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About the Hotel

488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California, United States, CA 94301
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Located 2 km from Burgess Park, the 4-star Graduate By Hilton Palo Alto Hotel is merely a 7-minute walk from Uvas Gold Apiary. Right near the Farmers' Market, the hotel with 97 rooms features a shared lounge and a golf course, plus an American restaurant, serving American specials.

Location

This smoke-free hotel in a historical district, 2.2 km from the Palo Alto Art Center. The Allied Arts Guild is in close proximity to the Graduate, while Lytton Avenue & Cowper Street bus stop is 100 metres away.

The property is a 24-minute drive from Mineta San Jose International airport, and 3.6 km from California Ave Caltrain train station.

Eat & Drink

Guests can dine at 2 on-site restaurants, which include Presidents Terrace, serving dinner, and Lou Herberts with its lunch. The lounge bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay.

Leisure & Business

Guests can also sigh up for bicycle usage arranged by the Graduate Palo Alto.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Graduate Corner King Room High Floor
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Graduate Corner King Room Bath Tub Mobility Accessible
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Graduate King Room Hearing Accessible
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Graduate Corner King Room Hearing Accessible
2 persons
31 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

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

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • 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

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
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Hotel 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
351 Homer Ave
Museum of American Heritage
570 m
601-699 Gilman St
Farmers' markets
470 m
south side of the mausoleum off of Quarry Road between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road
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
431 Kipling St
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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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 50 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$15 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
97

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