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Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Garden
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Lagoon View

Premium Room, Lagoon View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Patio

Premium Room, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Palo Alto

When you stay at Dinah's Garden Hotel in Palo Alto, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Shoreline Amphitheatre. .This boutique hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from San Francisco Bay and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Levi's Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Googleplex - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 5 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boba Bliss - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gen Korean BBQ House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
Dinah's Garden Hotel offers 129 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 129 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Poolside Restaurant, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Palo Alto? This hotel has 180 square feet (17 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1 PM.
Poolside Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Poolside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 180 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1957
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 23 to November 23:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night (for stays between 1 January - 31 December)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 37 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Dinah's Garden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 836 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mother's day/bday

We had an amazing stay. Check in was a breeze. The property is beautiful. The room was very spacious and clean. We had a suite with a kitchen. They provided everything we needed including pots and pans, napkins plates, silverware, glasses etc. The mini fridge was even stocked with beer, wine and water at a reasonable price. The shower even had a jacuzzi tub with his and hers bath robes. We cooked dinner and enjoyed our evening then explored the hotel the next morning. It has a nice breakfast by the poolside. And a lagoon with ducks surrounded by beautiful flowers to walk around. One of the best parts was checkout at 12pm so we didn't have to rush. Was a 10 out of 10 experience. It's so peaceful and relaxing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place! We will come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excited to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

R G

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Greenville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff is excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, next time we’ll bring bathing suits for the heated pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Moraga

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant and charming oasis

Dinah's Hotel is a little oasis in a very high tech environment not far from Stanford University. The hotel is very charming and cozy. Highly recommend a few nites stay at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property always love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Amenities
Very friendly check in staff. Only issue is no elevator to the second floor. Very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshini

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for kids with the koi and duck pond. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. All amenities provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel that feels like a little oasis
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

willow

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helaine B

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinah Garden Hotel has beautiful gardens and antiques. They even have a lagoon. The restaurant has very good food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!!

We stayed in the room with the lanai and it was roomy and spacious. . Decor is a little quirky and retro and I loved it! Got a room by the lagoon and really enjoyed watching the ducks and fish go by. Has a really convenient poolside restaurant or indoor dining. Best of all, the staff were amazing!!! Best I’ve seen in ages. It’s a cool place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025