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Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Contemporary Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and dining. Steps from Caltrain and Stanford Shopping Center.

625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States View on map
8.2/10
Very Good Based on 2046 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid parking Accessible Outdoor pool Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort near Stanford with convenient amenities

Guests appreciate the convenient location, clean and spacious rooms, and friendly service. The heated outdoor pool and on-site dining options receive positive mentions, while some highlight noise and parking details to consider.

Guests often praise

  • Convenient location within walking distance to Palo Alto Caltrain and Stanford University
  • Clean, spacious rooms with quick and welcoming front desk service
  • Heated outdoor pool offering a relaxing atmosphere with a notable deep end
  • Quality food and drinks at the Poolside Grill and hotel bar
  • Friendly and helpful staff providing efficient room and front desk services

Worth knowing

  • Walls between rooms can be thin, leading to noticeable noise transmission
  • Parking is paid and shared with The Westin Palo Alto, with generally ample spaces
  • Breakfast is not included; some guests found options decent but varied
  • No airport shuttle service available on-site
  • The pool can be busy, especially with children during peak times

Best for

  • Visitors seeking easy access to Stanford University and downtown Palo Alto
  • Travelers looking for a modern hotel with family-friendly amenities including a pool and kid-friendly features
  • Business guests needing amenities like free Wi-Fi and a business center
  • Guests who appreciate on-site dining and bar options within a smoke-free environment
  • Those traveling with pets, as the hotel offers pet-friendly accommodations
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About this property

Welcome to Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Located at 625 El Camino Real, the Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel offers a contemporary setting ideal for visitors looking to stay close to downtown Palo Alto and Stanford University. It’s within a short 5-minute walk from the Palo Alto Caltrain station and just under 15 minutes to the Stanford Shopping Center, making it convenient for both business travelers and tourists. Nearby attractions include the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford, the Computer History Museum, and California's Great America theme park.

The hotel features modern amenities such as a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a variety of service options including free Wi-Fi, laundry service, business facilities, and pet-friendly accommodations. Dining needs are met by an on-site American restaurant and bar, Poolside Grill, which guests have positively rated for its food and atmosphere. Some rooms even include kitchenettes, catering to longer stays or families.

Guest reviews highlight the hotel's convenient location and clean, spacious rooms, with many appreciating the friendly and efficient staff. Some mention that rooms are generally quiet despite the main road location, aided by elements like a small waterfall providing natural ambient sound. However, a few note thinner walls affecting sound privacy and the absence of a complimentary breakfast, which could influence expectations.

With check-in from 3 PM and check-out by noon, the property is suited for visitors who prioritize accessibility and proximity to Palo Alto’s key points of interest. Travelers arriving via air can reach the hotel in about 25–30 minutes from major nearby airports such as San Jose Mineta or San Francisco International. Overall, the Sheraton presents a practical choice for business or leisure stays within the city.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Accessible
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Business center
Pet-friendly
Room service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Kitchens in some rooms
Fitness center
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

SB
Stacee Brtmk Mar 30, 2026
8.0

Very convenient location, immaculate spacious rooms, friendly staff. Decent buffet breakfast. Definitely will stay here again when in Palo Alto.

PW
Piggly Wiggly Mar 14, 2026
10

Very convenient location to Caltrain and bus stop and Stanford university. Recommend staying here! Con: very think wallpaper can hear everything. In general, Worth the price. have a swimming pool usually full of kids. Bathrooms in lobby. Room is clean. Room service daily. Service is ok (nothing wrong). Water is self-refill, they give you a nice Sherron free water bottle.

ATS
adrena the songstress Mar 09, 2026
10

I enjoyed my stay here. I played at Stanford University with the Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience Tour and we stayed here. Great accommodations. The food and drinks at the bar was phenomenal. Our table had the Chile garlic chicken wings, short rib grilled cheese, seafood stew, garlic fries, pork chops, hot wings and it all was good. Really good. The breakfast buffet was good and I was able to get my coffee and sit by the beautiful pool

3P
3Klicks Photobooth Mar 06, 2026
10

Looking for a photobooth that complements your event—not distracts from it? Our clean, modern setups are designed to fit beautifully into any space.

H
Help Feb 02, 2026
10

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XL
Xu Lu Jan 31, 2026
10

Been here since the first campus visit in 2017 and it’s only been getting better and better! Rooms are very clean, service is super fast, and front desk is welcoming. The location is also convenient on a main road next to goodies in town and the university, yet still quiet without any road noise (there’s also a cute “waterfall” that gives a “forest” acoustics)!

HC
Helen C Jan 12, 2026
10

Great hotel with superb service and amazing location. A 5 minute walk to downtown Palo Alto, Town and Country village (both have tons of shops and restaurants) and let’s not forget Stanford University, which is literally right across from. You can’t go wrong with this particular Sheraton!

UM
Una Moala Jan 04, 2026
10

Front desk team is helpful, kind, & quick. Heated pool with a deep-end of at least 8ft, don’t remember exact depth, but it was nice to not be all 4ft. Parking lot is shared with The Westin, plenty of space. For Sheraton Lounge, call ahead to check if renovation is completed. Food & services at the Poolside restaurant is 5/5

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Palo Alto, California, USA

A 5-minute walk from the Palo Alto Caltrain station, this modern lodging is also 12 minutes' walk from the Stanford Shopping Center.

  • Palo Alto 9 min Walk
  • Palo Alto Transit Center 10 min Walk
  • University Circle @ Caltrain Platform 8 min Walk
  • San Francisco International Airport 30 min Car · 54 min Transit
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport 25 min Car · 26 min Transit
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport 43 min Car · 1 hr 23 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

California's Great America 16,031 reviews

California's Great America

4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States

4.4 · Amusement Park
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University 2,446 reviews

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

328 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305, United States

4.7 · Museum
Computer History Museum 7,569 reviews

Computer History Museum

1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

4.7 · History Museum
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