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Hotel Keen

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Hallway
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Restaurant
Exterior detail
Just steps from Stanford, Hotel Keen offers convenience and comfort. Enjoy continental breakfast, manager's reception, in-room WiFi, coworking spaces, and express check-in/out. Attentive staff consistently earn positive reviews.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cozy Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown Palo Alto, a neighbourhood in Palo Alto, Hotel Keen is near a metro station and near theme parks. Stanford Theatre and Hoover Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include California's Great America and Stanford University Arboretum. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and NASA Ames Research are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and golfing.
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Map
425 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301-1621

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • 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

  • Palo Alto Station - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Verve Coffee
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Patio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Maple - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Ha Noi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Keen

Hotel remodelled in 2022 and located near Stanford University
Hotel Keen provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and a free manager's reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a porter/bellboy
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in reception and coworking spaces
  • A water dispenser, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Keen have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 37-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, limited housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 15 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Wine tasting room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (49 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Keen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Keen?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Keen on 20 Sept 2025 start from NZ$281.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Keen?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Keen?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Keen located?

Located in Downtown Palo Alto, this hotel is steps from Stanford Theatre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Stanford University Arboretum and Stanford Shopping Center are also within 10 minutes. Palo Alto Station is only a 4-minute walk and Menlo Park Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Keen Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 678 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 678 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 678 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 678 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 678 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a few times while visiting campus. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location to Stanford but room quite small but clean. Parking also a challenge. Some sort of bar or nightclub next door, was quite noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently and centrally located within walking distance to many dining opportunities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aarti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were lot of noise early in the morning around 5 am, I think staff was setting up breakfast at the common area. It was super noisy and inconvenient to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very nice area. Check-in was easy. Staff was friendly. The room was a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay loved it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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

Very nice

The hotel was clean and the breakfast had good healthy options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhyey

Excellent hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable in a great area. Excellent. Little breakfast. My only criticism is that I want a real door on the bathroom. I cannot imagine why architects think it's cool to put Windows and partial doors in front of toilets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good no frills hotel, good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

UNCHISA

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Professional & courteous staff, great accommodations & location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Cybele

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The small room was very clean, bed comfortable, close to other shops and some eateries. Dislikes - as you open the entrance door to the room, the bathroom to the right had no door. as you entered the small room, there was a sliding barn type door to separate the entrance door from the bed area, one chair, small desk, no microwave, no frig, two glasses one bottle of water, coffee maker. ice maker in locked kitchen, tiny breakfast area, (didn't eat) locked pay parking in garage that was very unclean. if you was using the toilet you had to tell your guest to wait outside until you finished using it. It might work for one person with no guest. Would I go back there to stay? No! we stayed there to attend a Graduation ceremony. Do your research well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonable cost, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little boutique hotel, and so happy I could bring my dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in and out stay for Menlo Park area. Walking distance to everything and great front of house staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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