In the heart of Palo Alto, Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto offers a modern retreat with a bar and 2 restaurants. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, stay connected with in-room WiFi, explore Stanford University on free bicycle rentals, and unwind knowing there is luggage storage for your convenience. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
Parking available
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly
Non-smoking
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Free use of bicycles
Valet parking
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Concierge services
Luggage storage
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is RM898
RM898
RM1,165 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
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Renovated in 2023
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Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
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Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
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1 King Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed
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Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
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TV
Renovated in 2023
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1 King Bed
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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)
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TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)
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TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Room, 2 Queen Beds
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2 reviews
(2 reviews)
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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Stanford University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 18 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 27 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 51 min drive
Atherton Station - 7 min drive
Menlo Park Station - 9 min drive
Palo Alto Station - 10 min walk
Restaurants
HanaHaus - 1 min walk
Varsity Theatre - 1 min walk
Blue Bottle Coffee - 1 min walk
Salt & Straw - 4 min walk
Café Venetia - 2 min walk
About this property
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
When you stay at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Lou & Herbert's, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include a bar/lounge and free bike rentals. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
More about this property
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At a glance
Hotel size
100 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site valet parking (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Free bike hire
Facilities
Mediterranean architecture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Turndown service
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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Special features
Dining
Lou & Herbert's – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
President's Terrace – This restaurant only serves dinner. Open daily.
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 29.63 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 50 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Graduate Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions
Does Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 50 per night. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling.
Are there restaurants at or near Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto like?
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto is a short 10-minute walk from Palo Alto Station and 13 minutes' walk from Stanford Shopping Center.
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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Restaurant
Ambience
Location
Rooftop bar
Bed
Food
Store
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
19 Jun 2025
Best located hotel in Palo Alto, super designed, cozy
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Jun 2025
Super stylish, great location, beautiful amenities! Would definitely stay here again.
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jul 2025
Proximity to restaurants, shopping and business. Great staff. Nice comfortable and quiet room. Unique atmosphere with great rooftop bar.
Zachary
Zachary, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 May 2025
Excellent boutique hotel with very professional and helpful staff. Really enjoyed my stay and would stay again on my next visit.
Harmeet
Harmeet, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jul 2025
front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. It's a pleasure to stay at the Graduate. I'll come back again.
Li Rong
Li Rong, 14-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jun 2025
the facility is in great condition. Love the design of the whole facility. Staffs were friendly and helpful.
Cheng-Yu
Cheng-Yu, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 May 2025
Such a great older hotel. Feels like you’re in Europe without the airfare, staff could not have been nicer and more attentive.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
8 Jun 2025
Rooms were small but very comfortable, staff very pleasant and helpful , room service would be nice.
Note if you’re on the 6th floor there is music from the rooftop bar above until 10pm on the weekends ( good to know).
Overall good vibe and great location!
Mark
Mark, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Mar 2025
Great location and great rooftop bar
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
2 May 2025
Average hotel
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Jun 2025
Property was nice. Really unique with a good tie to Stanford. However, absolutely not worth the $800 / night I paid. Outrageous pricing for what you get.
Troy
Troy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 May 2025
It is unique and clean.
Diego
Diego, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Feb 2025
Great location, easy check in and out. The room was cute and cozy and clean. Rooftop deck is a plus!
Van
Van, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Apr 2025
I loved the bycicles.
Carlos
Carlos, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Jan 2025
Nice place
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
1 Apr 2025
Love the location. Right in the heart of town and easy walking through the town and into Stanford. Quirky hotel and decor made for a unique stay. Without a gym and more amenities, the price feels a bit steep.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Apr 2025
Overall what a good university town needs!
kerem
kerem, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
2 Jul 2025
Unique property. Climate control had no instructions and was impossible to operate. Street sweeping in the middle of the night woke us up.
Dean
Dean, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
20 Jun 2025
Room AC was erratic and keep going from warm to cold.
Rooftop patio warned me to bring a passport if I came a second time because I had a Canadian ID (I am 55 years old!).
We loved this charming hotel in the heart of Palo Alto University district. The decor was beautiful! Friendly helpful staff and such a lovely festive lobby! We will definitely stay again!
Holly
Holly, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Mar 2025
nice
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 May 2024
Great place
Hrachya
Hrachya, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Apr 2024
Amazing hotel was with 3 kids, very friendly stuff and beautiful atmosphere.
Alina
Alina, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Oct 2024
The decor was somewhere across between elegant and quirky and it had a beautiful deck bar and restaurant. It was a beautiful and fun place to do find solace.