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Garden Court Hotel

520 Cowper Street Palo Alto, 94301 California

Business-friendly Palo Alto hotel with a complimentary breakfast

Airport nearby
This business-friendly hotel is located in the city center, close to Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center, Stanford University, and Stanford University Arboretum. Also nearby are Stanford Mausoleum and Stanford Stadium. Show more
Restaurant, bar/lounge
In addition to a restaurant, Garden Court Hotel features a spa tub. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center and a hair salon.
CD players/MP3 docks
Guestrooms open to balconies with city or courtyard views and feature beds with pillowtop mattresses. Other amenities include flat-panel televisions with premium digital channels and MP3 docking stations. Hide

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Deluxe Suite King
1 king1 sleeper sofaPillowtop mattress with signature bedding including Egyptian cotton linens, triple sheeting, and down duvet. Balcony with view of the city and courtyard. Desk with ergonomic chair. MP3 docking station. 42-inch flat-panel television with premium digital channels, first-run movies, and OnCommand video. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Laptop-compatible safe and in-room safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning. Wheelchair accessible. Non-Smoking.
Deluxe guestroom with a queen bed
1 queenPillowtop mattress with signature bedding including Egyptian cotton linens, triple sheeting, and down duvet. Balcony with view of the city and courtyard. Desk with ergonomic chair. MP3 docking station. 42-inch flat-panel television with premium digital channels, first-run movies, and OnCommand video. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Laptop-compatible safe and in-room safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning. Wheelchair accessible. Non-Smoking.
Deluxe guestroom with a king bed
1 kingPillowtop mattress with signature bedding including Egyptian cotton linens, triple sheeting, and down duvet. Balcony with view of the city and courtyard. Desk with ergonomic chair. MP3 docking station. 42-inch flat-panel television with premium digital channels, first-run movies, and OnCommand video. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Free local calls. Laptop-compatible safe and in-room safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning. Wheelchair accessible. Non-Smoking.
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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.

Know Before You Go
  • There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Policies
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Small pets only
  • Pets accepted
  • Check-in time starts at
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Pet maximum weight in lb is 150
  • Early departure fee charged
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Cash Deposit Required
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 17 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Pet fee: USD 50 per stay
    • Pet deposit: USD 50. per stay
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Accessibility Options

  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Accessible path of travel
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

Property Amenities

  • Concierge desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Total number of rooms - 62
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Event catering
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Valet parking
  • Elevator/lift
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Banquet facilities
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Secure parking
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Patio
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business services
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Computer rental
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Technology support staff
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Music library
  • Airport transportation
  • Creche (nursery)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking garage
  • Picnic area
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel 1
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Year Built - 1986
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 7000
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 8
  • Complimentary reception
  • Secretarial services
  • Security guard
  • Self parking
  • Shoe shine
  • Piano
  • Garden
  • Fax machine
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Photocopy machines
  • Spa tub
  • Suitable for children
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Translation services
  • Umbrella
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Video library
  • Wedding services
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rooms

Garden Court Hotel offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and CD players. Balconies open to city or courtyard views. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature signature bedding, Egyptian cotton linens, and triple sheeting. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-panel televisions come with premium digital channels, first-run movies, and Oncommand video. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers with handheld showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and makeup/shaving mirrors.

This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and ergonomic chairs, as well as multi-line phones with voice mail; free local calls are also provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and welcome amenities. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and extra towels/bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Garden Court Hotel, Palo Alto,  California, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pay movies
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Balcony
  • Hair dryer
  • Voice mail
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • VCR
  • Turndown service
  • Wake-up calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • In-room massage available
  • Bathrobes
  • CD player
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Desk
  • Window opens
  • Patio
  • Climate control
  • Multi-line phone
  • Free local calls
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • In-room safe
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Private bathroom
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Electronic check-out
  • Trouser press
  • Welcome amenities
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Digital television service
  • Flat-panel television
  • High-definition television
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Ergonomic chair
  • Cordless phone
  • Speakerphone
  • MP3 docking station
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • ESPN
  • First-run movies
  • HBO
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • OnCommand Video
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Signature bedding
  • City view
  • Courtyard view
  • Wheelchair accessible

Dining

Garden Court Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast. 24-hour room service is available.

Garden Court Hotel, Palo Alto,  California, Dining Ballroom/Banquet

Recreation

  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Garden Court Hotel

4.8
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.8
Hotel condition:
4.8
Room cleanliness:
4.9
Room comfort:
4.8
Location:
4.9
Neighbourhood:
4.8
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Howard P from New York, NY
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Nov 2011

“We love the Garden Court”

We've used the Garden Court as our home away from home since we began visiting Palo Alto when my son enrolled in Grad School at Stanford 4 years ago. The place has personality and charm, and it stands out from the many chain hotels in the area. The location smack in the middle of town makes it extremely convenient. The staff is extremely helpful, and I can report a recent experience where the reservation manager did some dumpster diving to retrieve my expensive wrist watch which had mistakingly fallen into the trash earlier that morning.

A Traveller from Chesterfield, Mo.
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 14 Nov 2011

“Best Hotel In Palo Alto Could Be Even Better”

Excellent hotel and service. The service from all employees was so good, it was unbelievable. Immaculate and well kept. Very expensive, though Expedia was able to get a better rate. Even at that, very pricey. For the expense, there could have been a better breakfast offered rather than coffee, sweet rolls and bread. At much less expensive hotels, there is more offered. For the expense, they could have offered a couple of bottles of water for each guest. Anything, including water was exorbitantly expensive. The housekeepers did put 2 pieces of fruit in the room each night. Bottom line is for the expense of this hotel, more could have been offered to the guests so that the guest did not have to pay the high prices or run around the neighborhood scavenging for a simple snack or thirst quencher that was reasonable in price. The 2 pieces of fruit are a good idea. With a couple of bottles of water per guest, it would go a lot further. Even a continental like Hampton Inn offering would also go a long way with guests.

Area recommendations
The area near the Hotel was fine. Close to shops, dining and entertainment. If healthy and good weather can easily walk to Stanford Campus.
A Traveller from Sarasota, FL
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 10 Dec 2010

“The perfect place to stay in Palo Alto”

We have stayed at the Garden Court Inn several times and it has never disappointed. The staff is knowledgable and helpful, the rooms are well-appointed, spacious, and quiet, the beds are cozy, and it couldn't be better situated for access to Old Palo Alto/downtown. The on-floor coffee and breakfast service is a lovely luxury. Our son, who is now 14, has been staying at the hotel since he was 6 and has always been welcomed as well. I can't say enough good things about it.

A Traveller from New York, NY
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Oct 2010

“Weekend getaway”

Lovely lovely hotel. Our only complaint was the very sad welcome (or lack thereof) to the hotel when we arrived. Otherwise everything was great! Beautiful boutique hotel in a nice area of Palo Alto. Right in the middle of a quaint shopping area with stores and restaurants.

A Traveller from spokane wa
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 13 Oct 2010

“Palo Alto's Best!”

From the moment we pulled up, I fell in love with the Garden Court Hotel. The room was very spacious, clean and oh so quiet as it faced the courtyard. The bed was very comfortable, service was fantastic. This hotel is within walking distance to many restaurants and shops, Just perfect. Can't wait to go back!!!

A Traveller from Santa Barbara,California
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 8 Sep 2010

“Will return”

Very nice hotel. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Outstanding amenities.

Area recommendations
Downtown Palo Alto
Kim A from Boston, MA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 21 Aug 2010

“Love love love the Garden Court Hotel!”

We really enjoyed our stay at the Garden Court Hotel. The room--a deluxe king suite overlooking the courtyard--was very comfortable, nicely styled, light and airy and had great amenities. The marble bathroom and rain shower were a favorite for me. I also appreciated the morning breakfast spread that was provided on each floor--it had great coffee and freshly pastries and muffins. I was also a big fan of the location in downtown Palo Alto. We could easily walk to stores and restaurants on the main drag. The only challenge we had at the hotel was some mis-communication on check-in about where we could park. It resulted in a slightly frustrating arrival experience. Nevertheless, the rest of the stay was fabulous and we'd definitely stay here again!

Area recommendations
Downtown Palo Alto is great! There are interesting shops and restaurants and the main street is very charming. From here, you can easily take day trips and drive to Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel, Berkeley, Sausalito, and, of course, San Francisco. We stayed on the peninsula so we could explore it, but also realized a great secondary benefit is that it's much sunnier and warmer than it would have been in the city (SF).
A Traveller from Seattle, WA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Oct 2009

“Very nice”

The hotel is wonderful and we felt pampered during our stay. The rooms are beautiful and immaculate and the hotel staff is very accommodating. We will stay here whenever we're in Palo Alto.

A Traveller from Humboldt County, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 10 Aug 2009

“A great place to stay downtown”

This was my first time staying at this hotel while visiting Palo Alto, which I do frequently. I found the amenities, helpfulness of the staff, and cleanliness of the hotel to be above par. It is also very convenient to many local downtown shops and stores.

A Traveller from la
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 11 Mar 2009

“beautiful gem”

This was our 3rd stay. It is a beautiful small hotel centrally located in Palo Alto, close to restaurants and shopping. Excellent customer service.

Garden Court Hotel

520 Cowper Street Palo Alto, 94301 California

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Stanford University Arboretum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Stanford Mausoleum - 1.6 km / 1 mi
  • Stanford Stadium - 1.7 km / 1 mi
  • Cantor Arts Center - 2 km / 1.2 mi
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
  • Stanford University - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi

Location Highlights

  • Theme park(s) nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • In city center
  • In historical district
  • In business district
  • In entertainment district
  • Airport nearby
  • Convention center nearby
  • Water nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • In suburbs
  • Train station nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • In shopping district
  • Medical center nearby
  • University nearby

The preferred airport for Garden Court Hotel is San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 22.1 km / 13.7 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Jose, CA, United States (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose 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.

Garden Court Hotel

520 Cowper Street Palo Alto, 94301 California

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