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Downtown Palo Alto
History in Silicon Valley
The Cardinal Hotel is conveniently located halfway between the airports of San Francisco and San Jose.
Cardinal Hotel
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Vintage Boutique Hotel
Elegant Ambiance
Enchanting Lobby
Established In 1924
Modern Amenities
THE RECENTLY RENOVATED CARDINAL HOTEL WELCOMES VISITORS TO STANFORD UNIVERSITY, SILICON VALLEY BUSINESS TRAVELERS AND FAMILY VACATIONERS
Our Rooms
With the utmost attention to style and function, our guest rooms were fully renovated in 2013. Enhancing the property and our guest experience is ongoing at the Cardinal Hotel.
New doors and a state of the art electronic locking system were installed in 2017. And our Cardinal Hotel App, for mobile check in and improved guest communication, is currently being developed.
We are proud to claim the highest quality of housekeeping and guest-room care. Managed by 30 years of experience and dedication to the extraordinary care of this unique property, our Executive Housekeeper has been with the Cardinal Hotel since 1987.
Dedicated Housekeeping
Deluxe Room - One King
Deluxe Room - One King
Standard Room - One King
Standard Room - One Queen
Standard Room - Two Doubles
Shared Bath Style Room
Conscientious Staff
Independent Businesses in the Cardinal Hotel Building
What businesses are located in the Cardinal Hotel building?
The Cardinal Hotel shares its historic downtown Palo Alto building with several independently operated local businesses. The hotel itself does not operate a restaurant, but guests have two restaurants just outside the hotel entrance, along with a longtime barber shop, a contemporary art gallery, and an optometry practice.
- Osteria — An independently operated Palo Alto restaurant serving Tuscan-inspired Italian cuisine. Osteria has been a downtown local favorite since 1986 and has an entrance just outside the Cardinal Hotel. Cardinal Hotel
- Bistro Maxine — A French-inspired café and bistro specializing in crêpes, espresso drinks, and a European café atmosphere. Bistro Maxine opened in downtown Palo Alto in 2006 and is located at 548 Ramona Street, just outside the hotel. Bistro Maxine
- Cardinal Barber Shop — The barber shop has been part of the building since 1925, and guests still reach it through the Cardinal Hotel lobby. Today, longtime barber Gerardo Macareño continues a tradition that is nearly as old as the hotel itself.
- Qualia Contemporary Art — A contemporary art gallery at 229 Hamilton Avenue. Qualia moved to this location in 2023 and presents exhibitions by established and emerging contemporary artists.
- Lee Optometrics — A family optometry practice and eyewear boutique located at 231 Hamilton Avenue. Lee Optometrics has served downtown Palo Alto since 2006, offering eye examinations, contact lens services, and a selection of contemporary eyewear.
Within Walking Distance
The Cardinal Hotel is located at the heart of the city center and surrounded by a multitude of restaurants, shops, and downtown businesses.
100 Restaurants
From coffee shops to fine dining
Spas & Salons
Watercourse Way - Juut
Retail Stores
The Apple store - CVS - Whole Foods - Sprint PCS - Restoration Hardware and many more
Fitness
Yogasource - [solidcore] Palo Alto - Functional Lifestyles
Transit
CalTrain - Stanford University Shuttle
Venues
Stanford Theater - Hana Haus - Aquarius Theater - Bing Concert Hall (Stanford Campus) - Renovated Guild Theater (Menlo Park).
Gifts & Florists
Mills the Florist - Letter Perfect
Public Buildings
City Hall - The Post Office - Downtown Library
Specialty
Warby Parker - Patagonia - Bell's Books - Sephora
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