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Crowne Plaza Palo Alto

3.5 of 5
4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto exceeded expectations. I booked on line and just assumed The Crowne Plaza would be a nondescript highway exit-side hotel. The location turned out to be great ..only about 2 miles from Stanford campus and 3 miles from downtown Palo Alto. For the AAA rate of $108, I thought it offered tremendous value.... More

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Bellevue, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I booked Crowne Plaza because it was part of the Priority Rewards system and there was a corporate discount through my company. I was assigned a "cabana" room. Both nights of my stay the neighbors next door smoked RIGHT outside the room doors while standing on the balcony. Two men standing outside smoking, drinking, and talking loudly. Both nights I... More

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Oakland, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

If you are doing business in Silicon Valley this hotel is centrally located. It is easy to find on El Camino Real and near some good restaurants (eg. Sea - an easy walk). They have some Cabana rooms in the back which are nice, and also some pool side rooms. These are nicer than the ones in the main hotel.... More

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San Diego, CA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed in a standard lanai room. The first night (a weeknight) was fine, though one of the closet doors was falling off the hinges, the road noise was noticeable (El Camino Real, AKA SR82, has six lanes–three lanes of traffic in each direction), and the room door slammed shut. In the morning, though, I woke up with a bug... More

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Modesto, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This was a very friendly and clean hotel. We were happy to be upgraded to a mini suite for our stay. They gave us bottles of water upon arrival and small snacks. It was very quiet and loved the comfortable bed.

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Seldom have I stayed in a hotel with such delightful staff, smiling, helpful, in the most genuine way. Shuttle service is quite reliable, many places close by. Breakfast was tasty with great selection of fresh fruit, local cheeses, and the usual breakfast fare. I will return next time in the area.

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David I, General Manager at Crowne Plaza Palo Alto, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Dear Margaret F., Thank you for taking the time to write about your recent stay at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel. I'm glad you found the staff so helpful, we take a lot of pride in being hospitable! We are now in the process of implementing a whole new series of menus in the restaurant and lounge, I hope you... More

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I didn't love the crown plaza, but I liked it enough to give it a good review. I prefer the Westin...well the Rosewood in menlo park is really my fave...but both are pricey and I felt Crowne Plaza was a good value. Clean and comfortable rooms, and friendly staff. A nice touch...an aromatherapy pack from a UK company called Temple... More

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David I, General Manager at Crowne Plaza Palo Alto, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Dear Diane P., Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel. I'm glad to see that you enjoyed your stay, and that you liked our new amenities. The Temple Spa line is a brand new addition this year, along with the all-new bedding in the rooms, as part of the... More

London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The Crown is definitely one of the best in the area. Some of the hotels around Palo Alto and Sunnyvale hotels can be a bit like holiday Chalets. So this one is definitely one I'll be visiting again. It's a good hotel for a business trip. Restaurant/bar areas are welcoming. Didn't have time to use the pool, but the pool... More

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David I, General Manager at Crowne Plaza Palo Alto, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Dear DebbieDLondon, Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel. I was happy to read that you enjoyed your stay. I do hope you have a chance to enjoy the pool, largest in the area, on your next visit, and we offer poolside food and beverage service on the weekends!... More

Winnipeg, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013 via mobile

My wife and I spent the long Easter weekend in Palo Alto which was deserted since spring break had just begun. The Crowne Plaza Cabana is centrally located on El Camino Real. Hotel parking was always adequate. Front desk person was pleasant and professional, and upgraded us to a 2-room junior suite based on my wife's frequent flyer cards. Our... More

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Nazareth, Pennsylvania
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72 reviews 72 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Stayed here one night on college visit to nearby Stanford. Clean, centrally-located, friendly staff. Beds are comfortable. Toiletries are good quality. They give a little sampler of products from the spa which is a nice touch. Doors could be a little more soundproof; you can actually see light around the door and hear everything in the hall.

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David I, General Manager at Crowne Plaza Palo Alto, responded to this review
27 March 2013

Dear sjc43, Thank you for the comments regarding your recent stay at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, I was pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay. I was sorry to see that there was an issue in your room with light, please know that we are having the maintenance team check the weatherstripping on all doors to be sure... More

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Also Known As:
Crowne Plaza Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto
Crowne Plaza Palo Alto Hotel
Palo Alto Crowne Plaza
Address: 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Region: United States > California > Palo Alto
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Business Hotels in Palo Alto
#7 Family Hotels in Palo Alto
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Discover all that Silicon Valley has to offer at the beautiful and comfortable Crowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel & Resort. You will find legendary comfort and modern luxury at one of the most premiere locations in Palo Alto. Affordable elegance and hospitality are waiting for you. After spending a full day browsing Palo Alto s charming boutiques, art galleries, and Stanford University, only 2.5 miles away, retreat to one of our 194 guest rooms decorated with casual Californian elegance and superb views of the peninsula or of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Guests will experience the height of relaxation with our Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage Program, which includes: Comfortable New Beds, Sleep Amenities, and Guaranteed Wake-Up Call. Revitalize in the morning with our in-room coffee maker and complimentary gourmet coffee. The Crowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel & Resort is also proud to be one of the premiere certified 'Green' Hotels in Santa Clara County. Steeped in history, tradition and elegance, the Crowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel & Resort combines luxurious amenities of a vacation destination with all the high tech necessities of today's savvy business traveler. Surrounded by World Headquarters of HP, Google, SAP, Intuit, Sun Microsystems, & Yahoo, just to name a few. Come and enjoy what is the talk of the Silicon Valley, the 'new' Crowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel & Resort Palo Alto. ... more   less 
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