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Creekside Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Stanford University

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen
Property grounds
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Property entrance
Creekside Inn offers a quiet getaway near Stanford University. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, coffee at the on-site shop, afternoons by the outdoor pool or garden. Helpful staff assist with requests, and laundry facilities handle practical needs.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Gym

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Tower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Bathroom

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Barron Park, a neighborhood in Palo Alto, Creekside Inn is near a train station. Shoreline Amphitheatre and Rodin Sculpture Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Winchester Mystery House and Hoover Tower. Check out an event or a game at Levi's Stadium, and consider making time for California's Great America, a top attraction not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 20 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbird - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Creekside Inn

Hotel near Stanford University
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Creekside Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 136 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 17.50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • Parking
  • Pool access

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

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Creekside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1006 out of 1551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1551 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

I enjoy this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location, easily walkable to restaurants. Nice deli attached to the place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, great room, in a beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoy our stay at the Creekside Inn. The location was super convenient with lots of dining options and just minutes away to Stanford University.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel..:: lovely grounds. I will stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a nice size and the bed was comfortable. The staff members were super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VAUNDELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint pkace
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The office staff went above and beyond to accommodate. The beds were amazing and we slept like a baby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Changsuk

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location to Stanford.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Creekside is a great Inn. the rooms are always nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Setsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed staying here for business. My room were always so clean whenever I back from business everyday.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Klint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean area and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, comfortable room, and nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great to stay at the Creekside Hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds are peaceful and lush- property reminded me of a higher end motel setting. Rooms are basic and could use more decor, but had everything we needed and beds were very comfortable, which I cared most about. Nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was very comfortable, and the grounds are very beautiful. It is a lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to Stanford Hospital and within 10 minutes away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida Aracely

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!!! Cant wait to come back and experience this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is quite but very close to many dining options. It is a great choice for any Stanford related activity. Free parking and safety are part of the reasons I have stayed here again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, parking was easy and convenient and felt very safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025