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Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is a 5-star property in the heart of Palo Alto, California, positioning guests within a 5-minute drive of Stanford Shopping Center and Cantor Arts Center. The hotel comprises 73 guestrooms, including 9 suites, offering direct access to one of Silicon Valley's most vibrant cultural and commercial centers.

Each of the 73 guestrooms features a minibar, flat-screen television, and a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access and cable programming are standard. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guests rated room comfort highly at 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Nobu Restaurant serves Japanese cuisine with a bar/lounge and outdoor seating options. Room service is available during limited hours, and full breakfasts are offered daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for an additional fee. The property operates one on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge.

Recreation and wellness amenities include a health club and a terrace with views. The hotel provides complimentary wireless internet access throughout public areas, concierge services, and a banquet hall for events. Meeting facilities include five dedicated meeting rooms. A 24-hour front desk is available, and valet parking is offered for a surcharge.

Palo Alto offers proximity to Stanford University, Bing Concert Hall (1.1 miles away), and Allied Arts Guild (1.5 miles away). The property is equidistant to San Francisco and San Jose airports, each approximately 16 miles distant. Guests consistently praise the location, rating it 4.9 out of 5 stars across 400 reviews.

Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, with standard check-out at 12:00 PM. The property is smoke-free and does not permit pets, though service animals are allowed. The hotel is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, pathways, and facilities throughout. Overall guest satisfaction stands at 4.5 out of 5 stars, with 84.7 percent of guests recommending the property.

Location & nearby attractions

A stay at Nobu Hotel Palo Alto places you in the heart of Palo Alto, within a 5-minute drive of Stanford Shopping Center and Cantor Arts Center. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Bing Concert Hall and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Allied Arts Guild.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Silicon Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Stanford Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Stanford University - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Stanford University Arboretum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Stanford Shopping Center - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Bing Concert Hall - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Cantor Arts Center - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Stanford Stadium - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Rodin Sculpture Garden - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Frost Amplitheater - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Hoover Tower - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26.7 km / 16.6 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 33.2 km / 20.6 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 46 km / 28.6 mi

The preferred airport for Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 73 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Nobu, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a health club or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events.

Getting here

Equidistant to the SF and SJ airports. Around 16 miles to each.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Street parking available for guests or valet for $35.00 daily $50 overnight

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • No pets allowed
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16 to 50 for adults, and USD 16 to 50 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50.00 per night (in/out privileges)

Know before you go

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.