Brief Summary: - Basic needs are met with extra stuff - Outlets are available in most of the places - Easy-to-use air conditioning system - Mostly warm temperature, so I used the air conditioning to move the air around and to keep the room cool - There is a bus stop nearby that travel through Stanford University Booked a hotel here because it was near the university. The exterior of the hotel reminds me of the classic hotels my family used to take in mountain ranges, but I would say I was surprised to see that the room we chose had two bedrooms. The first bed room is in the larger space in the room. Soon after opening the door the bed is there. In the back there is a kitchen with a bar table; the kitchen has an empty refrigerator and the microwave. There were complimentary water bottles too. The other bedroom is smaller and enclosed. It has a writing desk and a smaller television set (I don't think my relative used it however). We did use the television set in the larger bedroom, and it offered channels we like to watch. Not sure if it's compatible for streaming because I don't look for those. The room generally was on the warmer side -- but this is also because we booked this in the summertime. With the air-conditioning the room cools down pretty swiftly. The bed is medium-firm and absorbs heat, so my sleeping method for this bed was to cool down the room stronger than my usual setting and bundle up in the bed. That way I didn't wake up in the middle of the night from being too hot and stuffy. read more

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Stanford Pediatric patients: do not stay here! Spend the $40 more and stay at one of the nice hotels. I was assured the rooms were smoke-free. Immediately upon walking in I smell smoke. I check the sign on the door; it says smoke-free. I check with the desk. Smoke free. My son doesn't smell it. I convince myself it's just me. I do have a very sensitive nose. In the night my son starts having airway reactivity. By the morning, he's coughing a lot. We get to Stanford and our surgery is canceled due to his lung reactivity. I have no doubt there was cigarette smoke in that room. Paid $195 just to go back home. Absolutely horrid. Would never ever deign to stay here again. PLEASE don't bring your medically complex children!!! read more

No warmth or bell & whistles! This was good for one overnight stay. The shower was roomy.

Misrepresented online. Smells in room, tub water came out brown, thin sheets and blanket. Dinged tiles in bath with Schmitz between. Mildew smell. Dark, disrepair overall. Check in and out very lengthy bc of distance desk agent on a screen. I left the next day though I had a 6 day res. Positive reviews are misleading as I can see. Surprise charge of 4.50 per day for parking you own car. Also dingy carpet and stains on boxspring, saw when I checked the mattress seams for bedbugs. Did not see any bugs read more

They work together with Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. A good place to rest your body and start off your morning read more

People are nice. It was really quiet and the prices are reasonable. We've been here multiple times and everything was always good.

If your budget is tight this can work. My husband is having a procedure at the Standford hospital that is near. We were able to recover and rest. The check in is very odd it is computerized and you were given your key Via a computer and no person was at the desk totally mechanical and zoom based. if ou need any extra help I was wondering what could you do? Building is old. They may need to replace the existing door frame.The hotel room doorways seemed strange and the entryway to the room has older frame. That seems to be cove to the entrance of the room.The old entrance still exists and looks strange because they didn't make it fit with the new doors. The heater is the old school Amanna wall mount, that could use a good cleaning. The valance that adorn the window needs to be dusted on top The out side paint job is patching in spots. The landscaping is basic and the stairwell is old with a balcony.that has seen better days. The area is hard pressed for eateries. Found a deli at the end of the block. Average hotel decor. Water for the shower has a low flow dispensary. System parking lot view from the window in the room. read more

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So this place is great for visitors of Stanford. There was a discount & within 15 minutes of the hospital. For the price you get what you paid for here but it's a good price even without the discount it's still a steal. read more

Nothing great but it is: 1. Comfortable 2. Clean 3. Safe 4. Location can't be beat 5. Super less expensive than other hotels in the arwa. I was pleasantly surprised with the room. I was expecting a typical motel experience, but it was much better than expected. Other comments about bedding and amenities are true but I paid less than half of what the next cheapest hotel in the area cost and I have no complaints. Would I stay here again? Possibly... especially if the other hotels continue to be twice as expensive. Would I look forward to staying here if I had alternatives? Possibly not. Overall, good value for the money paid. read more

This hotel is terrible. It is a cheap motel similar to Motel 6. They rip you off on pricing from the hotel companies. At 2am the pipe system made a constant loud noise for 20 minutes for both nights we stayed. Zero stars. read more

So clean! An older facility, faded decor and....a great value. Spacious and ultra clean kitchen and bathroom and 2 bedrooms with adequate linens and mattresses and each bedroom with a TV monitor and its own heat/cooling source. Convenient and safe location. Very nice staff...all at a bargain. Best value in town and again, extremely clean. read more

This motel is very affordable and also bare bones. Check in is via zoom in the office area. They clean your room every three days so a three night stay meant zero housekeeping service. Room is a little run down - shower curtain was torn and bathtub/shower was dingy looking no matter how well it was cleaned. I had no human contact over the course of my stay which felt odd. Overall, it is a bed to sleep in for a reasonable price which isn't an easy find in Palo Alto. As I type this review, I just realized I won't have coffee in the morning because my stay didn't make the cut for a housekeeping visit which would have replenished the two cups that were initially provided. I just tried using the room phone to request more, but there is an automated message that says phones are "down for maintenance" and to call 911 if it's an emergency or use a cell phone to call the front desk. I called the front desk and got a "user busy" message. I will easily (albeit reluctantly) solve my coffee problem in the morning, but not having access to staff is a significant concern. read more

The condition of the room was poor, clean but the craftsmanship is horrible, cracks in the counter from the drilled in fasteners for the shove, door handle falls off, paint chips everywhere, beds uncomfortable building shakes from cars, difficult to find... might as well go to hotel 6 or super 8 not worth the money for the area read more

All in all, we have been here, twice, while hubby has surgery at Stanford. The first time was a mess. I checked out, thinking he would be discharged? Nope. So I had to check back in, and the office, manager? owner? was overly helpful and gracious, understanding. The second time I was smart enough to have my night time O2 machine delivered, good as gold, the hotel saved it for me and helped with the pickup after our departure. AND, they saved my familiar room for me, I do better in not-strange-paces. I could nit pick the room forever, but those little things are nothing compared to the price, location, courtesy. Side note: The first trip, we ate at the Fish Market next door, which actually closed the day after we left, after 49 years in business. I literally cried. The second trip we had to change plans, and drive at night for dinner (Eeek!) So, for the hotel, this possibly could be helpful - the things I would change if I could find a magic wand? * A doorstop for the front door. Hard to unload/load with the door closed. * A robe hook in the bathroom a tad lower than the very top of the door for older people who have trouble with their shoulder joints. * Have the maids clean the corners of the room. Lotsa dust there. Still, small stuff. * MAYBE assign parking. In room 114, I can't get my car close to my room because rooms 112, 113, 115, 116 have all parked together in front of my room. I am 72 with COPD. This is actually bigger issue than the rest. * Better toilet paper? Sorry, it's like paper tissue. I can also bring my own. And it is so out of reach on the far wall but little you can do unless you move it to the side wall. * Two nightstands, plus two lights near the bed for a couple wanting to sleep in the same bed and read. * Light shines through the door, all around. The bottom is the worst. A door sweep would help. Stay 2 was in January, wind blew under the door all night. * Driving out of the parking lot can be a challenge if you are headed to Stanford, but all you have to is turn right, make an illegal U-turn (one of 17 during stay 1, I got lost a lot) and turn left at the light. * Virtual check in the first time was just weird. The second time was much smoother. It does help prevent the owners from being tied to the office. * The lamp shades are truly shabby and ripped, but who cares, really? * However, if the curtains aren't hemmed by our next stay, I will happily mend. * The office should answer their phones when we call. * Tell your maids to make sure to leave a "Do Not Disturb" sign, I made my own the first trip and had to hunt down a maid the second trip. Good points, besides price, location and courtesy would be good beds. The place is clean! One lady said it made her feel safe, I wholeheartedly agree. The frig and tiny freezer are sufficient but not large enough for a week's stay. Microwave, coffee pot, cups, water, hair dryer, standard stuff but appreciated. AGAIN, if these little issues are enough to keep you away, you are going to spend double the price of this really not so bad place. We will be back! read more

Come on, a kiosk in the entrance lobby to check you in????? Someone from the Philippines on the other end attempting to check us in. Some jobs should not be outsourced. This is so off-putting, non welcoming. Plus when we had an issue with the bill, they are just reading from a script and cannot assist. The General Manager and other on-site staff however are very professional and helpful. My bill was adjusted and post stay outreach and communication was excellent. read more

Our second time staying here. It is pricy (not sure how it compares to other hotels in the area) but it is in a safe location and we were just there over night for an appt at Stanford. I judge hotels by if I would feel safe staying here alone and YES I would. It is a bit run down (age) but rooms were clean and beds comfortable. It is not luxury but a good place to stay overnight. There is a great fish market restaurant next door too! read more

Life brings me to Palo Alto 4-5 time a year, and I've stayed at a lot of local hotels, from the Sheraton (very nice, and priced accordingly) to the Hilton Garden Inn (ditto), to several Marriott Residence locations, to the Best Western Plus Riviera (wouldn't stay there again), to the Stanford Motor Inn (basic, but clean and unpretentious). I'm usually looking to pay $150-$250 a night, but will go a little higher if I have to. My local favorite is the Creekside Inn, which I'll review separately. I'm not looking for luxury, and I'm willing to stay at a variety of places. But I resent hotels that misrepresent themselves. The Hotel Parmani is a fine option if what you want is a decent, basic motel. It is not, as its website says, a "boutique hotel." In my world, "boutique" means unique, funky, with small touches that display an aesthetic sensibility. Parmani is not any of those things. The room was clean and the linens were mid-range in quality but clean. The furniture was older and out of date, there was no desk (though there was a small table and two chairs), and there was no armchair or other comfortable place to sit and read. The TV was small compared to other places I've stayed. There was no hotel info in the room, so I was not able to figure out whether there was an exercise room or gym access (yes, I could have just asked; their website doesn't mention a gym). WiFi supported my VPN but was unreliable. Overall: meh. I'm posting the same review to Yelp as well. read more

Cons:a tad run down because of age, our lock did not work on the front door, slight traffic noise. Pros:friendly staff, clean room, great location, and the perfect place (for a decent price) for an appointment at Stanford! I would stay again with no problems at all! read more

I had to stay here for work. It is on the corner of a busy street and there is much street noise. It is pretty clean with nice managers. The beds are super uncomfortable and cheap feeling, if you have any kind of back issues or circulation issues where sleeping on springs would be problematic, probably not the best bet, but they brought me a bunch of blankets to pile up and that helped. The shower in the room I stayed in drenched the floor every day and they forgot to leave TP. Although management nice this was not a highlight in life's journey. read more

If it were possible to give zero stars or negative stars I would have. DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL!!! The rooms are full of bed bugs. My wife and son came home covered in bed bug bites. My son went to stanford for baseball camp, and my wife stayed down there with him. I booked the hotel room for them and spent the first day there. This hotel looks like it used to be a sleazy drug infested motel and they gave it a new paint job, and remodeled the bathrooms. You can see by the old beat up furniture still in the rooms. After my wife discovered the bed bugs she asked to see another room to possibly change rooms and found them in that room as well. When I arrived back down there to pick up my wife and son I asked the manager about it. He said he would get a pest report done. It took 3 days to get the pest report done, which some how shows no signs of bed bugs. I have pictures of the bites and of the bugs in the beds, not sure how a pest report can show no signs of bed bugs when they are clearly there in the pictures. Since the manager has no intention of doing anything about it I am forwarding the pictures to the health department. I can only hope the health department will make them do something about it so no one else has to endure the repulsive conditions of this hotel. read more

Okay, it's an older motel. But the price was much better than other places and I was completely satisfied with my choice. Front desk guy was nice. My bed** was super comfortable. The bathroom was clean and the shower was hot. There's room for your own stuff on the sink counter. I really appreciate that. ** I have lifelong back issues made worse by long periods of sitting, which I was doing at the conference. It could have been bad, but the bed was just right for me. From reading reviews, I knew breakfast would be basic and I was attending a conference that offered its own continental breakfast anyway. Parmani has quite decent coffee at 6:30 am :-) I planned ahead and brought my own cream and put it in the fridge in my room. It was perfect. If you want a sit down place and something more elaborate, there is a Corner Bakery Cafe down the street that opens at 7 am. I didn't try it. My first floor room was next to the ice machine, which gave me pause when I checked in, and indeed it did a certain amount of whirring and banging, but most of the time it was quiet and it never once woke me up. I wore ear plugs. There is traffic noise from El Camino Real, but it's surprisingly not bad. Probably quieter downstairs than up? I was there for two nights mid week and there was not a ton of coming and going in the parking lot. I slept as well as at home. I expect, it was a quiet time to be there. Wifi, fridge, microwave, iron and ironing board. The windows open if you want fresh air. I was there alone and felt safe. Please tip the maid. read more

Unassuming motor inn but good for the price and location next to Palo Alto square. Bulletproof glass but I had no problems. Rooms were well kept, water temperature was good, and the wifi was pretty fast. read more

Hotel worked perfectly for us. The room was clean and updated. The person that checked us in, however, was not polite.

We booked this hotel on-line and really didn't know what to expect. We are used to staying at Marriott hotels. However hotels /motels near Stanford Hospital are outrageously priced. We only needed to stay overnight as it is a 3 hour drive from our home. The hotel is more a motel, looks mildly rundown but was surprisingly more than sufficient. It even had better amenities than many of the Marriotts and other luxury-type hotels where we have stayed. Reasonably priced under the circumstances, very clean, unusually large refrigerator, microwave, etc. The front desk personnel were polite, helpful and efficient. Although it was located on a busy boulevard we heard no traffic noise and the room was quiet even in the early morning hours when most people are leaving. We would stay there again. read more

Ok..rooms are clean, that's it. My door keys weren't properly programmed so I had to walk all the way back to the office to get this done. My door wasn't hung properly so it was a struggle to open. The outdoor lights came through the entry door as I tried to sleep. I could hear the dumpsters being emptied very early in the morning in addition to the landscaping crew blowing leaves into the neighbors property early in the morning. I could hear the neighbors talking and the floor creaked every time I took a step. I had my do not disturb sign on my door. The housekeeper still tried to enter my room while I was sleeping without a knock , hours before check out time was due. She scared me!! I yelled from my bed that I was still sleeping. Her reply ..."Oh sorry!" I did not feel safe and would never return. read more

Lots of noise from neighboring rooms and traffic. Shower was too cold to use. Rooms are clean, but sparse. Breakfast consisted of cold cereal only. Perhaps a notch above a Motel 6, for me this a motel of last resort. read more

I'm sensitive to odors and perfumes. The room they showed us stank of chemicals (Febreeze?) and I wasn't able to stay. We finally found a 'green' hotel room for more than I wanted to spend. I understand that it is easy and cheap to follow traditional practice and spray perfumed cleaners. Unfortunately, some of your potential guests cannot tolerate them. There are unscented, less-toxic cleaning products now. read more

Great value motel in PA. Huge room, good facilities, walking distance to Calif Ave. Bonus points for having an outside hose to wash bikes after a day's mountain biking nearby... read more

This place is very tired and very run down. Breakfast is toast and cereal, plus coffee and OJ. Service is almost non-existant. I would not stay here again. read more

The price I think was a bit high for being a C- D+ motor lodge. Entry door and bathroom door not aligned to frame therefor hard to shut. Low water pressure in shower and can't regulate the water that flows very hot to cold. The heater is located under the window and blows hot air between the window and drapes. They serve cold cereal in the office which donuts, coffee and juice would have been an improvement. Unfortunately I will not be staying at this location again but if this kind of motel suits you .... go for it. read more

I stayed here a couple of weeks ago and whilst it's 'fine', it's really nothing special and doesn't live up to the hype on their own website. My room was a good size but the decor was pretty drab and could have really done with some updating. The air conditioning unit made the most hideous noise so it was impossible to keep it on more than a few minutes without it getting really annoying. Bathroom was also dated, but clean, so no real complaints here. The breakfast was totally underwhelming. You have to pick it up from reception and the selection is limited. Also, they only have cheap polystyrene bowls and you have to carry everything back up to your room as there isn't anywhere to sit and eat. It's more like a hostel set up than a $200 a night hotel. On the plus side, there's free WiFi and the TV has a good selection of channels to choose from. This place is fine as a short-stay option but if you're looking for a nice hotel to relax in, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

The people who manage this hotel are incredibly nice. My family stayed here for several nights while our dad was very ill at Stanford hospital. They went the extra mile to make sure we were well taken care of. The were genuinely concerned for our well being. During such a stressful time it was nice to have people looking after us. Our dad is home and recovering and I'm thinking back on all the people who helped us. I will always remember the kindness of the people who run this hotel. Aside from their kindness the hotel was clean and had everything we need. Thank you so much read more

Stayed one night as I had appointment at Stanford. The room was extremely clean and fresh. The staff were very nice and accommodating. Slept like a baby on their very comfortable beds and it was very quiet. It had in room coffee (Starbucks!), fridge, microwave, hair dryer, everything you could need. Very pleasant, a surprise to me, and so close to Stanford. Will definitely stay there again. read more

I forgot my cell phone here upon leaving on a Sunday. They put it in the mail to me Monday morning, for just the shipping cost! Got my phone back quickly. The room was clean, tv, wifi, regular amenities, in-room coffee, and some breakfast items. It's close to Stanford and easy to find. THANK YOU for the mail service, Parmani !! read more

Had a wedding at Stanford over the weekend. Nicely updated from being a former motel. Staff is very nice and helpful. Room was clean and is decently priced in the Palo Alto area. read more