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About this property

Stanford Motor Inn is 4 km from Stanford University. A seasonal outdoor pool is closed for the rest of the year. Guest rooms provide free WiFi and cable TV. A daily free continental breakfast is provided. Each room at the Stanford Motor Inn is furnished with a microwave and a refrigerator. A coffee machine is also provided. Served each day between 07:00 and 10:00 hours in the front desk area, the continental breakfast includes cereal, oatmeal, pastries, juice and coffee. Google headquarters is less than 15 minutes' drive from Stanford Motor Inn. Stanford Hospital is 10 minutes' drive from this motel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fialkora
    United States United States
    The rooms were comfortable and clean, with everything needed for the stay. The staff at the reception were very friendly and always ready to help if anything was needed
  • James
    United States United States
    Neil and Ashley were amazing hosts. We will definitely be staying again when in town. Thank you very much 🙏
  • Eric
    Sweden Sweden
    easy to find with good free parking. large room. great service
  • Qixuan
    United States United States
    The staffs are really kind! Amazing people who are open for communication and offer help. Soooo nice to meet them after I got ditched by another hotel and had to check in late.
  • Dana
    United States United States
    Super nice people! Very sweet and kind. Medical rates for Stanford. Comfortable bed and super clean room . Nice shower, and will definitely stay here again!!
  • Grace
    United States United States
    The room was very quiet .. very nice bed and pillows .. large tv with a fire stick so you can watch Netflix etc . Good water pressure in shower
  • Debra
    United States United States
    The staff were exceptionally friendly. My husband was in the hospital for surgery, and while I stayed with him through the nights, it was so nice to have a clean, comfortable room to keep my things, shower and nap. They were very understanding...
  • Carlos
    United States United States
    Breakfast was decent and the staff was very friendly. Checking in and out was painless and I really had no complaints.
  • James
    United States United States
    This is my regular overnight stop for my visits to nearby Stanford Medical Center / staff always very accommodating to my special needs
  • Ronald
    United States United States
    Staff was great. Although limited, the breakfast snacks & beverages were adequate for a busy working morning.

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House rules

Stanford Motor Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.