Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Hotels
9 (179 reviews)
180 Hamilton Ave , Palo Alto , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Delicious food
Friendly staff
Cons:
Pricey for the experience
Rude staff member
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Mixed reviews about cleanliness, with mentions of dirty stairs.
Service
9.68
Generally friendly staff, although there were complaints about one rude staff member.
Location
9.72
Great location in downtown Palo Alto, as mentioned positively.
Room Quality
9.17
Rooms are nicely decorated and comfortable, but not luxurious.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities were decent but not overly impressive with a small gym and lobby.
Value for Money
8.16
High price for the experience, with some reviewers feeling it's not worth it.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Food is praised, especially at the Nobu restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall a nice stay, but some aspects did not meet the high expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in the comfort of plush bathrobes, boutique bath products, and floor-to-ceiling windows in each room. Enjoy modern amenities like an Internet radio with Bluetooth and an Illy Espresso Machine.

Dining Excellence
Savor a full-service dining experience at the on-site restaurant, Nobu Palo Alto. Delight in exquisite cuisine without leaving the hotel premises, or opt for 24-hour room service for added convenience.

Convenient Location
With a prime location just a short walk from Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Stanford University, explore the vibrant downtown area or visit nearby attractions like Stanford University Golf Course and Palo Alto Art Center.

Experience luxury, convenience, and exceptional service at Nobu Hotel Palo Alto. Book your stay now.

Important information:

Cancelation Policy: The hotel has a limited-time cancelation policy of 50% deposit at booking and full-prepayment at 90 days to arrival.

The property considers 5 rooms or more a group. For group bookings, the terms of purchase will revert to full cancelation penalty if not canceled within 30 days of arrival. Please call the hotel directly after booking 5 or more rooms.

The property reserves the right to cancel more than 3 rooms under the same name traveling together as they will be considered duplicates.

Only valet parking is available at this hotel.

The property will authorize the credit card provided. This is not a payment but only a pre-authorization to check the validity of the credit card.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 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 not allowed.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
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

9
Based on 179 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Kuo couple cn
2
性价比太低
Pros:

只有餐饮做的非常好

Cons:

房间设施及其落后,性价比极低

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
S
Sandra couple it
5
Posizione ottima , servizio da migliorare
Pros:

La posizione , pulizia

Cons:

Il servizio alla colazione molto lento , in molte occasioni non c’era nessuno in sala , poi improvvisamente ( di solito quando qualcuno protestava ) uscivano tutti dalla cucina .
Camera di dimensioni modeste
Servizio molto impersonale

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
C
Caroline couple kr
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
L
Luigi couple us
9
2025-10-27 via Nuitee
V
Vick solo_traveller us
7
Perfectly Nice Hotel, but Not Worth the Price
Pros:

The location in downtown Palo Alto is great, if that's what your looking for. And the Nobu restaurant is of course delicious. The rooms are nicely decorated. The staff was friendly.

Cons:

However, as one of the most expensive (if not the most expensive) hotels in a wealthy city like Palo Alto, I was expecting a more luxurious experience. The room was nicely designed and perfectly comfortable, but I wouldn't call it luxurious. There was no grand lobby, beautiful garden, or killer fitness center. The gym was fine but small and the lobby was also fine but small. There is only one elevator so you sometimes have to wait a bit for it or take the stairs, which are kind of dirty and banged up since they're really intended as fire escape stairs (I assume). The staff was very nice, but again, I had been expecting to be impressed by outstanding luxury service, and I definitely was not.

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
H
Hamed
10
Pros:

Very clean with a smart toilet!

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
J
Joan couple us
4
2025-09-29 via Nuitee
D
Dr Shalya family_with_children ke
8
Good place , unusually pricey despite of booking well in advance
Pros:

Food , simplicity , very soft bedsheets

Cons:

Indian staff at check in ( we are indian origin too ), he was rude and unwelcoming . Was very warm to other guests though

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
I
IanM solo_traveller gb
9
Very good
Pros:

Food

Cons:

Minimal storage in room.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
F
Fernando couple br
8
Fora o estacionamento, o restaurante foi ok.
Cons:

O estacionamento. Demorava muito para trazerem o carro. Serviço de valet e estacionamento não estão à altura do hotel.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
S
Simon
6
Pros:

Nice property

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
R
Robert family
10
Pros:

Excellent property and stay

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Great

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
R
Rodney Calvin.
10
Pros:

One of the best hotels stay. 5 star!

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
S
Stepan partner
10
Pros:

Hotel is nice, stuff is attentive, clean spacious rooms.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
M
Michael partner
10
Pros:

Great rooms, exceptional toilets with fully customizable bidet functions. Our first room was too elevator-adjacent but they moved it with no issues! Excellent restaurant downstairs. Super nice and accommodating staff. Good location.

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
Y
yhandywang Couples
4
Luxury Price, Motel Curtains
Pros:

I had high expectations for NOBU, but was very disappointed by a basic design flaw in the room: the drapes don’t fully cover the windows, leaving a large gap between the drapes and the wall. As a result, the room was flooded with light by 6 AM every morning. For a hotel at this price point, proper blackout functionality should be standard. Unfortunately, this made restful sleep impossible. Would not recommend for light-sensitive travelers.

2025-06-17 via Tripadvisor
A
Ariane
10
Pros:

Great location and cool vibe. Nobu restaurant is excellent

2025-06-06 via Nuitee
M
Mohamad review category business travellers lb
9
Superb
2025-06-05 via Nuitee
J
Julia
10
Pros:

Great hotel and staff, we had a wonderful stay. The room was beautiful and very quiet.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee