Hotel Keen

City-center hotel within easy reach of Stanford University

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Located near Stanford University, Hotel Keen offers a convenient stay with continental breakfast and a manager's reception. Enjoy in-room WiFi, coworking spaces, express check-in and out options as well as the helpful staff that has left previous guests impressed.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Communal living room
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Limited housekeeping
$132 nightly
$153 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Comfy Deluxe 1 King Bed)

Good
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cozy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
425 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301-1621

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stanford University Arboretum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 21 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 22 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 54 min drive
  • Palo Alto Station - 4 min walk
  • California Ave Station - 4 min drive
  • Menlo Park Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Verve Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maruwu Seicha 丸宇製茶 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nola - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Maple - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen puts you just a 5-minute drive from Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short drive of San Francisco Bay and Shoreline Amphitheatre. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • Onsite garage
    • Offsite parking within 49 ft (USD 15.00 per day)
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free reception (select days)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Wine tasting room
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 15.00 per day (49 ft away)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International

Also known as

Hotel Keen
Hotel Keen Palo Alto
Keen Hotel
Keen Palo Alto
Hotel Keen Hotel
Hotel Keen Palo Alto
Hotel Keen Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Hotel Keen?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Keen?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Keen?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Keen and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Hotel Keen like?

Hotel Keen is in Downtown Palo Alto, a short 4-minute walk from Palo Alto Station and 6 minutes' walk from Stanford University.

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Hotel Keen Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered wholesome and healthy options with great coffee. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel excellent staff
CARLOS DARIO, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute, small space but nice design, parking next door gotta look out for the signs. Very good location if you like to eat, good restaurants all around
Kamonporn, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was extremely small, and walls were thin but it was very convenient and close to everything.
Briana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to visit
Ernest, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean, tiny room; great wholesome breakfast
Monika, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and comfortable
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

There was a slight cleanliness issue in the bathroom, otherwise great room and stay for the value!
Marika, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property and location
Stephen, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

We drove around the hotel for 40 minutes in circles and there was no parking. We finally just left and never stayed
Nancy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Small Rooms. Good value. Can’t check-in till 3 PM is a little inconvenient.
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay loved it
Jorge, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Javier, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Have stayed here a few times while visiting campus. Great location.
Linda, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently and centrally located within walking distance to many dining opportunities.
Osman, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel, clean, easy and super friendly.
Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for an overnight stay
Lonnie L, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Ann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Iona, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hospitality
Dhyey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Professional & courteous staff, great accommodations & location
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a very nice area. Check-in was easy. Staff was friendly. The room was a bit small.
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good no frills hotel, good price.
Nicolas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good value, location
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel right downtown. Great value. Room was small but nice and staff were super friendly and helpful. Floor was a bit dirty in the room. Would stay again!
Lisa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient location to Stanford but room quite small but clean. Parking also a challenge. Some sort of bar or nightclub next door, was quite noisy.
Dana, 3-night trip