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Reviews of Dinah's Garden Hotel 4 stars

4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States

#2 of 37 hotels in Palo Alto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 792 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Second Time Here and Still Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nothing

    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

    10
    Lovely as always.
    • People with friends
    • King Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sound proofing between floors isn’t the best

    Love the grounds and the rooms are spacious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Mostly good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ease of approach for the Elevator

    Extremely satisfying

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Almost perfect!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite with Steam Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent property - immaculate and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Furnishings/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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    First 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    10
    Excellent!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    10
    wonderful place to stay
    • Couple
    • Garden Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    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

    8.0
    It was a very comfortable room with lovely grounds and a kind staff member to greet us at check in.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

    8.0
    A lovely garden setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was mediocre

    Feeding the ducks & koi from our patio

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Around my ivied porch shall spring.Each fragrant flower that drink the dew.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    There are many beautiful fish and mandarin ducks in the yard.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Exactly what I was looking for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Perfect

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    We always have an Top notch, fun experience at Dinah’s
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’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

    10
    Great getaway hotel with a great oasis feel.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Ambiance - loved the fountain outside my patio

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    Paradise in a city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not 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

    10
    Awesome hotel in a good location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

    10
    Great place to stay. Just what we were looking for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Suite with Steam Shower
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    First 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

    10
    A wonderful retreat
    • Couple
    • King Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The grounds

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    wonderful stay for a fantastic price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was a little confusing.

    Very stylish, clean, and spacious accommodations. Big studio style suite with dining table, living room seating, kitchenette, big comfortable bed, walk in closet with weights and a yoga mat, mirrored vanity sink and separate bathroom room with jet tub. Unique art pieces and ohh a patio. It was a wonderful stay for a fantastic price. I look forward to staying here again.

    Stayed in October 2023

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