Hotel Keen, Palo Alto

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About the Hotel

425 High Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

Great

8.3

/10

3.5

“The location is perfect for exploring downtown Palo Alto and Stanford.”view full review

Hotel Keen, a 3-star intimate boutique hotel at the nexus of Silicon Valley and Stanford University, features sophisticated furnishings with compact living spaces for guests on the go. The contemporary landmark serves business travelers with work-friendly perks and complimentary amenities including Wi-Fi, printing services, and a nutritious breakfast.

Modern Room Options

The aptly named Cozy Room features a queen bed with plush bedding and complimentary Showtime on the flatscreen TV. Hotel Keen's Comfy Room upgrades to a king bed, while the Wellness Studio includes a Peloton Bike, in-room fit kit, and floor-to-ceiling windows with city views.

Fresh Breakfast Selection

All guests at Hotel Keen receive fresh smoothies, local pastries, and Nespresso coffee, with additional hot items like eggs and potatoes served mid-week.

Fitness and Entertainment Amenities

The property provides an in-room 'Fit-Kit' available at the front desk and complimentary bicycles for guest use. Flat-screen HDTVs feature the WorldVue entertainment system with streaming apps and screencasting capabilities.

Central Silicon Valley Location

Located 1.5 miles from California Ave Caltrain and 18.5 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport, Hotel Keen positions guests within walking distance to Stanford campus, University Avenue bistros, and Silicon Valley corporate offices.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Queen Room

2 persons

165 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Deluxe King Room

2 persons

205 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Comfortable Controls

“I loved the individual climate control in my room, which allowed me to set the temperature and fan speed exactly how I liked it. It made my stay quite enjoyable and comfortable, especially with the warm temperatures outside.” view full review

Functional Amenities

“My room came equipped with shampoo, body wash, and lotion, which was convenient for a quick freshening up. Even though I had to buy conditioner from a nearby store, it was nice to have the essentials provided.” view full review

Morning Perks

“I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast offerings. The pastries were fresh, and the Nespresso machine provided great coffee to start my day off right. It was a lovely way to have a breakfast snack before heading out.” view full review

Relaxing Vibe

“The lobby had a cute atmosphere, featuring complimentary wine and cheese on Thursday evenings. This was a good surprise and added to my overall experience, making it a great way to unwind after a busy day.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Car park
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

425 High Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

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425 High Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

City landmarks

Museum

Cantor Arts Center

1.1 mi

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

3200 ft

University

Stanford University

1.3 mi

Museum

Hewlett Packard Garage

3900 ft

Landmark

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

2700 ft

Landmark

Rodin Sculpture Garden

1.1 mi

Landmark

Museum of American Heritage

2600 ft

Gallery

Allied Arts Guild

4500 ft

Landmark

Farmers' markets

2200 ft

Landmark

Pace Art and Technology

3400 ft

Landmark

Professorville

3400 ft

Mall

Town & Country Village

2700 ft

Church

Memorial Church

1.3 mi

Museum

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

4400 ft

Landmark

Nealon Park

1.2 mi

Tower

Hoover Tower

1.1 mi

Park

Burgess Park

1.4 mi

Landmark

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

1.1 mi

Landmark

El Palo Alto Park

2200 ft

Gallery

Palo Alto Art Center

1.4 mi

Landmark

Junior Museum & Zoo

1.1 mi

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1.4 mi

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

1.2 mi

Landmark

Fremont Park

4600 ft

Landmark

Frost Amphitheater

5100 ft

Park

Rinconada Park

1.2 mi

Landmark

Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden

1.5 mi

Garden

Stanford Arizona Garden

1.1 mi

Nearby

south side of the mausoleum off of Quarry Road between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road

Arizona Garden

1400 ft

Store

Whole Foods Market

1700 ft

Restaurants

Gelato Classico

700 ft

435 Emerson St

Subway

500 ft

205 University Avenue

Pizza My Heart

700 ft

220 University Ave

Fraiche Yogurt

1300 ft

200 Hamilton Avenue

Curry Up Now

1700 ft

321 Hamilton Ave

New York New York

1700 ft

125 University Ave Ste 190

The Prolific Oven Bakery & Cafe

1800 ft

550 Waverley St

Chipotle Mexican Grill

2700 ft

180 El Camino Real Ste 15A

Sushirrito

2100 ft

448 University Ave

Peet's Coffee & Tea

1900 ft

436 University Ave

Getting around

City Centre

Palo Alto23 min · 1.2 mi

Airports

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)41 min · 16.6 mi

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)49 min · 20.2 mi

Train

California Ave Caltrain32 min · 1.6 mi

Train2 min · 400 ft

Bus

Bus stop3 min · 700 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation might be needed) at USD 15 per day.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Keen provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Year renovated:

2010

Number of rooms:

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About the Hotel

Modern Room Options

Fresh Breakfast Selection

Fitness and Entertainment Amenities

Central Silicon Valley Location

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Facilities

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Business

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Media

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Location

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