Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

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Dates

November 2025

20

December 2025

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

Luxury

9.2

Wonderful

Playful elegance near vibrant delights

Whimsical art deco French styling and eclectic decor create a playful atmosphere near vibrant restaurants and shops. Savour delightful drinks at the rooftop patio bar while enjoying wonderful views.

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking available
Breakfast available
Pet-friendly
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

12 Dec - 13 Dec

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Tomorrow

Nov 21 - Nov 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Mobility & Hearing, Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Corner (Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Corner (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2023

Designer toiletries

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the area

488 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

What's nearby

Stanford Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Stanford University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Stanford University Medical Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Palo Alto Station - 10 min walk
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
‪Marugame Udon - ‬2 min walk
‪Cafe Venetia - ‬1 min walk
‪Tamarine Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪Joe & The Juice - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Upscale hotel remodelled in 2023 and located near Stanford University

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto provides amenities, such as a bar and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a lift
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All 100 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
55-inch TVs with cable channels
Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

Lou & Herbert's
President's Terrace

Things to do

Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

In-room cot

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Turndown service

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

Mediterranean architecture
Renovated entire property - January 2023
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

55-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water

More

Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Heating
Laptop workspace
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Destination fee: USD 29.63 per accommodation, per night.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Graduate Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto pet-friendly?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto on 12 Dec 2025 start from €212.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Valet parking is available for USD 50 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto located?

Located in University South, this hotel is steps from Silicon Valley and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Stanford University. Stanford University Arboretum and Stanford Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes. Palo Alto Station is 10 minutes by foot.