8.6 Fabulous Based on 115 reviews
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"Stanford-inspired decor fills this downtown hotel, which features a rooftop lounge and loaner bicycles for exploring campus. The lobby hosts intimate fireplaces for gathering. Made for weekend couples, and less so for anyone relying on consistent room configuration."

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Check-in
3 Sept 2026
Check-out
4 Sept 2026
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2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

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Why guests choose Graduate By Hilton Palo Alto

  • Stanford Proximity
    1 mile to campus
  • Rooftop Bar
    Panoramic city views
  • Complimentary Bikes
    Free bicycle rentals
  • Lou & Herbert's
    Farm-to-table American
  • Welcome Macarons
    Local French pastry
  • Souvenir Key Cards
    Celebrity alma maters

Overview

Offering bikes for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Graduate By Hilton Palo Alto Hotel is about 25 minutes' walk from Junior Museum & Zoo. Situated a few moments from Farmers' markets, this hotel features an American restaurant serving American cuisine.

Situated 1.1 miles from Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, the smoke-free hotel also gives access to such sports venues as Taube South Tennis Courts Sports Complex, which is 1.3 miles away. The 4-star Graduate By Hilton Palo Alto is approximately 5 minutes' stroll from All Saints Episcopal Church and within reach of the private Hewlett Packard Garage Museum. No matter the religion, travelers prefer to visit Memorial Ornate Church, a popular place of worship located 1.6 miles from this property. The hotel is only 550 feet from Lytton Avenue & Cowper Street bus stop and 1.7 miles from California Ave Caltrain train station in Palo Alto.

Guests can dine at 2 on-site restaurants, which include Presidents Terrace, serving dinner, and Lou Herberts with its breakfast. There is also a lounge bar. It comprises a lounge area furnished with a fireplace.

  • Check-in
    from 16:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Graduate By Hilton Palo Alto
Our tips

Should you book Graduate By Hilton Palo Alto?

Perfect if you
  • want to dine on-site at Lou & Herbert's for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • want to enjoy American cuisine at President's Terrace during dinner hours.
  • want to relax by an outdoor fireplace in the hotel's lounge area.
Maybe skip if you
  • need a swimming pool - the hotel does not list a pool among its facilities.
Best for
  • a rooftop bar with unique cocktails such as the Nutty Professor.
  • a restored historic building featuring 1920s-30s Stanford collegiate design.

Facilities of Graduate By Hilton

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Fire extinguishers
Dining
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
Leisure & Sports
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
Graduate By Hilton Guest Services
  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture

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