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About the Hotel

1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94025
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Rooms with Patios

The Cottages Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves. Each room has a private garden patio with bistro tables, ceiling fans, and pool views. Options include Standard Rooms (250 sq ft) with corner showers and Deluxe Rooms (310-360 sq ft) with private mini courtyards. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffee machines, and laptop safes.

Complimentary Breakfast

A daily buffet breakfast includes hot pastries, meats, omelets, fresh juice, and locally sourced coffee. Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM in the lobby.

Pool and Fitness

Guests can use the seasonally heated outdoor pool and a fitness center with Peloton bikes, treadmills, and free weights. The courtyard has a firepit and lounge chairs under a 300-year-old California oak tree.

Near Stanford University

The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Stanford University and downtown Palo Alto. Nearby landmarks include the United States Geological Survey (0.5 miles), Portola Art Gallery (0.5 miles), and Stanford Shopping Center (2.9 miles). San Francisco International Airport is 30 km away.

Business and Laundry

The hotel provides a business center with complimentary wired internet, express check-in, and free local calls. Laundry facilities, luggage storage, and bike rentals are available. ADA-accessible rooms include robes, slippers, and climate controls.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Standard Single Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Single Room Disability Access
2 persons
33 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Single Room
2 persons
29 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Double Room Disability Access
2 persons
37 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Business

  • Business centre
  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94025
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1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94025
Nearby
Planet Kids
580 m
Restaurants
Celia's Mexican Restaurant
160 m
1850 El Camino Real
Oak + Violet
750 m
1400 San Antonio Ave
Fey Restaurant
710 m
1368 El Camino Real
Round Table Pizza
910 m
1225 El Camino Real
Phil's Kitchen
990 m
625 Oak Grove Ave Unit B
Getting around
City Centre
Menlo Park14 min  ·  1.1 km
Airports
San Francisco International (SFO)45 min  ·  29.6 km
Mineta San Jose International (SJC)48 min  ·  31.6 km
Train
Atherton Caltrain10 min  ·  800 m
Menlo Park Caltrain14 min  ·  1.1 km
Bus
Bus stop30 min  ·  2.5 km
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel The Cottages serves a full breakfast for free. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish, Tagalog / Filipino
Year renovated:
2010
Number of rooms:
26
Former name
red cottage inn

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