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Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

San Jose - Silicon Valley - CA · United States

4234 El Camino RealView location

7.8/10Very good659 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service7.8/107.8
Comfort7.4/107.4
Condition7.6/107.6
Location8.4/108.4
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Quality8.0/108.0
Value8.4/108.4
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

Americas Best Value Inn - Sky Ranch is conveniently located in the popular Palo Alto area. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers.

Facilities for disabled guests, car park, family room, laundry service are just some of the facilities on offer. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature television LCD/plasma screen, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating, wake-up service. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities.

Americas Best Value Inn - Sky Ranch is an excellent choice from which to explore San Jose (CA) or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

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With a stay at Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch Palo Alto in Palo Alto (Palo Alto Orchards), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Silicon Valley and 5 minutes from Stanford University. This motel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Levi's Stadium and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Shoreline Amphitheatre.

Stay in one of 29 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and a turndown service.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Silicon Valley 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
San Antonio Shopping Center 1.6 km / 1 mi
San Andreas Fault Trail 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Rengstorff Park 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Palo Alto VA Hospital 3.2 km / 2 mi
Los Altos History Museum 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Stanford University 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Stevens Creek Trail 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Stanford Stadium 5 km / 3.1 mi
Stanford Maples Pavillion 5 km / 3.1 mi
Mountain View Farmers Market 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Shoreline Park 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo 6 km / 3.7 mi
Palo Alto Art Center 6 km / 3.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 29
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Double rooms: 11
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
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  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • FitnessExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

CB

Continental Breakfast

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Room types

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXEDBT.DX

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    Occupancy
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    DELUXE

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    Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

    Double or Twin DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBT.DX

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  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKING • 26 m²DBL.KG-NM
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED NON SMOKING

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    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Cable TV
    • Direct dial telephone
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    • TV
    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Wheelchair-accessible

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    Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

    DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-NM

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Cable TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING • 26 m²DBL.2Q-NM
    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

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    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Cable TV
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
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    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi
    • Desk

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    Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q-NM

    Room amenities

    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Cable TV
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi
    • Desk

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING • 26 m²DBL.2D-NM
    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Ironing set
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
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    • Wi-fi
    • Desk
    • Cable TV
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping

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    Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D-NM

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Ironing set
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Wi-fi
    • Desk
    • Cable TV
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • NON SMOKINGQUA.NM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

    QUADRUPLE NON SMOKING

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    QUADRUPLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: QUA.NM

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2Q

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKING • 26 m²DBL.NM-QN
    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Housekeeping
    • Cable TV
    • Desk
    • Shower: 1
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    • Bathroom: 1
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Ironing set

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    Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM-QN

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Housekeeping
    • Cable TV
    • Desk
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Ironing set

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

7.8
Very good
659 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
7.8 /10
Comfort
7.4 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Location
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Quality
8.0 /10
Value
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2026
Hasan Tarik
The room was okay, continental breakfast was mentioned but there was no breakfast at all, it was just a packed croissant and juice in the room
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Sarah
Liked the service. What they call breakfast is a small piece of cake and coffee. this is disclosed in the boking - but at the price they could offer a better breakfast.
The staff is very good.
there wasn't a shower cap - I don't know if they would have provided one had I asked.
All in all the room served our needs well and the only small detail about room presentation was that the inner door jamb of the pathroom was black on the bottom.
I made the mistake of getting the reservation through expedia. Hotel told me exxpedia takes 25% of my paymnet. that made the room too expensive for the amenities offered but wasn't the htaels fault - so I wold suggest call the hotel directly to book.
You can expect a pleasant stay that in fairly frice if you do that
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Elmer
Good place to stay. Convenient location. Kevin and his wife do a very good job managing the property.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Gregory
Great stay. Staff husband and wife duo were awesome. No issues!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Denise
Nice
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Donna
Wonderful customer service. Clean rooms. Lovely surroundings. Close to Stanford.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Zoltan
The staff we very friendly and helpful
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2026
Elizabeth
Wonderful quick overnight stay! We were in town for an appointment at Stanford and needed the room for just the night. Check in was easy, FAST, and friendly! Room was SUPER cleaned & sanitized. There were even little juices and pastries. Bathroom was super clean too. I would definitely recommend. Also, if you stay here, you HAVE to eat at Honbee’s, you won’t be disappointed!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2026
Esin
Staff was great, very friendly. Room was clean. Only concern was the noise from the toilet after flush that lasted most of the time all night.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2025
Shane
We stay here all the time when we come up for my transplant appointments at Stanford. Clean and the staff are very nice every time. Location and pricing is a steal for the area. Always will recommend :)
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2025
alan
Very nice staff too
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Randy

Palo Alto trip motel

Great basic motel that is super clean and comfortable great daily service very friendly staff. Convenient to Stanford and public transportation Would highly recommend and would stay here the next time I am in the area
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Yichuan
great hotel, great value.
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2025
Juliet

Clean, convenient, efficient

This hotel was good value, clean and convenient. Check in/out were friendly and efficient. We needed a room with two beds and this place had it at a reasonable price.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Larry
Very pleased and pleasantly surprised with our accommodations. Even though the property was built back in the 1950’s it surly doesn’t show it, a very well kept hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2025
Michelle
clean and peaceful
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Terry
This is a great no-frills spot. Equipment worked, bed was great, very quiet, and good service.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
Kathryn
Comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2025
Ruben
I've been taking my son to the Children's Hospital, and I've been really impressed with the experience. They often have wonderful deals, and the staff truly goes above and beyond. What touched me the most was when we arrived; the first thing one of the staff members asked was how my day was. It really made me feel supported during a challenging time.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Carrie

Great Place!!!!!

I was doing a craft show down there. And while looking for a hotel, I read the reviews and this hotel had really good reviews. Well if you’re reading this, I’m letting you know that it’s a great place to stay , great value, clean just what we needed.!! Definitely will be using this hotel again.
Business
2/10
Poor
04 Jul 2025
Carrie J
This property is in desperate need of updating. My mattress was at least 30 years old. My microwave was broken. Tiles were broken and carpet was dingy and smelled bad.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Nancy
Not fancy, but comfortable, clean, nice room amenities (microwave, small fridge, direct tv, bottled water, juice, coffee/decaf, etc.) and very nice, efficient staff. Happy there.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2025
tasha

Great little find & Price.

Great lil find! We came down for my GDs Dr. appointment @ Stanford, very close to hospital a couple miles & reasonably priced. Room was clean , comfortable & property was quiet. There were a couple waters, juices & pastries in the room. Check-in was easy , staff & Housekeeping were super friendly. We will definitely stay here for future Dr. Appointments. Thank you .
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2025
Zach
Nice staff, easy parking, even at the wee hours of the morning
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2025
Elizabeth
Excellent customer service. Front desk attendant was so accommodating and kind.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2025
Candice
Nice stay for last minute option
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2025
Donnell
Very clean comfortable room and the room did not have that strong disinfected odor.

The light on the desk just stopped working and the toilet did not refill automatically. I had to open the tank and get it started a number of times.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2025
Julie
The staff was very friendly. There is no continental breakfast but they did provide water, danish, and coffee maker and coffee. Nice clean room and for the price I would stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
nancy
Great location, clean and wonderful staff.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Stephen
Staff is great. Would definitely stay here again, and recommend if needing a place in the area for a good price.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
nancy
Was pleasantly surprised. Reception very welcoming. The room was clean and the property was also clean. All aspects were above standards.
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Mar 2025
Verified traveler
Worth the price. Everything was great.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
04 Mar 2025
Elaine

Adequate if you aren't fussy

I have stayed here in the past because its location is convenient and very reasonable priced. But it is a motel and it's old. Rooms are adequate for my needs but nothing close to luxury. Several of the electrical outlets don't work - my devices did not charge overnight. They only have step-in tubs with minimal safety bars. And there are things that need repair - towel bars are missing, for instance, and the broken pieces still remain in the wall. WiFi is reliable. And they leave coffee and snacks in the room but what adult drinks grape juice. But, as I said, it's convenient and economical for me and I'm willing to make the sacrifices for my bare-bones stay.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
Joseph
Outstanding
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2025
Kathy

Great place to stay for Stanford appointment

I had a surgery scheduled at Stanford in the early morning, so I wanted to be somewhat close. The room was cozy, quiet and the bed was comfortable. The receptionist was very nice and welcoming. The only thing that I noticed was that the desk in the room needed refinishing because it had a lots of scrapes and looked beat up. Everything else was great!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2025
Barbara

Nice Place to Stay

Our room was clean and neat. We didn't need housekeeping except to get more towels, and that was no problem. It was quiet. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Nik

Reasonable price for Palo Alto on non busy weekend

Good value with reasonable amenities for the price. Room with two beds had microwave and a good sized refrigerator. Good location as we needed something in Palo Also not too far from Stanford for the weekend trip.

Main negative was top storage drawer 1 of 3, was broken. Also TV wasn't working or configurable. Hence the 4 stars not 5. However they did fix the next day after we complained.

The Hotel staff was very courteous and helpful. Bathroom was clean and so were the beds. Carpet was so so but acceptable. We were only there to sleep mainly so did not matter as much.

They also were able to extend out checkout upon request as it was not as busy (Sunday). The hotel occupancy seemed pretty high throughout.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2025
James
The room was very clean. It was quiet and the service was outstanding.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Lori

Great easy stay

Easy check in, quiet location, convenient, on the Main Street, very friendly and polite staff
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2025
Diakhoumba
A visitor stayed and found the staff very friendly and rooms functional, quiet, comfortable and clean. The hotel is well located and food delivery services have no issues getting to you.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2025
Beverly

Great stay

This my go to place for staying while I have appointments at Stanford. Great staff and only 3 miles from Stanford. Nice prices too
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Robin
We liked the room we were in. The receptionist was very nice and helpful!!
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Janet
This motel fit our needs perfectly. Quick drive to campus. Mini fridge and microwave in room.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Ernesto
This was our first stay here. Being a Stanford patient sometimes hotels can be so expensive in Palo Alto. Well now we have found a new hotel we will be staying at. This one!! Staff was super nice, welcoming, informative. Thank you for a nice stay.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2024
Kao
I had a great stay here for my experience. Love that they provided juices and snacks. Will be returning to this if I'm in town.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2024
Gregory
This was a good choice for an overnight stay prior to an appointment at Stanford Medical Center. The woman at the front desk was very friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious and clean. There were several restaurants within 1 mile for dinner, although the only place open at 6:30 am for breakfast was McDonalds. I would definitely return on future visits.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2024
Kristine

Would stay again

Relative to what’s available around this is a great value option. Service is excellent. And there are nice touches in the room albeit still a motel.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
Krithika
Value for money.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Mark
Thanks
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2024
Mary
Nothing fancy, nice beds, clean and quiet
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Tonya
Very comfortable and clean, very affordable as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
Jesus
Great service
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Surpassed expectations

Booked on short notice and experience was AMAZING even given recent reviews about the improvements under new management.

Felt safe since it's near other hotels and there are some 2nd floor rooms available too. Also very convenient because the Avis/Budget is two buildings down on the other side of the preschool.

In comparison to the *hotel* I just came from near Carmel, here are several ways this motel was MUCH better. These may sound like basics but you'd be surprised how many independent hotels (not chains) even don't pay attention to the little details
- WAY cleaner. Even had a paper to indicate cleaned toilet
- no water stains or any other kinds of stains on sink or counter
- photo-based instructions in tub to indicate how to turn on shower
- not a speck of hair or dust or anything visible anywhere
- no lingering scents
- multiple lined trash bins
- NO creepy crawlies
- curved shower curtain bar with 2-layer liner so it doesn't stick to you AND the floor stays dry
- good sized fridge included small mini freezer section
- microwave and coffee maker available
- free water, juice, coffee, and snacks provided
- both individually-wrapped coffee cups and plastic cups provided
- great water pressure

The furnishings and walls and such may be outdated but I would much rather have that for such a clean, quiet, inexpensive place to safe with fantastic service than pay more and still be disappointed in the state of my room. Would absolutely stay here again in Palo Alto!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
Andrew
Ecxellent stay
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2024
Beverly
Always a great place to stay. I’m here every two weeks for doctors appointments
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2024
Donnell
The price was right
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2024
Candice
This is one of the best stays I've had recently. Front desk was very hospitable and seemed genuinely grateful for the patronage. Sky Ranch will be at the top of my list next time I am in need of any overnight stays in the area. Bonus: complementary bottled water, and snacks in the room!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2024
Hassan

Kevin at the front desk gets 5 stars

Kevin at front desk is the best! He made our stay very pleasant and very helpful in many ways. The area and hotel very quiet and safe. I would definitely recommend but make sure to pay a lil extra and request for queen beds as the tv seems to have many more channels and very very comfortable.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2024
Beverly

Great place to stay

Always a pleasure to stay here! Everyone at the front desk is so nice, everything is clean and the water provided is greatly appreciated. I use the as an overnight between Stanford appointments every two weeks
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2024
Scott
Very helpful and friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2024
Manuel
the whole experience
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2024
NINOUS

One day

Very nice staff, accommodation was sufficient.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2024
Joseph
The room was spacious and pretty homelike
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Apr 2024
Michael

Great value

The stay was adequate. The front desk staff was friendly and professional.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Apr 2024
Paul

Palo Alto on a budget

Shower water pressure very poor, but given the CA drought status, that might be par. The bed is a bit on the hard side. Bed cover a bit on the thin side. The TV cable selection seemed like at was 50% religious. There was HBO, but 80% of the HBO channels were dubbed in Spanish. NO breakfast, but the maid would continually bring juice and cakes.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2024
Michael
Nice friendly guy who helped us asap we got there
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2024
Michelle
needed an affordable but clean place to stay while i transitioned [for a relocation] into mountain view. the husband and wife team who manage this place are delightful, friendly and run this place well. highly recommend!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2024
Robert
Very clean and odder free without smelling like room freshener.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2024
Susan
It was clean and quiet.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2024
Erika
The bed sheets did not look clean.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
15 Feb 2024
Ercilia
The stay was quiet, but the stained towels was a let down. Throw out all of your stained towels away.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Jan 2024
Christopher
Nice lil place with friendly staff
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2024
Arturo

Great place and affordable too!!

The rooms are very week kept. Customer service is great. Definitely recommend
Business
8/10
Excellent
27 Dec 2023
Fernando
Near my destination.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2023
SYLVIA
Staff is always polite and accommodating.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2023
Daniel
Close to Stanford University..not priced to high.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2023
raymond
Good value. Bed uncomfortable road noise very present.
Business Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Nov 2023
Binh
Good location
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Nov 2023
Matthew C

So-so…..

The staff is amazing and super friendly. We got a room with a queen size bed…and the bed took up almost the whole room. It was a very TINY room. Like hard to move around tiny. The bed was very comfortable. The tv we never got to work. The bathroom is small but the shower was amazing! Had great water pressure in the shower…was awesome! There were no hangers in the closet, we had an ironing board but no iron and the bedding had quite the stain on the cover. The bathtub had dust on the rim. We didn’t complain because our room was cheap. We were in town for a medical appt and literally just needed the room to sleep in. But I will not go this budget ever again. Our room was right off the major portion of the parking lot and it was very loud out there. Finally got some sleep around 2 am. Just know you’re truly getting what you pay for. If you’re ok with that, then this is the place for you. Oh, the heater worked great.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2023
Floyd

My rating

Its was okay. Bed was uncomfortable but other than that it was good. And the towels looked clean
Business
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2023
Mark M

Good service

We checked in with a very cheerful, helpful, and efficient young lady: a pleasant change from the grumpy, unhelpful, elderly fellow a couple of years ago: he was the reason we stopped coming for a while.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2023
James
For a ‘non-smoking’ room, it smelled pretty smokey.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2023
Matthias
Rooms could need a little makeup. But very clean and nice. Very nice and helpful people at check in.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2023
Kevin
I had a very great stay at Sky Ranch Inn. Staff was extremely nice and helpful right off the bat. The room delivered in every way possible. Super clean, everything worked, and good Wi-Fi!

I really enjoyed my stay and I cannot wait to stay again when I’m in Palo Alto for work!

This will always be my go to spot! Great Value!
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2022
Aaron
It's fine. Small parking lot and super stiff mattress. Convenient location for events at Shoreline Amphitheater.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2022
Margaret
Beautiful roses!
Business Self
2/10
Poor
19 May 2022
FRANCISCO
Charges twice and now need to go back to resolve the issues wasting time
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2022
Zhidong
It is bit smelly inside the room.
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2022
Timothy
Clean rooms. Parking was convenient. Front office was gruff.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2022
TRUTH

Well worth the price.

Stayed for appointments I had local. Was in the disabled room. Loved the shower chair. Made showering so much easier.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2022
Rachel
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Business Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2022
YOLYNNE
Small and clean
Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jan 2022
Mark
Property and room seemed very old with furniture very “used”. Check in was unusually slow and somewhat challenging as I had to call the attendant on my cell while looking at him through a glass window. Bed was comfortable and there was coffee and complimentary water bottles in the room which was nice.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2021
Rachel
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Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
the manager is very polite, the hotel is very clean and quiet.
Business
4/10
Poor
01 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
Manager was very unprofessional and not to mention safety issues in the restroom to take a shower
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
07 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
The room is clean and tidy but has some kind of old smell.
I could hear noises from the customer above my room
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2020
ValleyJag
One of the most accommodating hotels We have ever stayed at.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2020
Bryan

Not pricey , great place

Great stay for a reasonable price.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2020
Mark
Old travel lodge updated. Very nice staff. Clean and comfortable. Will stay here again while visiting Stanford. Easy drive to Stanford.
Business Family

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