Residence Inn by Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos
4460 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022, Los Altos, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Residence Inn by Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos is a relaxed, 3-star, all-suite hotel at 4460 El Camino Real in Los Altos, California, positioned for easy access to Stanford-area attractions and Silicon Valley campuses. Suites are designed for longer stays, with kitchens, living areas with pull-out sofas, free Wi‑Fi, and flat-screen TVs; 1- and 2-bedroom options add separate living areas, and some suites include fireplaces. A complimentary breakfast buffet is included, and the property offers leisure-focused spaces such as an outdoor heated pool, hot tub, sports court, and a terrace with a fire pit plus BBQ area. Practical, extended-stay conveniences include a business center, meeting space, and coin-operated laundry. Nearby points of interest include the Googleplex (about 3.5 km), the Computer History Museum (about 3.7 km), Shoreline Amphitheatre (about 4.2 km), and Stanford-area destinations such as Cantor Arts Center and the Stanford University area (about 5–6 km).
Best for
This hotel is best for extended-stay travelers who want suite-style space and in-room kitchens, plus on-site basics like free breakfast and laundry. It also suits visitors splitting time between Stanford-area appointments and Silicon Valley tech hubs, with nearby access to the Googleplex, Computer History Museum, and Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Travel tips
If you plan to attend an event at Shoreline Amphitheatre (about 4.2 km away), allow extra travel time around show start and end times. Guests note the area has shopping and restaurants within walking distance, making it convenient to pick up groceries or dine out alongside the in-suite kitchen. Some reviews mention loud HVAC and a more dated feel in parts of the property, so consider requesting a quieter room if you’re sensitive to nighttime noise.
What guests say
Reviews frequently highlight the convenient location, including walkable access to nearby shopping and restaurants, and many guests praise staff service. Spacious suites, comfortable beds, and the included breakfast are recurring positives, and the outdoor fire pit is mentioned as a relaxing evening feature. At the same time, some guests report parts of the property feeling older and in need of renovation, with concerns about cleanliness and odors in certain rooms. Noise—especially from air conditioning—and occasional service issues at the front desk (notably late-night interactions) also appear in negative feedback.
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