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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

4.0 star property
Travelers can savor local flavors at two onsite restaurants or borrow complimentary bicycles to explore the prestigious Stanford University campus nearby

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Located in downtown Palo Alto, Graduate by Hilton offers a contemporary retreat with a bar, two dining options, cooked-to-order breakfast, in-room WiFi, and free rental bikes. Guests praise the attentive staff and convenient luggage storage service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is ₩312,965
₩405,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 31 - Feb 1

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Mobility & Hearing, Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Palo Alto, Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto is in the historical district. San Francisco Bay and Baylands Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include California's Great America and Stanford University Arboretum. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and NASA Ames Research are also worth visiting.
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488 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

  • Stanford Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 11 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Venetia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tamarine Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Stanford University
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto provides amenities like a bar and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 55-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Lou & Herbert's
  • President's Terrace

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.63 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Graduate Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto pet-friendly?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

As of Jan 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto on Jan 31, 2026 start from ₩312,965, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 50 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto located?

Located in University South, this hotel is steps from Silicon Valley and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Stanford University. Stanford University Arboretum and Stanford Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes. Palo Alto Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 272 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Inessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great character and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Comfortable beds and rooms. Best shower ever!! Very convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super stylish, great location, beautiful amenities! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to restaurants, shopping and business. Great staff. Nice comfortable and quiet room. Unique atmosphere with great rooftop bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Very nice hotel in mid Palo Alto. A very nice roof- top bar with drinks and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great older hotel. Feels like you’re in Europe without the airfare, staff could not have been nicer and more attentive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect. Was so glad I stayed here instead of the property around the corner where I was for a conference and which as 3x more expensive. I love the antique Otis elevator but did have a hard time using it. It took me some time to realize that there are two elevators. Would love to stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the facility is in great condition. Love the design of the whole facility. Staffs were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. It's a pleasure to stay at the Graduate. I'll come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Hotel in Perfect Location!

What a stunning and charming historic hotel in the heart of Palo Alto. The staff is fantastic, the hotel decor and style is gorgeous and unique, the rooms are beautifully decorated and appointed and the roof-top lounge is a must for the view and a drink by the fire. Would 100% recommend. This hotel a total gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, perfect location, wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Such a unique and beautiful hotel! The staff was so friendly and the rooftop bar was a gem. This is my top pick for hotels in the Peninsula.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naiomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff was kind and helpful and the roof top bar was a big bonus. I wish we had more time up there. My only complaint was the mattress because it sagged a bit in the middle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were small but very comfortable, staff very pleasant and helpful , room service would be nice. Note if you’re on the 6th floor there is music from the rooftop bar above until 10pm on the weekends ( good to know). Overall good vibe and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay. The accommodations and staff were impeccable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel was with 3 kids, very friendly stuff and beautiful atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy check in and out. The room was cute and cozy and clean. Rooftop deck is a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must stay kind of place!

We loved this charming hotel in the heart of Palo Alto University district. The decor was beautiful! Friendly helpful staff and such a lovely festive lobby! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great! Great location, super clean, comfortable beds and sheets, and super fun interior decor!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is unique and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Right in the heart of town and easy walking through the town and into Stanford. Quirky hotel and decor made for a unique stay. Without a gym and more amenities, the price feels a bit steep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and lovely restored historic building with unique charm. Friendly service and well maintained and operated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024