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Our top choices for The Dish Trailhead hotels

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Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
Barron Park, 2.5 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1646)
"A lovely spot in Palo Alto - good value and location. Will stay there again!"
United States
Martha
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Creekside Inn
Fountain
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
Ventura, 2.9 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Breakfast was great!!"
United States
Sheila
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Free daily continental breakfast
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto

Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura, 2.5 km from The Dish Trailhead
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (508)
"Clean rooms, quiet area, friendly staff and plenty of parking "
United States
Janet
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Leland Hotel Palo Alto

Leland Hotel Palo Alto

Leland Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Ventura, 2.4 km from The Dish Trailhead
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (183)
"Good, convenient, clean, good amenities - I liked the coffee machine and tea in the rooms"
United States
Ethan
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Leland Hotel Palo Alto
Front of property – evening/night
Hotel Parmani

Hotel Parmani

Hotel Parmani
2.0 star property
2.3 km from The Dish Trailhead
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Amazing experience friendly staff. Clean room"
United States
Adrien
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Hotel Parmani
Family Suite, Multiple Beds
Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura, 2.9 km from The Dish Trailhead
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (383)
"Super clean, quiet, friendly. Excellent"
United States
Bruce
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
Exterior
Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura, 3 km from The Dish Trailhead
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Nice breakfast. Very reasonable price for an expensive area. "
United States
Deborah
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Palo Alto
Exterior
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
5.0 star property
3.3 km from The Dish Trailhead
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (112)
"Great hotel!!"
United States
Matthew
The price is €499
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Front of property
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
3.7 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Every thing and all of the staff were just perfect. Love th w holidaydecorations!"
United States
Michael
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Exterior
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres, 3.2 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1293)
"Always a great stay at the Zen! "
United States
Magina
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Terrace/patio
The Stanford Park Hotel

The Stanford Park Hotel

The Stanford Park Hotel
4.5 star property
4.3 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Excellent Hotel "
United States
Peter
The price is €250
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
The Stanford Park Hotel
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto

Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto

Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto
3.0 star property
3.8 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (633)
"Clean, spacious, and staff was very friendly and helpful. Kitchen staff was exceptional."
United States
Maria Veronica
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto
Meeting facility
Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos

Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos

Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos
3.0 star property
3.8 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (920)
"Convenient, clean, friendly staff & great lobby / bar area."
United States
John
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos
Meeting facility
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto, 3.7 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (434)
"Beautiful hotel. "
United States
Dianne
The price is €388
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Lobby sitting area
el PRADO

el PRADO

el PRADO
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto, 4.2 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (615)
"Great stay - big, well appointed rooms in an excellent location "
Hong Kong SAR China
David
el PRADO
Outdoor banquet area
The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
3.5 km from The Dish Trailhead
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (983)
"room was nice and clean front desk person was super nice. "
United States
susan
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
The Palo Alto Inn
Interior
The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel

The Cardinal Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Palo Alto, 3.8 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (379)
"A fantastic hotel, and a great location."
United States
Michael
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
The Cardinal Hotel
View from property
The Westin Palo Alto

The Westin Palo Alto

The Westin Palo Alto
4.0 star property
3.4 km from The Dish Trailhead
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (983)
"The room snd service was amazing!"
United States
Natalya
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
The Westin Palo Alto
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto

Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
4.0 star property
Downtown Palo Alto, 4.2 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (265)
"Amazing stay and great location"
United States
David
The price is €206
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Outdoor pool
Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
5.0 star property
4.6 km from The Dish Trailhead
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (276)
"Really great hotel and my go to place for anything in Palo Alto "
United States
Lisa
The price is €855
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
Rosewood Sand Hill
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top The Dish Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Front desk, restaurant, breakfast staff very cordial and knowledgeable "
Patricia Lindsey 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto by IHG

Hotels near other The Dish Trailhead attractions

Hoover Tower overlooking a Stanford University courtyard with its sandstone archways and Spanish style architecture

Hoover Tower

4.5/5 (26 reviews)
Find out about the history of Palo Alto when you spend time at Hoover Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Stanford University

4.3/5 (3,222 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe around Stanford University, a top university in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Dish Trailhead?
The Dish Trailhead is located in Palo Alto. Travellers love the area for its picturesque gardens, array of dining options and major shopping area. You'll find 607 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near The Dish Trailhead?
Creekside Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from The Dish Trailhead. Other good choices within 5 miles include Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel and The Nest Hotel Palo Alto.
How many hotels will I find close to The Dish Trailhead?
Expedia has 607 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from The Dish Trailhead.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Dish Trailhead, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near The Dish Trailhead.
What can I see and do near The Dish Trailhead?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Computer History Museum, Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art or Cantor Arts Center. Hoover Tower, Hewlett Packard House and Garage and Stanford Theatre are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Shoreline Amphitheatre and Bing Concert Hall if you're interested in local theatre.