Name: Hotel Parmani
Address: 3200 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306, US

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2026

Zeyu

No one is in the office but remote guys

2/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

debra

Would not recommend. The hotel did not have anyone to check you in, it had a kiosk with a person on a PC screen I asked about traffic in the area in the morning, she couldn't tell me because she wasn't in Standford. \" I will check for you and get back to you\". She didn't. I don't know if she was even in the US.. My room's air conditioner didn't work, and it was extremely hot day, so I switched rooms. My new room the air worked but the fridge didn't. I was too tired to change. The room was dated; some wall damage in the bathroom, some wear and tear, all manageable for a budget traveler. But it was the bed which made it the worst stay. It was the most uncomfortable bed I have ever been in, which includes Motel 6 and thin futon pads I ve slept on in India. The two sad pillows were also absolutely terrible. The room phone and clock both didn't work. I am sure most people don't care but I wanted a wakeup call. I also would have liked talking to a person AT the hotel about the area. The location is not bad, doesn't have any loud business next to it but it still ended up being a noisy nightmare. I had some man yelling, pacing and making growling noises off and on for 5 hours. I was very uncomfortable, the later it got the weirder he got. I had no one to call and complain about it because I was in a hotel that wasn't being taken care of by hotel staff. I also had to pay for parking which I wasn't prepared for nor should have been considering where it was.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Marina

Very pleased with our stay!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Helen

Very old rooms Light comes in around the door. Staff very helpful

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Cindy

No breakfast, was not expecting.
I was afraid to turn on AC.
I felt either they had small bugs.
Or llint from dryer is not working
In laundry. Air in room bad. Something in the air. NOT RECOMMEND

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2026

David

Room okay, staff non existent, parking okay, ac okay

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Catherine

The hotel is dated and shows signs of work needing to be completed (painting). The room was clean, but furnishings show lots of wear. Check-in is done with a kiosk in the small lobby. Did see someone in the lobby when getting more coffee from a drawer in the lobby. Very different experience from other travel experiences. The hotel is located an easy drive to Stanford Hospital.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

Norman

The bed was good. The room was adequate. Location was good.

We were there 5 nights and they did not change the sheets.

Hidden charges for parking and \"amenities.\"

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Claudia

I like the location, it was a plus

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Kelvin

This hotel is good for location to Sanford university- not much else is around

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Christopher

Very clean and comfy, they even had some nice complimentary Dove products, way nicer than I'd have expected for a motel like this.

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Sophia

We went for the BTS concert in May of 2026 and the best part was the proximity to the venue. The staff was very nice and helpful getting everything situated.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Chie May

Room and Bathroom was clean. Good location. Walkable from the Stanford stadium after concert

Self

2/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Peter

Both the motel AND EXPEDIA failed to disclose the true total cost. It was reported to EXPEDIA, but they failed to address issue.

4/10

Poor

12 May 2026

tony

The room look bare, no decor lots of patchwork on the walls. It just didn’t feel very welcoming or pretty, but it was quiet and the room was roomy, the water was warm and the coffee maker worked well so it wasn’t terrible. The outside of the building needed some work as well.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Yuhong

Near Stanford.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Stan

Very clesn. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Location is very good for restaurants and shopping.

2/10

Poor

18 Apr 2026

RAMSEY

Even it was prepaid through Expedia, after check out they tried to charge my card again twice, I was able to decline the charges, na called them they said we do not know… that’s dishonest behavior..

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Patricia

Staff were polite, room was clean, ample parking. Even though hotel was on busy boulevard, area was rather quite

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Apr 2026

Jim

The late night virtual check-in process is difficult to use, and there is an unexplained parking charge for uncovered parking.

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Keith

Room with two double beds was adequate in size. Very little street or hotel noise. Overall, well maintained.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Matthew

Good stay

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2026

Sabina

The facilities were adequate. The room was a little dark that I stayed in tucked in the back corner of the lot

Business

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Angela

I usually stay here when visiting my Stanford student son. It's close to campus and affordable. Not fancy but I don't need fancy. It's nice to support a family-run business. They have 2 room units in case we're bringing grandma for a visit, for a small increase in price. This time I was surprised/disappointed that they added a new $5 parking fee, however. Be aware of this-- it was not obvious when I made my reservation at all.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Esther

Clean room, everything worked perfectly. Staff was responsive and brought warmer blankets immediately on request.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Emily

It's cheap, close to Stanford. Easy to get in contact with house cleaning, and check in/checkout was very efficient. Location was really nice, it's close to a lot of good restaurants and getting food delivered is very easy.
Bed isn't the most comfy, but you get what you pay for.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2026

Wendy

was the first time using a kiosk with a live person on the other end. It was ok. the room was a little dated. And I don't see the point of charging for parking. Pillows could have been softer....

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Bhaskar

Convenient location

4/10

Poor

20 Jan 2026

Paula

If your a mother checking in with child/children or female alone checking in does NOT privacy. There is a large picture window on a very busy street and you have to use a kiosk machine no person/attendant at desk. You’re checking into this motel facing the street and standing entering your personal and financial security information. The door is open 24/7 without any safety while at your he kiosk. I have assisted with a personal clerk on the kiosk screen. Takes 0.30 minutes at least. The person on the kiosh did not tell me the time when a person would be present at the desk. My car was vandalized also. Poor customer service. Worse place I have seen. Not worth the price, room had old scratched up furniture throughout the room. Not a safe place. Beware. Do not stay at this property. Scale (1-5) give it 1 or Zero.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2026

john

The room was clean, The staff was an A.I. person on a TV module

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

David

Very comfy and clean room the staff was friendly and great location.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2026

Sharon

Spoke to a robot on a screen not even a real person. The TV would not turn on. And it looked like there was black mold on the windowsill.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

huy

QUIET AND FRIENDLY SERVICE

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2025

German

Paying for parking ? Really? Thats a bit much. No thank you

Business

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

Nivete

They need to include that there is a parking fee in addition to the total room rate and fees.
Not charge it when you check in.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Adrien

Amazing experience friendly staff. Clean room

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2025

Rodney

The room was only half cleaned they switch us rooms immediately without question which was much better a little dated but clean economical for a 3 night stay

2/10

Poor

24 Nov 2025

Mohammed

Very bad customer service

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Laurie

Excellent location for Stanford events, shopping, and restaurants. Comfortable and had ample parking and covered parking.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Sarah

This was such a great stay for my son and I to attend a Stanford football game. Will definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2025

Margaret

I didn't like the lock on the door. I didn't feel as safe as places with more than just a lock and chain. I thought the pillows were horrible, really small and not at all fluffy. The room was clean but I could tell it needs updating maintenance soon in the shower. The staff was friendly at check in. I would not stay here again. I paid too much for a 3 star rating.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Verified traveler

Large and open parking area but I did not have a car

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Michael L

Nice little hotel with great service.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2025

Ian

They can do better. Tv is bad . Toilet is tiny

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Dhruv

good

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Thomas

There was good parking, a microwave, a fridge, ice, and nice curtains. The AC was good and there was shampoo. TV was good as was the room lighting. There was a hair dryer, and the room was nice. Not really a very stylish building but better on the inside. The bed was fine also. I remember the surrounding area being nice and quiet but then again it is Palo Alto. It was the highest rate I paid on the California trip but not ridiculous and you are paying for the \"Bay Area\" location to some extent.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2025

Anita

If you need to flop for a night or two near Stanford, this is a fine choose, with no car, and you want to get your step. Short walk to California Street Palo Alto Caltrain station, restaurants/shopping and other amenities. Healthy walk to campus and hospital or very short drives.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Danielle

Nice, clean and convenient.

2/10

Poor

19 Sep 2025

Sheena

This place is trash. We paid $353 for one night so we can stay close to family member admitted at Stanford. They take advantage of being close by and charge crazy $$. Door knobs falling off and roaches in the room. To the management: have a heart and be fair. We rented a higher end hotel for the remainder of the stay just a little bit far from Stanford for less than one night at this place.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Virginia

I love how the rooms were separate

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2025

Mari

Unfortunately they had a maintenance issue with our reserved room for two beds. Had to accept 1bef with

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

María

Easy to check in & out, good service

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Maria

Great Hotel

Loved staying here. Had it's own kitchen, very spacious and had 2 whole bedrooms. Very clean and quiet environment. Would stay here again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

judith

I loved the check in, the room was amazing. Very clean and quiet..
The property could use some upkeep- doors and stairs need painting.
It is a good location for walking and we had a carport!! We will stay there again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Good place in Palo Alto

Very quiet,spacious, and comfortable

Business

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2025

Ehren

Cheap and clean

This hotel was just fine for what it was; that is to say, it's one of the cheapest hotels in the area, but isn't dirty or seedy. Everything was clean and fresh, it was all just very cheap. Bare minimum on just about everything. But sometimes that's more than enough. If you're traveling on business (and have to pay up front for yourself) or traveling on a budget with family, Hotel Parmani is perfectly acceptable and won't leave you feeling dirty or gross afterwards.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2025

Mohammed

The bathroom doesn’t have a grab bar , risky while taking a shower

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Alejandra

Great easy check in and out

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2025

Jacob

Average at best

Business Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Kristen

I really enjoyed staying here the room was super cute at first when I walked in I was upset cause I’m like wait a sec I asked for two beds then I went around the corner and the BEST surprise ever there was an actual bedroom! There was a guy there when we first checked in he was really nice and helpful throughout my stay. I’d definitely stay again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2025

Tracy

Beds were not that comfortable and the state of the hotel was run down but it was clean enough to stay for one night

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Veronica

Very clean

2/10

Poor

02 Jun 2025

Lilibeth

Terrible customer service.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Noel

Nice stay close location to Stanford!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Verified traveler

My Go To Place in Palo Alto

Quiet and comfortable. Spacious kitchen and bathroom. I will return.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Verified traveler

little gem near campus

I love to stay here when visiting Stanford U. It's simple and close to campus and fairly priced. Not fancy but clean and just what I need. If you want something upscale, there are other big chain hotel options - leave this place for me! The family that owns the hotel is always gracious and accommodating, if I have a bag that needs to be stowed before I head to the airport, or if I need to check in a little early. It's great to support a family business instead of a faceless conglomerate corporation.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2025

Verified traveler

A place to sleep

The bed was very very hard!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Alain

I was pleasantly surprised by how nice and clean everything in the room was. The hotel is fairly old, but it's well-maintained and taken care with love and care. Considering the low cost, it was a great bargain. I had a wonderful stay and will stay here again when I'm in the area.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Rahul

Excellent

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2025

baraka

Unsafe sleeping conditions

The room had exposed electrical wiring which was a life safety hazard, it also had water damage which caused alot of he plaster and paint on the way to crack andbpeel away. The inside doos handle kept coming off which would have made it difficult to exit the room in an emergency.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2025

Christopher

I don’t appreciate a check-in kiosk

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Taylor

Simple and lovely base in Palo Alto

Simple but great place to stay, not far from the center of Palo Alto, with very kind staff!

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

tana

Management and staff were very easy to work with and the kiosk availability was awesome and efficient!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Otis

The staff was amazing

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2025

Daniel

Property really close to Stanford University

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2025

Sol

Clean and reasonably priced compared to other lodging in the area. Will stay here again.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

05 Mar 2025

Ronald

DO NOT STAY HERE!

It was AWFUL. The lobby stunk like a mixture of curry and body odor. And the check-in agent was a video screen of a real person in her pajamas in her bedroom somewhere very cozy... which clearly was not on teh property. Then they want to make me pay for it (we absolutley did not stay, even after complaining of the stench).

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

Dan

Room was just right for our purposes. Good size with everything we could need. Especially loved having 2 luggage stands which you rarely get in even expensive places. Clean, quiet, and comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2025

John

Owner was really nice. Very clean. Shower needed tile grout.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2025

Kunkun

Nice place to stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2025

michael

it was perfectly adequate

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2025

Sean

Decent property, good price

I was overall satisfied with my stay at this hotel. While the property is older, which naturally means some areas show signs of wear, the experience was positive overall.

**What Went Well:**
- The room was very clean and well-maintained.
- The staff was exceptionally friendly, and I appreciated the addition of a virtual agent kiosk in the lobby, available after hours.
- There were plenty of extra supplies available in the lobby, which was a nice touch.
- The room size was decent and provided ample space.
- I was pleasantly surprised to find a small kitchenette, complete with a hot plate, microwave, and mini refrigerator.
- For those who enjoy TV, there was a great selection of DirectTV channels.
- The heating and A/C unit worked efficiently, maintaining a comfortable temperature.
- The room featured a bath/shower tub, which I found to be a nice amenity.

**What Could Have Been Better:**
- The bed was unfortunately uncomfortable. While I understand comfort is subjective, I felt the mattress could use an upgrade.
- The pillows were not great either—small, lumpy, and flat, which made it hard to get a good night's sleep.
- The toilet handle fell off, but to their credit, it was repaired the following day.
- As expected with an older property, there was a slight musty odor in the room, which could have been better addressed.

Overall, I had a pleasant stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Anthony

Really good hotel for the money.

Self

4/10

Poor

07 Dec 2024

Cedric

The stay was reasonably priced. However I checked in after 10:00 pm which apparently necessitated the need for virtual check in. This process did not go smoothly and I am not a fan of the service in general. I understand the need for safety but I do believe that a lot is lost by not having a front desk employee available in person. I was not happy with my room placement but knew it would be a hassle to change so I just stuck it out. Overall the property is decent, and if you’re looking for a value stay it is acceptable. However I would not recommend this property for most travelers.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2024

Dawn

This property is very dated. It could use quite a bit of updating. It was clean. It was ok for the price. No staff on the property from what I could see. I did not see even a maid. The property looked vacant most of the time. I would not go back again. The no staff and being virtual is just not for me.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

Great place to stay!

Only weird thing was a window in the bathroom. It was not see through, but there were no blinds. Maybe just me. I would definitely recommend to others and stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2024

lisa

Was clean

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

Hector

Great Hospitality Hotel

Great for a stay over for people having procedure on spouse or loved one. Variety of restaurants nearby. My husband love Chinese food. Went to Da Sichuan Bistro, great for take out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Michele

Good place to stay while having medical appointments at Stanford.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2024

Thomas J

Convenient, quiet, and comfortable

For a a boulevard motor lodge with outdoor corridors, this is a very comfortable and relatively affordable place. The staff or not always on-site, so you may interact with a remote person on a screen in the lobby. The room was quiet and the bed was very comfortable. There is a McDonalds only 75 yards west, so it's a good place to grab breakfast.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Jeff

Great value for a clean, safe facility close to the Stanford campus.

Not fancy, but this is reflected in the price.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Steve

Although this is an old motel, it was very comfortable and value for money. The remote check in reception system worked OK although a little strange,

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2024

sue

The price was right if you reserved on offsite website, not the hotel itself. Not having a live person to check in was terrible - extremely slow and cumbersom process. It's adequate, but only 1-2 steps above a Motel 6.

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2024

Kathy

I was in the area to visit Stanford. The motel is older but it was clean. The bed was very comfortable and the room was quiet. I will definitely stay here again. It’s an affordable option in Palo Alto where most of the hotels are pricey.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2024

Marcia

Polite service

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2024

Amy

Very good stay for the price.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2024

Taiqing

The room is clean and has odor.

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2024

Ayelet

Clean and basic, great value for money in this area.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Sharon

It was a no frills motel, but it was clean and quiet and it served our needs. I would stay again.

Business

2/10

Poor

10 Aug 2024

Saina

The housekeeper put the trash can on the bed or chair for changing the plastic liner. She put the toilet brush in the sink after cleaning the toilet.

The front desk staff were very unfriendly.

Then, I was shocked after 21 days when they told me I should change hotels, even though I had a reservation for 33 nights before arriving there.

Business Family