Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 3 min drive
Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive
Stanford University - 4 min drive
Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive
Getting around
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 21 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 22 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 35 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 54 min drive
Palo Alto Station - 4 min walk
California Ave Station - 4 min drive
Menlo Park Station - 26 min walk
Restaurants
Verve Coffee Roasters - 1 min walk
Salt & Straw - 4 min walk
The Patio - 2 min walk
Nola - 5 min walk
Pho Ha Noi - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Keen
When you stay at Hotel Keen, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Stanford University and Stanford Shopping 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 Googleplex. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
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
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
On-site garage
Off-site 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 (selected days)
Water dispenser
What to do
Use of nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Winery tours nearby
Working away
Co-working 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
Lift
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
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
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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. However, 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 practise your swing at the nearby golf course.
What's the area around Hotel Keen like?
Hotel Keen is in Downtown North, a short 4-minute walk from Palo Alto Station and 7 minutes' walk from Stanford Shopping Center.
Hotel Keen Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
20 Jan 2025
I checked in and was assigned a room. Upon entry to the room, I noticed that the bed was in the middle of the room and there was trash on the bed. I let the person upfront know and they mentioned they had been renovating the room and it was not done so they would get me another room. Upon walking into my new room, the same situation occured and that room was also not done. Finally I was able to get into a room.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Jan 2025
Comfortable bed. Our room was in the back of the building and we stayed Saturday night. There must be a club in the block over because load music going until late at night. If you’re a light sleeper ask for a room in the front of the building
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2025
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
5 Nov 2024
Dirty and disappointing - avoid! After arriving and checking the sheets I went to sleep due to jetlag after long travel and work. I woke up in the night and discovered a dirty sock, and that the floor clearly hadn’t been cleaned due to the state of my clean white socks. On going to make a coffee in the morning, I discovered that the mug was sticky and dirty. A clean room really is the bare minimum and at the price point really unacceptable. Breakfast was limited. Complaint dealt with poorly. Very glad I was only staying for one night.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Good value, location
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
ALBERTO
ALBERTO, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Sept 2024
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2024
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sept 2024
Comfortable, clean and cozy room!
Dana
Dana, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
sally
sally, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 Aug 2024
Okay for our golf purposes
Derrick
Derrick, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
29 July 2024
Sae Rom
Sae Rom, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
Great accomodation and location
This was a great little hotel for my wife and I. It is for sure a “boutique” style hotel. The rooms are small and there is a small inconvenience that you have to walk through the bathroom to exit the room, but for just the two of to spend a quick weekend in Palo Alto together it was GREAT! The hotel is VERY close to University Ave where all the restaurants and bars are. And it is a quick Uber/Lyft ride to shopping and other dining.
Hans
Hans, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Great place for an overnight stay
Lonnie L
Lonnie L, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2024
Martha
Martha, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
Central location and easy to walk to great food and shopping in the downtown Palo Alto area. Super convenient to get to the Stanford campus also.