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The Cardinal Hotel

Updated on Jul 20, 2026

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The Cardinal Hotel

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Map image for 235 Hamilton Ave PALO ALTO, CA
Located in: PALO ALTO, CA
This smoke-free hotel features a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
The Cardinal Hotel offers 63 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Located in University South, a neighborhood in Palo Alto, The Cardinal Hotel is near the airport and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay, while Shoreline Amphitheatre and Computer History Museum are cultural highlights. Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Popular amenities
  • breakfast available
  • crib
  • elevator
  • frontdesk 24 hour
  • heater
  • housekeeping
  • internet
  • no smoking
  • tv
Property amenities
Food and Drink
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking
  • Offsite parking within 39 ft (USD 20 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Things to do
  • Art gallery
Family Friendly
  • Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
  • Elevator
  • Water dispenser
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
Language Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Visual fire alarm
Activities Nearby
  • Health/beauty spa
  • Winery tours
  • Zoo
More
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding
Bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels
Entertainment
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • 42-inch LED TV
Food and Drink
  • Free bottled water
More
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
Policies
Check-in
  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in available
Check-out
  • Check-out before 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Express check-out available
Pets
  • Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Special check-in instructions
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Property payment types
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
Important Information
Optional extras
  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for childrenNearby parking fee: USD 20 per day (39 ft away)Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
We should mention
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
 

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