The 2 Best Luxury Hotels in Palo Alto
Hand-picked in Palo Alto: our selection of 5-star hotels starts at The Clement and reaches to the Nobu Hotel. Book through suitespot and breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service come with it – worth over €500 together.
The best-known hotels in Palo Alto
The hotels in Palo Alto differ less in standard than in location and character. Which address suits which trip is something our travel advisors settle in a conversation, with the date, the occasion and the budget in view. Prices shown are entry rates and may include limited-time promotional rates. At the top of our recommendation: The Clement Palo Alto.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clement Palo Alto | – | ★ 4.7/5 | 820 € |
| Nobu Hotel Palo Alto | University South | ★ 4.3/5 | 630 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Palo Alto
The Clement Palo AltoFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in Palo Alto: two 5-star hotels, from 630 euros a night.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Two luxury hotels in Palo Alto – and how to choose
The two luxury hotels in Palo Alto cost 630 € and 820 € a night.
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto · University SouthAt both the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
And both include a hotel credit of 100 US dollars and an upgrade on arrival.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
190 euros separate the two hotels – and they stand for two different ways of counting.
The Clement Palo Alto lists ten categories, nine of them suites, and its central benefit is all inclusive for two. It adds a welcome gift and points in I Prefer.
The Nobu Hotel Palo Alto lists eight categories with one suite – and counts in credits: 40 US dollars a day towards breakfast for a maximum of two guests, plus 100 US dollars for food and drink. It stands in University South.
One detail worth knowing: the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto also includes a lunch or dinner for two – for the Nobu Ryokan Suites and from two nights. Exactly which category that covers, our travel advisors have confirmed before you book.
Our advice: do the sums on your days. If you eat in the hotel, the 190 euros at The Clement Palo Alto come back quickly; if you are out in the evening, the credits at the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto serve you better.
Where to stay in Palo Alto: University South or in the middle of town
The two best hotels in Palo Alto lie a few minutes apart, both in the centre.
The Clement Palo Alto stands from 820 € with ten categories, nine of them suites. Our recommendation for anyone who wants a suite – and for anyone who does not want to think about where to eat after a long day.
In University South, within walking distance of the campus and University Avenue, the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto stands from 630 € with eight categories. Our recommendation for anyone out in town in the evening.
How long it takes from either address to San Francisco and to the addresses down the valley, our travel advisors will work out around your meetings – here the hour of the day decides.
18 categories: the best hotels in Palo Alto from the inside
Together the best hotels in Palo Alto offer 18 categories, ten of them suites.
At The Clement Palo Alto it is nine of ten. The Deluxe Room measures around 37 m², and above it the suite floor begins: the Lower Level Suite, the Upper Level Suite and the suites with balcony sit at around 56 and around 58 m².
At the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto it is one of eight – but here every category carries its size. Seven rooms measure 30 m²: Deluxe Room, Premium Room and the Ryokan Room with terrace. The Zen Suite measures 39 m².
Tell us the size you do not want to go below – our travel advisors have it confirmed before you book, category by category.
What a night at a luxury hotel in Palo Alto costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in Palo Alto costs 630 € or 820 €.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from |
|---|---|---|
| Nobu Hotel Palo Alto | 630 € | 1st night |
| The Clement Palo Alto | 820 € | 1st night |
How long to stay: two to three nights. For most people Palo Alto is a city of meetings; anyone adding a day drives to the coast at Half Moon Bay or into the redwoods, both a good half hour away.
At both hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night. The meal at the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto does require two nights, independently of that.
When it is at its best: from April to June, when the valley stands green after the winter rain and the evenings are already long. Our recommendation for a first visit.
In September and October the days are warmest and the air clearest. Our recommendation for anyone combining meetings with a few free days.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as in the busiest.
Breakfast, hotel credit and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
At both hotels a hotel credit of 100 US dollars, an upgrade on arrival upon availability and an early check-in or late check-out are included.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comAt The Clement Palo Alto:
• all inclusive for two
• regular points and status benefits in I Prefer
• a welcome gift
At the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto:
• 40 US dollars a day towards breakfast, for a maximum of two guests
• here the hotel credit of 100 US dollars applies to food and drink
• a lunch or dinner for two – for the Nobu Ryokan Suites and from two nights
Earn points & use your status in Palo Alto
The most widely represented is I Prefer. suitespot rates are genuine direct rates: you keep earning regular points and elite nights in the hotel's loyalty program and retain your status benefits – on top of your suitespot benefits. These programs are represented in Palo Alto:
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Palo Alto |
|---|---|---|
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | The Clement Palo Alto |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Palo Alto
How many luxury hotels in Palo Alto does suitespot offer?
Two: The Clement Palo Alto and the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto in University South.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in Palo Alto cost?
630 € at the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto and 820 € at The Clement Palo Alto.
Is there an all-inclusive hotel in Palo Alto?
Yes, The Clement Palo Alto: its central benefit is all inclusive for two.
Are there suites in Palo Alto?
At The Clement Palo Alto nine of ten categories are suites. The Nobu Hotel Palo Alto lists the Zen Suite at 39 m².
Which is the best luxury hotel in Palo Alto?
The Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is the cheaper entry and counts in credits. The Clement Palo Alto lists nine suites and all inclusive for two.
How big are the rooms in Palo Alto?
At the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto every one of the eight categories carries a size: 30 m² for the rooms, 39 for the Zen Suite. At The Clement Palo Alto the sizes run from around 37 to around 58 m².
Is there a minimum stay in Palo Alto?
No. At both hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night. Only the meal for two at the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto requires two nights.
When is the best time to visit Palo Alto?
From April to June for green, mild weeks and in September and October for the warmest and clearest days.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Palo Alto?
The most expensive hotel in Palo Alto is The Clement Palo Alto, with rates from 819 € a night. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto has the lowest entry price at 629 €.
