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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

488 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Palo Alto, CA
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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto is a 4-star hotels in Palo Alto, CA. Guest sentiment is solid at 9.2/10 based on 238 guest reviews. Modern Comforts: Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Modern Comforts: Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Practical perks include parking options, on-site dining, group-friendly meeting facilities.
Chic Accommodations and Vibrant Atmosphere
Prime Location: Located just 10 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Graduate Palo Alto offers a perfect blend of convenience and luxury.
Modern Comforts: Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Exceptional Service: With a 24-hour front desk fluent in English and Spanish, our dedicated staff are always available to cater to your needs.
Experience the best of Palo Alto at Graduate Palo Alto. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!
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488 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Palo Alto, CA
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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto sits in Palo Alto, CA, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Palo Alto activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Palo Alto, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
General issues with cleanliness noted, including dirty carpets and bad smells.
Mixed reviews about staff attitude; some were helpful but others described as surly.
Highly praised location with proximity to Stanford and local amenities.
Rooms described as tiny with some negative comments regarding decor and noise.
Basic amenities provided but noted absence of a gym and poor coffee offerings.
Prices considered high for the quality of rooms and services.
Negative feedback regarding rooftop food quality and coffee in rooms.
Overall positive impression despite some specific issues.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in: 04:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.