Downtown Menlo Park Menlo Park, California
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
Glass-fronted courtyard roost
Guests gather around fire pits in the open inner courtyard, swapping stories over table tennis or a game of billiards.
What it’s good at
Listed
Glass facades and clean lines reframe a mid-century roadside motel layout around a courtyard.
Listed
An outdoor heated lap pool and courtyard jacuzzi accompany a Peloton-equipped fitness room.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Located on El Camino Real, the hotel sits a short walk from Caltrain, the Guild Theatre, and Stanford University.
The rooms
Clean-lined rooms offer dedicated workstations and glass-enclosed walk-in showers, while select extended-stay suites add kitchenettes.
The lap pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor lap pool runs along the inner courtyard wall, lined with sun loungers and shade trees.
The spa
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows look into the courtyard beside Matrix cardio machines, free weights, and a Peloton bike.
How it began
In 2015, the original mid-century roadside motor lodge was stripped down and rebuilt around its central open courtyard.
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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.