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A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large TV, and a reception desk.
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a lobby sign.
A restaurant with indoor seating, large windows, and a view of an outdoor pool area.

1. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Megan
£134
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Dinah's Garden Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a covered patio, columns, and a fountain.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A landscaped outdoor area with a bench, a tree, and a building with large windows.
A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling and walls, large windows, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.

2. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Jonathan
£169
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
A stone bridge with metal railings leading to a building with a balcony.
A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden bridge.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with balconies.
A Creekside Inn lobby with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
Barron Park
United States
Ian
£131
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Creekside Inn
A hotel lobby with a large stained glass ceiling, a reception desk, and seating area.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plate of cheese and two wine glasses, and a lamp on the nightstand.
A large circular stained glass ceiling with a floral pattern.

4. The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel
Sunnyvale West
United States
Carmen
£93
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Grand Hotel
A hotel lobby with a fountain, palm trees, and a sign indicating the lobby area.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and seating areas.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a tennis table.

5. Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
Mountain View
United States
Mark Wayne
£109
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, cushioned seating, and a round table.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, and hanging spherical lights.
A Hilton Garden Inn sign with a modern building in the background.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale
United States
Marco
£82
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
A landscaped garden with a palm tree, bamboo fence, and a small shrub.
A breakfast buffet with a sign listing items like kale, banana, apple, organic yogurt, and pineapple.
An outdoor patio with two wicker chairs, a round table, and a large umbrella.
A modern living room with a large window, a potted plant, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

7. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Green Acres
United States
Trae
£94
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.
A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar area with bottles.
A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A gym with exercise equipment, including a treadmill and an elliptical machine, and large windows providing natural light.

8. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Ventura
United States
Rika
£94
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a parking area.
An outdoor patio area with a long table, two sofas, and chairs.
A hotel breakfast area with a counter displaying bread, pastries, and a coffee station. There are two lamps on either side of the counter, and a menu sign is visible.
A hotel room with a desk, a red sofa, a lamp, and a TV.

9. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sunnyvale

Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale
United States
Andrew
£80
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sunnyvale
A Menlo Park Inn building with a parking lot and a row of rooms.
A staircase with metal railings, surrounded by green planters with succulents and flowers.
A bright room with a pink chair, a wooden table, and a large potted plant.
A kitchen counter with various food items, a toaster, a bread rack, a fruit bowl, and a slow cooker.

10. Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
Downtown Menlo Park
United States
CHAD
£118
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Menlo Park Inn
A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options and a large screen displaying breakfast choices.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and window.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a screen displaying a logo.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent American flag and a well-lit entrance.

11. Aloft by Marriott Mountain View

Aloft by Marriott Mountain View
Mountain View
United States
Jennifer
£80
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Aloft by Marriott Mountain View
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a view of the outside.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by multi-story buildings with balconies and palm trees.

12. Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale

Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale
United States
Christopher
£104
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a fire pit.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating, and a television screen displaying a map.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a reception desk, and seating areas.
A hotel with a central courtyard, a fountain, and a well-lit entrance.

13. Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
Palo Alto Orchards
United States
Seth
£113
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG
A modern living room with geometric patterned walls, a coffee table, and two sofas.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and tall trees.
Two people sitting on a sofa in a room with a geometric patterned wall and a round table with a lamp.
A modern kitchen with two light blue cabinets, a central island with a plant, and a wooden ceiling.

14. Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt

Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt
Mountain View
United States
Dominic
£84
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt
A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and surrounding tall trees.
A large bed with a laptop, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with a red roof, and a large tree in the background.
A covered patio area with a red sofa, black and red cushions, and multiple potted plants.

15. The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
Palo Alto Orchards
United States
Devon
£76
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Palo Alto Inn
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and high tables, and a visible kitchen area with bar equipment.
A spacious indoor area with large columns, a patterned floor, and glass doors leading outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City

Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City
Bair Island
United States
abel
£123
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City
A modern building with a large entrance, a glass facade, and a distinctive red abstract sculpture.
A pool area with clear water, marked depth levels, and no diving signs.
A modern hotel entrance with a large red logo, a covered walkway, and a landscaped area with plants.
A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto

Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
Charleston Meadows
United States
Angel
£107
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade entrance, large windows, and potted plants in the landscaping.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and string lights.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs and tables, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with chairs, a television, and artwork on the wall.

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sunnyvale Silicon Valley

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sunnyvale Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale West
United States
guofeng
£93
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sunnyvale Silicon Valley
A Starbucks with outdoor seating and a decorative facade.
A modern kitchen with a long dining table, blue bar stools, and a wooden floor.
A modern kitchenette with a built-in coffee maker, a Danby refrigerator, and a framed definition of 'niche'.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower.

19. Kasa Niche Hotel Redwood City

Kasa Niche Hotel Redwood City
Downtown Redwood City
United States
Jyotshna
£85
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Kasa Niche Hotel Redwood City
A neatly made bed with white bedding and pillows, a dark wooden nightstand, and a woven basket.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area featuring wicker furniture and a view of the street.
A garden pathway with a pergola covered in greenery, leading to a brick building.
A modern meeting room with a round table, wicker chairs, a black cabinet, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

20. Leland Hotel Palo Alto

Leland Hotel Palo Alto
Ventura
United States
Emily
£99
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Leland Hotel Palo Alto
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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent
"For the price, this is as good of a stay as you could ask for. The beds were not fantastic, but I couldn’t complain considering the comparative price. Clean, ice machine, staff was helpful, breakfast was much more than we expected. I would recommend staying here!"
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Palo Alto?
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel, around 2 mi west of downtown Palo Alto, is an Expedia customer favourite. Designer toiletries and a pillowtop mattress are among its conveniences. Creekside Inn is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travellers. It offers a cafe and hypo-allergenic bedding, and is about 3 mi south of the city centre.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Palo Alto?
The most obvious difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Palo Alto is the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are generally lower priced and offer the services and amenities required to be comfy, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can look forward to a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket décor, luxury toiletries and extra touches like spa and wellness centres.

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