Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
University South, Palo Alto
“Japanese-inspired tech sanctuary”
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Vibe
Japanese timber and California sunlight frame a serene urban ryokan that draws Silicon Valley's tech crowd.
“Japanese-inspired tech sanctuary”
Teak paneling, custom shoji screens, Toto toilets, and Japanese-inspired room comforts.
Studio PCH crafted sleek minimalist Japanese interiors with rich woodwork and warm lighting.
A vibrant lobby bar and patio draw locals and tech executives to Hamilton Avenue.
In downtown Palo Alto near University Avenue shops and Caltrain
Rooms
Ryokan-inspired suites feature warm teak soaking tubs, pale wood paneling, and private balconies looking out over the city.
Backstory
Montalba Architects redesigned the property in 2020, reinterpreting traditional Japanese ryokan craft through a modern California lens.
Eat & drink
The signature ground-floor restaurant serves black cod miso and yellowtail jalapeno beside an energetic garden courtyard.
The neighborhood
Downtown Palo Alto's boutique-lined streets wrap around the block, with the Stanford University campus just minutes away.
“Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is right in the heart of the city's small downtown, but thanks to its design it offers an experience that feels a world apart.”
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