4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States
#2 of 37 hotels in Palo Alto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 786 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 May 2024
Shawna
United StatesFront desk staff were lacking personality.
The grounds are beautiful. The bed is comfortable and it was so quiet.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Donna
United Statesnothing
This was our second visit to Dinah's, we stayed 4 nights this visit. We loved the staff, the location, the grounds, the room, the restaurant-- they have a beautiful set up, with a koi and duck pond weaving through the property, and all these beautiful flowering trees, plants, and bushes throughout the grounds. Really nice!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Kinsie
United StatesThe sound proofing between floors isn’t the best
Love the grounds and the rooms are spacious
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Garrity
United StatesThe staff with the restaurant there were terrible. The service was terrible. We had to ask multiple times for simple items like water after waiting for over 20 minutes when clearly we could see the staff joking inside and on their phones. Very disappointing and again we have a 2 year old so eating out is already difficult to start.
We loved our room but being that we had a 2 year old it would've been nice to be on the first story. Our favorite part was feed the fish and ducks in the pond! Check in staff was super friendly and nice!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Shubhendu
IndiaEase of approach for the Elevator
Extremely satisfying
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Eunjeong
South KoreaThe room stinks a bit and I had to keep windows open. The two pillows out of the five may need to be checked thoroughly and the main couch, too.
Great hospitality with an excellent location in Palo Alto. Stores and bistros are nearby. A little fitness centre is next to the swimming pool. Easy access to M101 and free parking add more value. Once you experience this, you won’t be easily satisfied in any other hotels.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Allan
United StatesNothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Jennifer
United StatesFurnishings/room felt dated. Wish it were a bit closer to downtown Palo Alto
Room was immaculate - so clean! Staff is friendly. Our room was quiet and much bigger than I expected. This was our second stay at Dinah's and I believe we will stay again the next time we visit Palo Alto.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Athena
United StatesFirst night I called around midnight to the front desk as they told me when I checked in they were 24/7. It was raining hard, and I needed ice, the map they gave me showed building 800 did have ice, but not where, so my call was to ask where in the building was the ice machine? The front desk person did NOT know!!! To use the elevator you had to go outside. I did find the ice machine on the 2nd floor just outside the elevator door in the 800 building. Lady was grumpy! All other interactions with front desk personnel was very good!
Plants and landscaping are beautiful and tranquil Even though I felt like it was a little pricey I stayed a total of 3 nights as I started out as a single night. Gym was great. Artwork everywhere. Good food at restaurant. Heated pool. Room Service.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Nichole
United StatesNo microwave in the room. Hard for families with littles to warm up milk or formula at bedtime. We ran pure hot water into our ice bucket for 20 min in order to warm up our daughters night time milk
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Sylvia
United StatesNA
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Anna
United StatesI always love the old style graciousness of this classic hotel. Relaxing peaceful grounds com0lete with Japanese garden. Lovely poos8de restaurant. Comfortable rooms with Minibar, amenities, fluffy robes. Alt9gether welcoming, restful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Aron
Brazilnothing
we loved the free parking, very friendly team, clean room, swimming pool, good location, pretty much everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Julie
United StatesNothing
The grounds were beautiful with lovely plants and a man made creek which was calming to hear.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Lori
United StatesFood was mediocre
Feeding the ducks & koi from our patio
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Qi
United StatesNone
There are many beautiful fish and mandarin ducks in the yard.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Ulrich
United States-
Perfect
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Kristin
United StatesI’m not too fond of building 100, and we stay at this hotel quite a bit. On our last trip they initially booked us in that building, but it was just a matter of asking to move buildings and they were able to accommodate for us. Kind of them.
Beautiful, clean, Bill kept gardens and coupons that are setback from the road just enough to make you feel like you are out of town. But also close enough to everything that you can just have a weekend getaway.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Mahackian
United StatesNothing
Ambiance - loved the fountain outside my patio
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Alison
United StatesNot in every city I travel to.
Gorgeous native art in a lagoon and beautifully quiet oasis. Peaceful and restful beyond expectation. The food in the restaurant is delicious.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Yaron
IsraelNothing
Awesome hotel in a good location. It's spacious and very well kept. The service is excellent.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Robert
United StatesNothing
Everything
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Kerri
United StatesFirst time ever a hotel had a fully decorated Christmas Tree in our room during the month of December. This was an unexpected, but wonderful surprise! We've been staying at this hotel for many years as it is close to Stanford Hospital. The rooms are very clean and well appointed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Marc
United StatesThe grounds
Stayed in December 2023
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