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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
Savor the flavors of local cuisine at one of two restaurants or grab your bike to explore nearby Stanford University.

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Mobility & Hearing, Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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488 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 13 min walk
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 10 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HanaHaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Theatre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Venetia - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Upscale hotel revitalized in 2023 and located near Stanford University
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto provides amenities like a bar and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 55-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Lou & Herbert's
  • President's Terrace

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.63 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Graduate Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto pet-friendly?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto on Feb 14, 2025 start from CA $304.62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Valet parking is available for USD 50 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto located?

Located in University South, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Stanford University Arboretum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Stanford University. Stanford Shopping Center and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Palo Alto Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 154 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kahina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great design and concept. Only thing missing is a gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was somewhere across between elegant and quirky and it had a beautiful deck bar and restaurant. It was a beautiful and fun place to do find solace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Fun decor. Lovely rooftop bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luiz Fernando

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jie, Calgary

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice hotel but some hidden costs. Got charged about 90 dollars of some sort of city costs on our check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome eclectic and historic hotel. Much better than the bland, corporate stuff. Clean, comfortable and great staff. Awesome art everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so friendly, accommodating for my request for a later check out time. Thoughtfully decorated and appreciate all the cute details. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Pasadena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and lovely restored historic building with unique charm. Friendly service and well maintained and operated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really special property - so very well apointed ! The staff is incredible and goes well beyond - from the hosts at the checkin desk, to the bartender at the rooftop bar, to the gentleman that served me coffee and breakfast to go in the hotel dining on the ground floor.. it all made for a memorable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, amazing staff and service!!! Thank u!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anne, Redondo Beach

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful quick stay for a work trip. Clean rooms. Lovely staff. Big downside is no workout facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnita, Issaquah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024