,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-121.93056,37.3436)/-122.04587996006012,37.394022894422115,9.871266682202233/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Cardinal HotelvsValley Inn
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Cardinal Hotel scores slightly better than Valley Inn. Cardinal Hotel ranks #10 in San Jose with approval from 2 reviews including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
Cardinal Hotel
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
235 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
From $119/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
"Quaint hotel in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, featuring a winning combination of affordable rates and comfortable rooms, some with shared bathrooms."
"Downtown, this restored, 1924 hotel oozes historic California character with its pristine Mission-style lobby." Full review
Valley Inn
Gayot
2155 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
From $104/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
"This small motel offers basic but pleasant rooms and suites for visitors to Santa Clara University and the Silicon Valley."