Downtown Palo Alto Palo Alto, California
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottCampus garden retreat
Sunlit walkways and quiet water gardens give this campus neighbor the relaxed pace of an outdoor retreat.
What it’s good at
Listed
Sunlit pool deck and landscaped courtyard tables host casual gatherings and afternoon drinks.
Listed
Cardinal Lounge displays Stanford memorabilia across from the university campus grounds.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Palo Alto Caltrain station sits steps from the entrance, and downtown restaurants are an easy walk away.
The rooms
Rooms look over the gardens, and select categories open onto private balconies or ground-floor patios.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor pool sits among brick pavers and red loungers, beside a 24-hour fitness room.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Poolside Grill
Sliding glass doors look out to the pool deck, where the dining room serves Californian dishes beneath timber ceilings.
At the table
Cardinal Lounge pours California wines and local craft beers at high-top tables opening toward the patio.
How it began
Architect Clement Chen, Jr. developed the property in 1973, building low-rise wings around garden courtyards.
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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.