Located near Stanford University, Hotel Keen offers a convenient stay with continental breakfast and a manager's reception. Enjoy in-room WiFi, coworking spaces, express check-in and out options as well as the helpful staff that has left previous guests impressed.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Non-smoking
Free breakfast
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi
Main amenities (7)
Housekeeping once per stay
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Communal living room
Water dispenser
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Feel at home (6)
Premium TV channels
Coffee/tea maker
Lift
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Premium bedding
Limited housekeeping
The current price is €159
€159
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Room options
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Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 3 min drive
Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive
Stanford University - 4 min drive
Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive
Getting around
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 21 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 22 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 54 min drive
Palo Alto Station - 4 min walk
California Ave Station - 4 min drive
Menlo Park Station - 26 min walk
Restaurants
Verve Coffee Roasters - 1 min walk
Salt & Straw - 4 min walk
The Patio - 2 min walk
Nola - 5 min walk
Pho Ha Noi - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Keen
When you stay at Hotel Keen, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short drive of San Francisco Bay and Googleplex. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
42 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
On-site garage
Off-site parking within 49 ft (USD 15.00 per day)
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free reception (selected days)
Water dispenser
What to do
Use of nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Winery tours nearby
Working away
Co-working spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2010
Communal living room
Wine-tasting room
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
37-inch LCD TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Partially open bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 15.00 per day (49 ft away)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Hotel Keen Palo Alto
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Hotel Keen Hotel Palo Alto
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel Keen?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Keen?
No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Keen?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Keen and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.
What's the area around Hotel Keen like?
Hotel Keen is in Downtown North, a short 4-minute walk from Palo Alto Station and 7 minutes' walk from Stanford Shopping Center.
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Hotel Keen Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
Good value, location
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 January 2025
Comfortable bed. Our room was in the back of the building and we stayed Saturday night. There must be a club in the block over because load music going until late at night. If you’re a light sleeper ask for a room in the front of the building
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Great place for an overnight stay
Lonnie L
Lonnie L, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
20 January 2025
I checked in and was assigned a room. Upon entry to the room, I noticed that the bed was in the middle of the room and there was trash on the bed. I let the person upfront know and they mentioned they had been renovating the room and it was not done so they would get me another room. Upon walking into my new room, the same situation occured and that room was also not done. Finally I was able to get into a room.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2024
Great location!
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
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.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 March 2024
Professional & courteous staff, great accommodations & location
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 November 2024
Very small room
The room was ridiculously small with a non-transparent window. When entering, I found a bunch of cleaning lady’s hair in the shower. Gross!
Silja
Silja, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2024
Comfortable, clean and cozy room!
Dana
Dana, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 June 2024
Simple, clean room and bathroom at a reasonable price. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Virginia
Virginia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2024
Had an event at Stanford - easy and walkable to campus, close to train, lots of local restaurants.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
Great accomodation and location
This was a great little hotel for my wife and I. It is for sure a “boutique” style hotel. The rooms are small and there is a small inconvenience that you have to walk through the bathroom to exit the room, but for just the two of to spend a quick weekend in Palo Alto together it was GREAT! The hotel is VERY close to University Ave where all the restaurants and bars are. And it is a quick Uber/Lyft ride to shopping and other dining.
Hans
Hans, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 February 2024
Perfect in and out stay for Menlo Park area. Walking distance to everything and great front of house staff
emily
emily, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
2 August 2024
Okay for our golf purposes
Derrick
Derrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2023
Cute little boutique hotel, and so happy I could bring my dog.
Michele
Michele, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2022
Great location, reasonable cost, friendly staff.
Marc
Marc, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2024
Centrally located, wonderful staff. Thank you!
Kristina
Kristina, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 June 2024
Good location
Stay was good. Only issue was that the room key kept inactivating everyday so that was annoying. Wish the gran and go breakfast had more of a selection. Also they don’t have flavored coffee creamer so bring your own!
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 July 2023
The staff was very accommodatin and friendly.
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2023
Best Location
Hotel Keen couldn't be a more perfect place. The comfort of a clean bed, clean shower and excellent location makes for the best weekend.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
Ive stayed here before and the check in staff remembered me as was very very nice. My only issue is not fridge in the room.
Walter
Walter, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
5 November 2024
Dirty and disappointing - avoid! After arriving and checking the sheets I went to sleep due to jetlag after long travel and work. I woke up in the night and discovered a dirty sock, and that the floor clearly hadn’t been cleaned due to the state of my clean white socks. On going to make a coffee in the morning, I discovered that the mug was sticky and dirty. A clean room really is the bare minimum and at the price point really unacceptable. Breakfast was limited. Complaint dealt with poorly. Very glad I was only staying for one night.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2023
Like modernistic yet comfortable decor. Has all needed for an overnight
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2023
Room was cozy and clean.
Leticia
Leticia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 August 2023
Simple hotel without the frills but extremely well located right in downtown Palo Alto - walkable to Caltrain station (2 minutes), Stanford and shops/restaurants on your doorstep. Friendly and helpful staff, would definitely return here.