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The Westin Palo Alto

4 out of 5

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4.4/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet Friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • 48-hour vacancy between guest room stays

Explore the area

    Popular LocationStanford University Medical Center8 min drive
    Popular LocationStanford Memorial Church8 min drive
    Popular LocationStanford University9 min drive
    AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)30 min drive
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  • Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

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    Room amenities

    • 40 sq m
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

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    Room amenities

    • 40 sq m
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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    Room amenities

    • 36 sq m
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View, Corner

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    Room amenities

    • 60 sq m
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

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    Room amenities

    • 60 sq m
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

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    Room amenities

    • 36 sq m
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Corner

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    Room amenities

    • 63 sq m
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

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    Room amenities

    • 63 sq m
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

    Photos of Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

    Room amenities

    • 40 sq m
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard View

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    Room amenities

    • 63 sq m
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

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    Room amenities

    • 40 sq m
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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    Room amenities

    • 36 sq m
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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About this area

Palo Alto

Next to a golf course and in the business district, The Westin Palo Alto is in an area with great shopping. Shoreline Amphitheatre and Computer History Museum are cultural highlights of the area. California's Great America and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and mountain biking in the area.
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What's nearby

  • SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory - 8 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 8 min drive
  • Stanford Memorial Church - 8 min drive
  • Stanford University - 9 min drive
  • Facebook Campus - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 5 min walk
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Soleil — 1 min walk
  • Howie's Artisan Pizza - 5 min walk
  • Saint Michael’s Alley - 5 min walk
  • Tin Pot Creamery - 6 min walk
  • Philz Coffee - 6 min walk

About this property

The Westin Palo Alto

4-star golf hotel near Stanford University
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/café are on-site. All 183 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and comforts such as pillowtop beds and premium bedding. Guests will also find 24-hour room service, fridges and minibars. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Westin Palo Alto offers 183 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows standard sanitisation guidelines of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Follows industry sanitisation guidelines of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking: USD 20.00 per night
  • Valet parking: USD 25.00 per night
  • Electric car charging station

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 17 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services
  • Change of towels (on request)

Languages spoken

  • Chinese
  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference space (3894 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Roll-in shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Linens
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 3 PM and midnight
Express check-in

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 24 April 2020 to 1 April 2021 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Dogs only
Up to 80 lbs/36 kg

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Children 20 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: USD 17 per person (approximately)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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
Safety features at this property include carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

Children 20 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Palo Alto Westin
Westin Hotel Palo Alto
Westin Palo Alto
Westin Palo Alto Hotel
The Westin Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto
The Westin Palo Alto Hotel
The Westin Palo Alto Palo Alto
The Westin Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at The Westin Palo Alto and receive a full refund?
Yes, The Westin Palo Alto offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to The Westin Palo Alto cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Does The Westin Palo Alto have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is The Westin Palo Alto pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet.
How much is parking at The Westin Palo Alto?
Self-parking is available for USD 20.00 per night.
What time is check-in at The Westin Palo Alto?
Check-in is from 3 PM to midnight.
What time is check-out at The Westin Palo Alto?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is The Westin Palo Alto located?
Situated in Palo Alto, this golf hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Stanford Theatre and Stanford University. Stanford University Medical Center is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away. Palo Alto Station is only a 5-minute walk and Menlo Park Station is 29 minutes.
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Cleanliness

4.4/5

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4.3/5

Amenities

4.4/5

Property conditions & facilities
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1/5 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/5 Poor

Travelled with partner
Sad face IconDisliked: Staff & service
Good location for Stanford. Being remodeled. Could hear everything from room above. Fireplace didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with pets
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely Friendly staff! Dog friendly as well. They had beds, treats, blankets and doggie bags for my pup! Clean rooms and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and price are amazing!! Everyone was kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

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