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Built in 1924 this historic Palo Alto hotel is just 1 mi from Stanford University. Guests can enjoy dining at Bistro Maxine located next door. A flat-screen TV and dark wood furniture are found in each bright decorative room of the nonsmoking Cardinal Hotel. A work desk and an iron are also included.
Bistro Maxine serves both traditional and continental breakfasts each morning. Lunch dinner and dessert crepes are also offered. Guests of the Cardinal can enjoy free weekday newspapers as well as coffee tea and cocoa in the lobby. A business center is available as well.
The Palo Alto Caltrain Station is an 8-minute walk from the hotel. The San Francisco International Airport is less than 21 miles away.
Type: Double 
Room Size: 21.46 m² Bed: 1 large double bed 
Type: Double Room Size: 12.54 m² Bed: 1 large double bed
Type: Double Room Size: 21.46 m² Bed: 2 double beds
Type: Double Room Size: 21.46 m² Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
Type: Double Room Size: 24.15 m² Bed: 1 extra-large double bed 
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Transportation 235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
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1.87 kmWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 25 per day.
Pets are not allowed.
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
No extra beds are available.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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