The Creekside Inn

Hotels
8.6 (1864 reviews)
3400 El Camino Real , Palo Alto , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Noise from upstairs
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
Overall sentiment from reviews was positive about cleanliness, though a few complaints existed.
Service
9.05
The staff were consistently highlighted as friendly and professional, indicating strong service.
Location
8.79
Location received high praise for being quiet yet centrally located.
Room Quality
8.44
Rooms were generally described as clean and comfortable with some spaciousness noted.
Amenities
8.67
Amenities like breakfast and facilities were appreciated, but some minor complaints existed.
Value for Money
8.53
Good value noted, particularly for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Mixed sentiments about food service, with room for improvement in breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.65
General consensus reflects a very positive overall experience with minor areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 07:39

Property Description

Luxurious Inn in Palo Alto
Convenient Services and Amenities
This completely smoke-free inn in Palo Alto offers complimentary electric car charging stations and a 24-hour business center for guests' convenience. The rooms are well-equipped with balconies or patios, mini refrigerators, microwaves, coffee and tea makers, and flat-screen TVs with premium movie channels. Suites feature kitchenettes and luxurious en suite bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and plush bathrobes.

Tranquil Gardens and Outdoor Pool
Situated on 4 landscaped acres, the inn features the peaceful Matadero Creek running through its gardens. Guests can unwind by exploring the property's trails and fountains or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor heated swimming pool.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby before indulging in a selection of California and Mediterranean dishes at the Cibo Bar and Grill for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For deli items and a coffee bar, guests can visit the on-site Driftwood Deli & Market.

Experience luxury and convenience at its finest at this Palo Alto gem. Book your stay now!

Important information:

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Creekside Inn will charge an Amenity Fee of $15.00 per night at check-in. Amenity Fee includes continental breakfast, onsite parking, outdoor heated pool and 24 hours fitness room access.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJC

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1864 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Olga • solo_traveller • ua
9
Good place to stay while visiting Stanford
Pros:

Close to Stanford.
Quiet area

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The setting and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Noam • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Alfredo • solo_traveller • us
10
Great location
Pros:

Location was great, the atmosphere was very relaxing and pleasant.

Cons:

A little pricey, but then again, all Palo Alto properties are expensive!

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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david-james • family_with_children • fr
5
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Ignazio • family_with_children • de
9
Very pleasant and comfortable.
Pros:

We liked the swimming pool a lot.

Cons:

The cost is pretty high, especially booking directly at the inn.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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JAMIE • couple • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Bruce Dudley • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Arndt • couple • de
6
Es ist zweckmäßig aber nichts für eine Reise, in der der Wohlfühlfaktor wichtig ist.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war geräumig und auch gut eingerichtet. Parkplätze vor der Tür.

Cons:

Es ist alles in die Jahre gekommen. Der schöne Garten sah im Spätsommer traurig aus. Es gibt KEIN Frühstück, auch wenn es bei Booking.com als inklusive dargestellt wird, wird man vom Hotelpersonal auf umliegende Restaurants oder Cafés verwiesen. Diese Kosten natürlich extra!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Denis D France • couple • us
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Maryann M • couple • us
9
A mini vacation in the center of town on a wooded property.
Pros:

An upstairs room like a treehouse. We could see the creek and the fountain in the courtyard from our balcony.

Cons:

No breakfast available on Sunday. Great place across the street so not much of a downside.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Athea • solo_traveller • us
8
Fine
Pros:

Trees

Cons:

El camino noise

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Eng • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Eve • solo_traveller • us
9
Safe for a solo woman traveler
Pros:

Comfortable bed. and pillows, Love the real coffee cups and real glasses, a nice touch. I love the comfort of the Deluxe rooms with the garden patios. A pleasure to stay here while in Palo Alto.

Cons:

Only thing I can think of is I would prefer the housekeeper not to knock at 9am asking when I was leaving. I was just getting out of the shower.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Barb • couple • us
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Barb • couple • us
7
Would absolutely stay here again!
Pros:

Safe, convenient, friendly staff, fridge coffee maker and microwave in room!!
And I love the slider to open up on balcony w chairs and table

Also the water bottle refill station!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Dan • family_with_children • cn
10
Another great stay—so good that we decided to extend our trip!
Pros:

Our plans changed, so we ended up extending our stay for another four nights after our original 14-night stay. This time, we moved to a three-bed room, which was perfect for our family of three—having a bed for each of us made the stay even more comfortable. We had another great stay and were just as happy with the hotel as we were the first time!

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee