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488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States, CA 94301

Graduate By Hilton Palo Alto - A university-inspired 4-star hotel with custom art, restaurant, and fitness center

Located 1 mile from Stanford University, this sophisticated Palo Alto hotel features custom artwork depicting university traditions throughout its spaces. Graduate By Hilton Palo Alto provides 24-hour front desk service, free WiFi, and complimentary bikes for guest use. The property includes a fitness center, restaurant, bar, and business center. Guests can start their day with an à la carte or American breakfast. The air-conditioned rooms come equipped with electric kettles and private entrances. Eight restaurants lie within 0.3 miles, including Tamarine Restaurant, Umami Burger, and Cafe Venetia. The hotel sits 1 mile from Stanford Shopping Center and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center. Graduate Palo Alto's position places it 2 miles from California Ave Caltrain and 18.5 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Pros

Free bicycle rentals for local exploration

Eight diverse dining options within 984.3 ft

Private parking available on-site

Outdoor terrace with garden furniture

Cons

18.5 miles distance from nearest airport

1 mile from main Stanford University campus

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Getting around

Easily find local transportation options to help you explore

City Centre
Palo Alto 1.6 km
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 26.0 km
San Francisco International (SFO) 31.8 km
Train
California Ave Caltrain 2.6 km
Train100 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
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Location

488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States, CA 94301
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488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States, CA 94301
Nearby
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Museum of American Heritage
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Farmers' markets
470 m
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Arizona Garden
510 m
Restaurants
Blue Bottle Coffee
80 m
456 University Avenue
Chantal Guillon
80 m
444 University Ave
Cafe Venetia
100 m
419 University Avenue
Vino Locale
150 m
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Yayoi
150 m
403 University Ave
Thyme
190 m
496 Hamilton Ave
Crepevine Restaurant
180 m
367 University Ave
Starbucks
170 m
376 University Ave
Joya
240 m
339 University Ave
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