Located near Stanford University, Hotel Keen offers a convenient stay with continental breakfast and a manager's reception. Enjoy in-room WiFi, coworking spaces, express check-in and out options as well as the helpful staff that has left previous guests impressed.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Non-smoking
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (7)
Housekeeping once per stay
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Communal living room
Water dispenser
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Feel at home (6)
Premium TV channels
Coffee/tea maker
Lift
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Premium bedding
Limited housekeeping
The current price is RM574
RM574
RM663 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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Cozy Room, 1 Queen Bed
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Exceptional
20 reviews
(20 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Stanford University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Stanford University Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 21 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 22 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 54 min drive
Palo Alto Station - 4 min walk
California Ave Station - 4 min drive
Menlo Park Station - 26 min walk
Restaurants
Verve Coffee Roasters - 1 min walk
Salt & Straw - 4 min walk
The Patio - 2 min walk
Nola - 5 min walk
Pho Ha Noi - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Keen
When you stay at Hotel Keen, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short drive of San Francisco Bay and Shoreline Amphitheatre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
42 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
On-site garage
Off-site parking within 49 ft (USD 15.00 per day)
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free reception (selected days)
Water dispenser
What to do
Use of nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Winery tours nearby
Working away
Co-working spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2010
Communal living room
Wine-tasting room
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Assistive listening devices available
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
37-inch LCD TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Partially open bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
MONETIZATION_ON
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 15.00 per day (49 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
Also known as
Hotel Keen Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel Keen?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Keen?
No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Keen?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Keen and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.
What's the area around Hotel Keen like?
Hotel Keen is in Downtown Palo Alto, a short 4-minute walk from Palo Alto Station and 7 minutes' walk from Stanford Shopping Center.
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Hotel Keen Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Breakfast
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Bathroom
Lobby
Parking
What guests liked
Breakfast offered wholesome and healthy options with great coffee. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Great property and location
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Have stayed here a few times while visiting campus. Great location.
Linda
Linda, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 May 2025
Great place
Javier
Javier, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Jun 2025
Conveniently and centrally located within walking distance to many dining opportunities.
Osman
Osman, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Jul 2025
Excellent service
Iona
Iona, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Jun 2025
The hotel is in a very nice area. Check-in was easy. Staff was friendly. The room was a bit small.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Jun 2025
Very pleasant stay. Great staff and room was clean and modern.
Breakfast was healthy and pleasant. Fantastic coffee ( Nespresso at the lobby).
Ask for a room away from the kitchen area as they were preparing breakfast items at 5.30/ 6 am and it was so noisy.
Over all a very positive experience!
Ti
Ti, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Jan 2025
Great place to stay loved it
Jorge
Jorge, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 Apr 2025
Very nice
The hotel was clean and the breakfast had good healthy options.
Jayne
Jayne, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Feb 2025
Excellent hospitality
Dhyey
Dhyey, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Apr 2025
Nice hotel, expensive but not for Palo Alto
Nice hotel on the basic side but was clean and front desk was nice. There was a homeless man out front going through the trash so that was a little scary but he didn’t bother me.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 Apr 2025
Quaint, clean, and nice
Hotel Keen is perfect for my stays in Palo Alto for track meets at Stanford. It is next to dining and shopping options and a short walk to Stanford’s campus. Yhry have a bike to use and even had an umbrella to use when it was raining.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jan 2025
Good no frills hotel, good price.
Nicolas
Nicolas, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Feb 2025
Clean and convenient
UNCHISA
UNCHISA, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Jul 2024
Great place for an overnight stay
Lonnie L
Lonnie L, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
10 May 2025
No windows to speak of
Basically there are no windows in the rooms. It’s fine for sleeping but isn’t a pleasant space to spend time.
Cybele
Cybele, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Mar 2024
Professional & courteous staff, great accommodations & location
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Jul 2024
Central location and easy to walk to great food and shopping in the downtown Palo Alto area. Super convenient to get to the Stanford campus also.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
10 Jun 2024
Simple, clean room and bathroom at a reasonable price. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Virginia
Virginia, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
6 Jan 2025
Comfortable bed. Our room was in the back of the building and we stayed Saturday night. There must be a club in the block over because load music going until late at night. If you’re a light sleeper ask for a room in the front of the building
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 May 2024
Had an event at Stanford - easy and walkable to campus, close to train, lots of local restaurants.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Oct 2022
Great location, reasonable cost, friendly staff.
Marc
Marc, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Nov 2023
Cute little boutique hotel, and so happy I could bring my dog.
Michele
Michele, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Feb 2024
Perfect in and out stay for Menlo Park area. Walking distance to everything and great front of house staff