiter and he did nothing about correcting the order or take it off the bill....I didn't eat my breakfast. Other than that, I will return, just not order the omelettes which they are known for!

Area recommendations
You can't go wrong with any place in Palo Alto!
A Traveller
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 1 Jul 2011

“No early check-in”

The room was very nice, and a good value relative to what else I saw in the area. The bad: I arrived at 12:30, and they didn't have a room ready for me, telling me check-in time was 3, but they would call me when it was ready. I come back at 3, not having gotten a call, and had to wait until 3:30 for the room to be ready. Most hotels will make an effort to accommodate early check-in's, and making me wait 30 minutes past their check-in time, when I was there 2.5 hours early is upsetting. Aside from this issue, the stay was quite nice.

Dinah's Garden Hotel & Trader Vic's

4261 El Camino Real Palo Alto, 94306 California

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Los Altos History Museum - 3 km / 1.9 mi
  • Computer History Museum - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
  • Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts - 4 km / 2.5 mi
  • Shoreline Park - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
  • Shoreline Amphitheater - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
  • Stanford Stadium - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
  • Stanford University - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
  • Cantor Arts Center - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
  • Stanford Mausoleum - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
  • Stanford University Arboretum - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
  • Arastredero Preserve - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
  • California's Great America - 13.2 km / 8.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • Connected to shopping center
  • In business district
  • Airport nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • University nearby
  • Train station nearby

The preferred airport for Dinah's Garden Hotel & Trader Vic's is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 33.1 km / 20.6 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Francisco, CA, United States (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Area:

Palo Alto - Menlo Park, California, United States of America: Originally named by two Irishmen in 1853, Menlo Park has earned Tree City USA recognition for its 10,400 street trees. Visitors find a mix of shops, cafés, and artists’ studios at the serene Allied Arts Guild, a garden oasis. More greenery awaits at Burgess Park, Seminary Oaks Park, and Bayview Park, host to Annual Kite Day. In Palo Alto, south of Menlo Park, take some time to walk the grounds of the prestigious Stanford University.

Dinah's Garden Hotel & Trader Vic's

4261 El Camino Real Palo Alto, 94306 California

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