Menlo Park, CaliforniaDowntown Menlo Park
Stanford Park Hotel
Collegiate fireside retreat
Downtown Menlo Park Menlo Park, California
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Classic Luxe SocialOutside the door
Collegiate fireside retreat
A red-brick estate with porch rocking chairs and courtyard hearths channels traditional collegiate warmth in Silicon Valley.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
it’s that collegiate air, that dignified sort of elegance, that informs the hotel’s style and character.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The property sits directly across from Stanford Shopping Center, just minutes from the university campus.
The rooms
Dark wood furnishings and down bedding ground the rooms, and select suites add working wood-burning fireplaces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 50-foot heated pool sits within a secluded garden courtyard, sheltered by tall redwoods and brick water features.
Restaurant
Menlo Tavern
Leather banquettes surround an open hearth, with a dark wood bar serving seasonal California dishes alongside local drafts.
At the table
A sunlit white pergola shades outdoor dining tables in the brick courtyard, surrounded by ornamental grasses.
How it began
A local family built the hotel in 1984, completing an extensive renovation of its spaces in 2019.
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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.