Palo Alto, California
Opened
1950
Price
$
Rated for
Design Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
SonestaMid-century roadside holdout
A low-rise 1950 motor lodge where you can still park right outside your door along El Camino Real.
What it’s good at
Listed
Low-rise mid-century motor lodge architecture featuring single-story exterior corridors and direct vehicle access.
Listed
A post-war mid-century roadside motor inn structure preserved along Palo Alto's central thoroughfare.
Listed
A 1950 motor court layout with park-at-your-door parking along the historic El Camino Real corridor.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Stanford University sits two miles north, with casual roadside diners and Silicon Valley tech campuses lining the surrounding corridor.
The rooms
Simple, functional rooms with exterior entrances offer an unpretentious and quiet place to sleep during Silicon Valley road trips.
How it began
Dating back to 1950, the former Sky Ranch Motel preserves its original single-story motor court footprint on Palo Alto's main strip.
Good to know
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Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.