Palo Alto, CaliforniaDowntown Palo Alto
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Minimalist ryokan sanctuary
Downtown Palo Alto Palo Alto, California
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
Nobu HotelsMinimalist ryokan sanctuary
Japanese craftsmanship meets California sunlight in a sleek downtown retreat tailored for tech founders and design-minded travelers.
What it’s good at
Notable
Montalba Architects crafted the calm spaces with white oak panelling and an open-air courtyard.
Notable
Ryokan suites provide round-the-clock butler service and priority seating at the downstairs sushi bar.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its rooms and suites are aJapanese-Californian hybrid; the look is minimalist, but certainly not without character, while the in-room technology is advanced
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Downtown Palo Alto shops and cafes unfold right outside, with the tree-shaded Stanford University campus just a short walk away.
The rooms
Rooms pair whitewashed oak and smart lighting, while top-floor Ryokan Suites add teak accents and private balconies facing the mountains.
The fitness studio
The second-floor studio looks out through floor-to-ceiling windows, outfitted with wood paneling, Technogym machines, and Peloton bikes.
Nobu Lobby Bar & Café
The white-oak bar pours morning coffee and craft cocktails, with views looking out to the garden courtyard.
At the table
Dinner unfolds under a skylit loggia, looking out across a Japanese garden planted with maples and rough boulders.
How it began
The ground-floor restaurant was already an established Silicon Valley fixture before this eight-story urban ryokan rose above it in 2020.
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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.