Palo Alto, CaliforniaDowntown Palo Alto
The Clement Palo Alto
All-inclusive luxury cocoon
Downtown Palo Alto Palo Alto, California
Opened
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design LocalOutside the door
All-inclusive luxury cocoon
Guests enjoy an all-inclusive residential stay with dedicated concierges, communal library lounges, and personal hospitality across every shared space.
What it’s good at
Notable
Personal concierges track morning coffee preferences, paired with Matouk linens and fully included made-to-order dining.
Listed
Neutral residential suites feature stone bathrooms with radiant heating, private balconies, and dark chestnut shelving beside a fireplace.
Listed
Situated on El Camino Real across from Stanford University, stocking freezers with local Tin Pot Creamery pints.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
The décor feels personal because it is. Colorful guitars from the owner’s collection along with artwork by Emil Lukas adorn the walls.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Stanford University and its shopping center sit directly across El Camino Real, with downtown University Avenue a short walk away.
The rooms
Suites feature separate living areas, private balconies, and stone bathrooms with radiant floor heating and deep oval bathtubs.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop pool and gym
A heated rooftop pool and whirlpool hot tub sit flanked by private cabanas looking over Stanford treetops.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Dining Room
Chefs prepare made-to-order seasonal Californian dishes in an open kitchen, served indoors or outside beside fire pits.
At the table
The 24-hour guest kitchen stays stocked with pre-plated chef dishes, charcuterie, salads, and drinks.
How it began
Hotelier Clement Chen III shaped the private enclave after visiting Bali, bringing all-inclusive residential hospitality to Silicon Valley in 2016.
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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.