The historic Cardinal Hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, an eclectic university town with a dynamic social scene and a chic urban spirit. Palo Alto offers a rich and colorful culture, offering a variety of attractions, entertainment and recreational venues in and around the city, such as Stanford Shopping Center, Stanford University Athletics, Shoreline Amphitheater, Stanford Theater, Pacific Art League, and the exciting Palo Alto Arts Festival. The Cardinal Hotel offers a unique combination of charming aesthetics, personalized service and contemporary amenities for a comfortable and memorable experience. Enjoy a delightful combination of old-world elegance and high-tech features that create a captivating and capable environment for work or relaxation. Host your next corporate meeting, special event, or social gathering in the intimate 600 square feet meeting facility. The event space accommodates up to 25 people for boardroom roundtables, corporate training sessions or private parties. The Cardinal Hotel does not have it's own restaurant, but there are many restaurants in the area offering guests a myriad of dining choices to choose from. Front desk services are available to guests 24 hours, and safe deposit boxes are available at the front desk. To cater to the needs of the business traveler, a fully equipped business center is available onsite.
Celebrating an era of elegance past, the Cardinal Hotel features a selection of quaint accommodations adorned with comfortable furnishings, charming character, stylish décor and thoughtful amenities. All the spacious guest rooms and suites offer, cable TVs, ceiling fans, clock radios, desks, hair dryers, internet access, irons and ironing boards, premium TV channels, and telephone with voicemail. The well-trained and knowledgeable staff helps to create a calm, comfortable, stress free environment. Come experience a whole new world of stylish comfort at the Cardinal Hotel.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Stanford University Arboretum 1 km / 0.6 mi
Stanford Mausoleum 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Stanford Stadium 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Cantor Arts Center 1.5 km / 1 mi
Stanford University Medical Center 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Stanford University 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
San Antonio Shopping Center 6.4 km / 4 mi

The preferred airport for Cardinal Hotel is San Jose, CA (SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) 22.1 km / 13.7 mi.