Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Palo Alto, United States

5-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.5 / 5

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is a contemporary, upscale 5-star hotel at 180 Hamilton Ave in downtown Palo Alto, about five blocks from Stanford University and four blocks from Highway 82. Rooms are modern and sleek with floor-to-ceiling windows, and include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, minibars, and espresso makers; some add city-view balconies, while suites add separate sitting rooms. On-site dining includes an upscale regional restaurant and bar, and the hotel also offers a business center and two meeting rooms. Complimentary perks include access to a fitness center and health club, with valet parking available for a fee. Its location places guests close to Palo Alto landmarks like the HP Garage (about 605 m) and the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden (about 1.2 km). It’s also a practical base for Stanford-area museums and collections, including the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection at Stanford University (both around 1.4 km), and for day trips to Bay Area attractions like the Shoreline Amphitheatre (about 7.4 km) and California’s Great America (about 17.1 km).

Best for

This hotel best suits travelers who want a high-end, walkable Palo Alto stay near Stanford University and downtown shops and restaurants. It’s also a strong fit for guests who value contemporary design and in-room conveniences like espresso makers, minibars, and reliable Wi-Fi.

Travel tips

If you plan to explore Stanford and central Palo Alto on foot, the hotel’s location (about five blocks from campus) makes walking a realistic option for nearby museums and gardens. Drivers should note valet parking is offered for a fee, and Highway 82 is about four blocks away for quick access around the Peninsula. For wider-area sightseeing, popular destinations like the Googleplex (~7.1 km) and the Computer History Museum (~8.1 km) are a short drive from the hotel.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight the hotel’s central Palo Alto location, noting it’s easy to walk to nearby shops and restaurants. Cleanliness, modern design, and comfortable rooms are recurring positives, and staff service—especially housekeeping—receives strong praise. Some feedback points to breakfast as uneven. A notable concern is that at least one guest felt a specific room category name was misleading relative to the actual room layout and size.

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