Hotel Keen, Palo Alto - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

425 High Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

“The location is perfect for exploring downtown Palo Alto and Stanford.”view full review

Hotel Keen, a 3-star intimate boutique hotel at the nexus of Silicon Valley and Stanford University, features sophisticated furnishings with compact living spaces for guests on the go. The contemporary landmark serves business travelers with work-friendly perks and complimentary amenities including Wi-Fi, printing services, and a nutritious breakfast.

Modern Room Options

The aptly named Cozy Room features a queen bed with plush bedding and complimentary Showtime on the flatscreen TV. Hotel Keen's Comfy Room upgrades to a king bed, while the Wellness Studio includes a Peloton Bike, in-room fit kit, and floor-to-ceiling windows with city views.

Fresh Breakfast Selection

All guests at Hotel Keen receive fresh smoothies, local pastries, and Nespresso coffee, with additional hot items like eggs and potatoes served mid-week.

Fitness and Entertainment Amenities

The property provides an in-room 'Fit-Kit' available at the front desk and complimentary bicycles for guest use. Flat-screen HDTVs feature the WorldVue entertainment system with streaming apps and screencasting capabilities.

Central Silicon Valley Location

Located 1.5 miles from California Ave Caltrain and 18.5 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport, Hotel Keen positions guests within walking distance to Stanford campus, University Avenue bistros, and Silicon Valley corporate offices.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

Palo Alto 1.9 km

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 26.7 km

San Francisco International (SFO) 32.5 km

Train

California Ave Caltrain 2.6 km

Train100 m

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Comfortable Controls

“I loved the individual climate control in my room, which allowed me to set the temperature and fan speed exactly how I liked it. It made my stay quite enjoyable and comfortable, especially with the warm temperatures outside.” view full review

Functional Amenities

“My room came equipped with shampoo, body wash, and lotion, which was convenient for a quick freshening up. Even though I had to buy conditioner from a nearby store, it was nice to have the essentials provided.” view full review

Morning Perks

“I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast offerings. The pastries were fresh, and the Nespresso machine provided great coffee to start my day off right. It was a lovely way to have a breakfast snack before heading out.” view full review

Relaxing Vibe

“The lobby had a cute atmosphere, featuring complimentary wine and cheese on Thursday evenings. This was a good surprise and added to my overall experience, making it a great way to unwind after a busy day.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

425 High Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

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425 High Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301

City landmarks

Museum

Cantor Arts Center

1.8 km

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

970 m

University

Stanford University

2.0 km

Museum

Hewlett Packard Garage

1.2 km

Landmark

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

810 m

Landmark

Rodin Sculpture Garden

1.8 km

Landmark

Museum of American Heritage

770 m

Gallery

Allied Arts Guild

1.4 km

Landmark

Farmers' markets

670 m

Landmark

Pace Art and Technology

1.0 km

Landmark

Professorville

1.0 km

Mall

Town & Country Village

810 m

Church

Memorial Church

2.1 km

Museum

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

1.3 km

Landmark

Nealon Park

1.9 km

Tower

Hoover Tower

1.8 km

Park

Burgess Park

2.3 km

Landmark

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

1.7 km

Landmark

El Palo Alto Park

670 m

Gallery

Palo Alto Art Center

2.2 km

Landmark

Junior Museum & Zoo

1.8 km

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

2.2 km

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

1.9 km

Landmark

Fremont Park

1.4 km

Landmark

Frost Amphitheater

1.5 km

Park

Rinconada Park

1.9 km

Landmark

Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden

2.4 km

Garden

Stanford Arizona Garden

1.7 km

Nearby

south side of the mausoleum off of Quarry Road between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road

Arizona Garden

420 m

Store

Whole Foods Market

490 m

Restaurants

Gelato Classico

210 m

435 Emerson St

Subway

140 m

205 University Avenue

Pizza My Heart

200 m

220 University Ave

Fraiche Yogurt

370 m

200 Hamilton Avenue

Curry Up Now

510 m

321 Hamilton Ave

New York New York

510 m

125 University Ave Ste 190

The Prolific Oven Bakery & Cafe

540 m

550 Waverley St

Chipotle Mexican Grill

810 m

180 El Camino Real Ste 15A

Sushirrito

620 m

448 University Ave

Peet's Coffee & Tea

570 m

436 University Ave

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