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Graduate Palo Alto

Graduate Palo Alto

University South, Palo Alto

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“Collegiate revival address”

Design Heritage Social
Lively
Graduate Palo Alto — vibe

Vibe

Stanford maximalism meets restored 1929 Spanish Colonial architecture, complete with original wooden beams and a working vintage elevator.

“Collegiate revival address”

Design

Stanford-inspired interiors featuring vintage decor, hand-painted murals, and custom redwood accents.

Heritage

Housed inside the restored 1929 Hotel President building along University Avenue.

Social

A lively rooftop bar and lobby lounge gathering locals along University Avenue.

Lively

On University Avenue amid downtown shops, cafes, and restaurants

Graduate Palo Alto — rooms

Rooms

Rooms lean into Stanford lore, framed with alumni portraits, rich tapestry patterns, and eclectic collegiate details.

Graduate Palo Alto — backstory

Backstory

First opened in 1929, the historic hotel underwent a complete restoration in 2023 to preserve its original bones.

The neighborhood

Independent bookstores and cafes line University Avenue right outside, leading directly toward the Stanford campus.

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