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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Stanford University

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Exterior
Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$285 nightly
The total price is $330
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Mobility & Hearing, Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
488 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • 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
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 27 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 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
  • ‪Cafe Venetia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬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 check out 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Lou & Herbert's - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
President's Terrace - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 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

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 to 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 vehicle 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 onsite 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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