Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Palo Alto, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel is a modern 3-star property at 625 El Camino Real, positioned at the entrance to Stanford University and about a 5-minute walk from the Palo Alto Caltrain station. It’s also roughly a 12-minute walk to Stanford Shopping Center, making it convenient for both campus visits and downtown Palo Alto. Rooms are styled for work and rest, with desks and ergonomic chairs, flat-screen cable TVs, air conditioning, and coffeemakers; some add kitchenettes, whirlpool-style tubs, and balconies or patios. On-site amenities include a fitness center, a heated outdoor pool, and a hot tub, plus paid parking and paid Wi‑Fi (with some room types offering free Wi‑Fi). Dining includes an American restaurant and a lounge, and Club rooms include lounge access with continental breakfast, all-day snacks, and afternoon appetizers. Nearby points of interest include the Cantor Arts Center (about 1.1 km), Anderson Collection at Stanford University (about 1.0 km), Hoover Tower (about 1.6 km), and the HP Garage (about 0.8 km).
Best for
Best for Stanford-area visitors and travelers who want an easy car-free stay: the hotel is a short walk to the Palo Alto Caltrain station and close to Stanford’s museums and landmarks. It also suits guests who prioritize on-property downtime, with a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and some rooms with balconies/patios or kitchenettes.
Travel tips
If you’re arriving by rail, plan on walking from Palo Alto Caltrain (about 5 minutes) and using the hotel as a base for Stanford and downtown Palo Alto on foot. Budget for extras that are commonly charged here, including paid parking and paid Wi‑Fi (free Wi‑Fi may depend on room type). For nearby sightseeing, Stanford attractions like the Cantor Arts Center and Anderson Collection are roughly a 10–15 minute walk, while bigger draws like the Computer History Museum and Shoreline Amphitheatre are a short drive away.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the location for Stanford access and walkability to downtown Palo Alto, along with generally helpful, friendly service. Cleanliness and updated rooms/bathrooms are frequent positives, including renovated walk-in showers, while some parts of the property are described as showing age. Sleep comfort and room layout are noted favorably, and the grounds (including garden-like areas and water features) are appreciated when rooms face them. Recurring negatives center on breakfast/restaurant experience—some find selection limited or value lacking—and a few room-feature preferences (such as wanting a bathtub) come up.
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