Residence Inn Palo Alto Mountain View

Hotels
Residence Inn
8.4 (271 reviews)
1854 El Camino Real West , Mountain View , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well lit grounds
Friendly front desk service
Great location
Cons:
Noisy elevator
Breakfast problems
Safety concerns with room access

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
The cleanliness had mixed feedback, with some rooms reported as clean while others had issues like a moldy smell.
Service
9.01
Friendly front desk service was noted as fantastic, though there were mentions of inadequate assistance in some situations.
Location
9.55
Perfect location for those wanting to stay close to Mountain View; highly appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
7.5
Concerns expressed about outdated rooms and issues like noisy elevators and external facing doors.
Amenities
8.53
Amenities such as the kitchenette and availability of coffee were appreciated, but some promises regarding the pool were unmet.
Value for Money
8.99
Guests felt the hotel was reasonably priced for the overall experience, despite some shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
7.04
Breakfast items often ran out, and quality was considered average.
Overall Experience
8.51
Mixed experiences, with positive aspects highlighted but significant issues reported by some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:33

Property Description

Convenient Location near Google Headquarters
Located less than 10 minutes’ drive from Google Headquarters, our Mountain View area hotel offers modern suites with fully equipped kitchens, perfect for both business and leisure travelers.

Comfortable Suites with Premium Amenities
Each suite at Residence Inn Palo Alto Mountain View features a cozy seating area with a fireplace, satellite TV, and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen and a separate dining area during your stay.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces and Wellness Facilities
Unwind at our outdoor pool, barbeque area, or picnic area. Stay active at the fitness center or rejuvenate in the hot tub. With dry cleaning, laundry services, and proximity to Stanford University and Shoreline Amphitheater, your stay will be seamless and enjoyable.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Residence Inn Palo Alto Mountain View.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJC

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 14 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 271 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.99
Food and Beverage: 7.04
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Toni couple us
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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PJC71 couple us
9
Quality Mountain View Stay
Pros:

- Clean and well lit grounds and reasonably priced
- Friendly 24/7 front desk service and they were all fantastic
- Always available ice, infused water, and coffee
- Did not use it but they have a laundry room
- Perfect location if your intention is to stay really close to Mountain View (it was ours)
- Really loved the kitchenette and the extra vanity space between the bed and bathroom
- Walking distance to lots of coffee pizza and other places
- Lots of lighting options in the room

Cons:

These were just small things that the management could consider...
- The building 15 elevator was really noisy and bumpy. I don't know if there's anything they can do about it
- They ran out of breakfast buffet items pretty frequently so I think a little bit faster pace with refilling would have been helpful
- Construction was happening but there were also work piles and kind of work equipment everywhere and late into the day
- We booked with the understanding there was a heated pool and then it was not open

Again, these are minor things (not deal breakers) but Good for management to be aware!!!

2025-11-29 via Nuitee
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Resort47981956611 Business
6
Okay and less expensive than most
Pros:

Strange dates accommodations. Clean but not everything worked - like the light switches. Breakfast was pretty lame. All in all average

2025-10-30 via Tripadvisor
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runnermo Business Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia
2
Do not stay here as a woman on business
Pros:

Not what is pictured on website - completely misleading. A series of condo buildings that have been repurposed into a “hotel,” all with exterior facing doors, and poor lighting leading to them (very noticeable when you’re arriving early or late due to long days at the office). There is only one actual building (the one shown on website), which thankfully I was moved to after one night because I complained about safety. Staff was nice but not too interested in helping. I am unclear how there can be so many positive reviews on the Marriott website. Workout room has a moldy smell, no bikes and no mat. Neither room I was in had a luggage rack. Residence Inn Los Altos and Menlo Park are both much nicer and not like this horror show.

2025-10-19 via Tripadvisor
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Kimberly friends
10
Pros:

Enjoyed our stay. Clean, good service. Door stuck but maintenance was sent quickly to try and fix.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Rubicela family_with_children us
10
2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Theresa
10
Pros:

very convenient for visiting friends in area.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Matthew
10
Pros:

Room was nice, but bed was rough to sleep on. I had requested a wake-up call but never received it.

Additionally, I had woken up early one morning and went to the gym in the main building and startled the one worker awake, sleeping at the front desk.

My hunch is that this is why I never received a wake up call.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Kushtrim
2
Pros:

On the second night I came back and the door was cracked open by 2 inches, albeit the house cleaning left it open from whenever they cleaned the room until I came back from work around 11 pm. Had to wait for another hour for the maintenance guy to come and fix the lock so that I could go to sleep with a door what could shut and lock. So for hours my valuables were exposed. The maintenance guy said he will look into who opened the door and will get back to me the next day, it never happened. Last night I came back to find that the toilet was clogged and the bathroom sink. The maintenance was called to unclogged it, but they were not successful to fix the bathroom sink.

This was the worst hotel experience for my business travel. I will make sure that none of my corporate coworkers ever step foot at your hotel, honestly for whoemever is reading this the manager should be fired in a heart beat.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Madeline
10
Pros:

WONDERFUL!! I was helped with my bags and the gentleman at check-in was amazing.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Zachary
10
Best ever
Pros:

When I arrived, it took about one minute to be checked in and sent on my way to my room when I arrived in my room, clean, perfect and cool was told there was a breakfast in the morning went down for that excellent breakfast everything I could ever imagine

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Yuhua family
8
Pros:

Breakfast

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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JOSE JOAQUIN GONZALEZ
4
Pros:

Very noisy room, no cleaning every day, a lot smokers in the outside

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Colin
6
Pros:

Air conditioners in building 15 are very loud. Fitness room is dismal. Pool was drained/unavailable. And stairwells in building 15 had lights turned off! Both of them. This was reported to front desk twice and not fixed after several days. it’s a generally ‘ok’ facility- nothing special.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Susan extended_group us
10
Pros:

While the lobby & building exterior were underwhelming, once I got to my room, I was pleasantly surprised. The room exceeded my expectations. It looked like it was newly renovated. I can not recall a time I’ve stayed in a hotel where it was so soundproof quiet. Really exceeded my expectations.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Marriott Rocks!
Pros:

Love this place. They take great care of you.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Jose couple us
6
The room was comfortable
Pros:

Location was close to the concert we were attending and yet away from all the congestion

Cons:

Parking was miserable. Parking stalls were very very tight and there was no stalls available when we got back from our concert.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Kjersti
2
Pros:

Upon check in with my service animal I was asked what service they served. I have never in my 7 years been asked this as commonly they are not permitted to ask that. I felt put on the spot and very embarrassed. In addition the pet area smelled horrible. Parking was $14 per night, which is crazy. The pull out mattress was stained and thin.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Jasper family
10
Pros:

Very accessible to everything.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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JACQUELINE
10
Pros:

Not too close to very busy San Francisco but that's what we wanted, not too far but not too close. It's quite and peaceful, we had a good night rest.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee