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BEST WESTERN PLUS Riviera

15 El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA 94025

(650) 321-8772 · Hotel Class:3 stars

Rating: 3.5 out of 5"10 user ratings ·

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Enjoy convenient access to Stanford University and Stanford Medical Center while staying at this smoke-free Menlo Park, California hotel. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Riviera offers friendly, personalized customer service and great amenities for an affordable price. Recently remodeled, this hotel offers convenient access to many local attractions, shopping and dining Moreoptions in Menlo Park California. Guests will enjoy well-appointed guest rooms featuring cable satellite television with HBO® and free high-speed Internet access. Start the day off right with a complimentary continental breakfast served every morning in the hotel's breakfast area. For added comfort, this Menlo Park hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, spa and fully equipped fitness center. Whether traveling to California for business or for pleasure, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Riviera is close to where travelers want to be while visiting Menlo Park. Located just steps from Cal Train, guests will enjoy this hotel's proximity to downtown Menlo Park. Nearby Stanford Medical Center makes it easy for guests to visit family or friends while staying at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Riviera. Stanford University is also just minutes away making this Menlo Park hotel ideal lodging when touring the campus or attending Stanford sporting events. The friendly, helpful staff at the smoke free BEST WESTERN PLUS Riviera is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Menlo Park, California. Make a reservation today and save!

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5"10 reviewsWhat's this?

Amenities	83	6 reviews
The room was very nice new furniture, a flatscreen TV, microwave and refrig....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/12/2012 It took 1-3 minutes with much effort to finally turn on the TV each time....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/4/2012 Rooms were very well appointed with comfortable beds, desk, table and chairs, small fridge, microwave, coffee maker with real ceramic mugs....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/22/2012 The wifi worked, flat screen tv, bottled water, all nice touches....MoreTripAdvisor.com3/23/2012 Each room has a large flat screen TV, a microwave and a dorm room sized fridge....MoreTripAdvisor.com12/29/2011 Their most recent addition has been to add new large flat screen tv sets....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/24/2011
Customer Service	66	6 reviews
We were treated very well and the accomodations certainly exceeded our expectations....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/12/2012 There were signs telling us to use the stairs (not the elevator) IF the power went out BUT there is NO SIGN indicating where the STEPS to the garage area are from level 1....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/4/2012 the staff is very friendly and helpful....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/24/2011 The staff was very friendly and helpful....MoreTripAdvisor.com5/20/2011 Ice machine was broken but he went next door and got ice for us and also discounted our room rate....MoreTripAdvisor.com5/20/2011 The desk clerks were both very friendly and helpful....MoreTripAdvisor.com9/21/2010
Room Quality	83	6 reviews
The room was very nice new furniture, a flatscreen TV, microwave and refrig....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/12/2012 Rooms were very well appointed with comfortable beds, desk, table and chairs, small fridge, microwave, coffee maker with real ceramic mugs....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/22/2012 The rooms are clean and everything works....MoreTripAdvisor.com12/29/2011 wonderful staff & nicely refurbished rooms.....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/24/2011 The room is simple and neat....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/17/2011 Ice machine was broken but he went next door and got ice for us and also discounted our room rate....MoreTripAdvisor.com5/20/2011
Staff	100	6 reviews
Tiana checked me in and was very friendly and extremely helpful and courteous....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/12/2012 Only 7-8 blocks from downtown Palo Alto with many more shops and eateries.Extremely helpful staff....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/22/2012 the staff is very friendly and helpful....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/24/2011 The front desk staff was very pleasant....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/17/2011 The staff was very friendly and helpful....MoreTripAdvisor.com5/20/2011 The desk clerks were both very friendly and helpful....MoreTripAdvisor.com9/21/2010
Beds	100	4 reviews
Rooms were very well appointed with comfortable beds, desk, table and chairs, small fridge, microwave, coffee maker with real ceramic mugs....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/22/2012 The beds are comfortable....MoreTripAdvisor.com12/29/2011 The bed was comfortable with good pillows....MoreTripAdvisor.com5/20/2011 The bed was very comfortable and had a duvet instead of the usual dubious blanket....MoreTripAdvisor.com9/21/2010
Breakfast	100	4 reviews
The continental breakfast was very good and kept us until lunch (cereal, coffee, fruit, fruit cup, wheat toast which nicely accomodated our plant based diet)....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/12/2012 Nice breakfast included -- coffees, juices, hard boiled eggs, pastries, toast, waffles, cereals, yogurt, fruit, etc....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/22/2012 Their breakfast bar is better than most 2-star motels in the area, with a make-your-own waffle station and hard boiled eggs added....MoreTripAdvisor.com12/29/2011 The complimentary breakfast was very good....MoreTripAdvisor.com5/20/2011
Location	100	4 reviews
The proximity of the motel to the Stanford Hospital (1.5 miles) was excellent especially in a highly congested area....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/12/2012 It is a very convenient location...an easy block walk to the Stanford Shopping center with many high end shops and great places to eat....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/22/2012 A short drive (or not terribly long walk) to the Stanford campus, and an easy walk to downtown Palo Alto....MoreTripAdvisor.com11/11/2010 The hotel is located just a few blocks north of campus on the main four-lane street in the area....MoreTripAdvisor.com9/21/2010
Cleanliness	66	3 reviews
The bathtub was NOT PROPERLY CLEANED....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/4/2012 The rooms are clean and everything works....MoreTripAdvisor.com12/29/2011 This was a clean, conservative, simple and nice hotel....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/17/2011
Food	100	3 reviews
The continental breakfast was very good and kept us until lunch (cereal, coffee, fruit, fruit cup, wheat toast which nicely accomodated our plant based diet)....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/12/2012 Nice breakfast included -- coffees, juices, hard boiled eggs, pastries, toast, waffles, cereals, yogurt, fruit, etc....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/22/2012 The complimentary breakfast was very good....MoreTripAdvisor.com5/20/2011
Room Size	50	2 reviews
Each room has a large flat screen TV, a microwave and a dorm room sized fridge....MoreTripAdvisor.com12/29/2011 The elevator is very small hardly big enough for the cart and one person....MoreTripAdvisor.com5/20/2011
Value	100	2 reviews
Good overnight stay - Good value for money....MoreTripAdvisor.com5/20/2011 Nice value near Stanford....MoreTripAdvisor.com11/11/2010
Atmosphere	100	1 review
After a long work day in Palo Alto, I find it a great place to relax and ready myself for another work day....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/24/2011
Bar	100	1 review
Their breakfast bar is better than most 2-star motels in the area, with a make-your-own waffle station and hard boiled eggs added....MoreTripAdvisor.com12/29/2011
Bathroom	100	1 review
The bathroom has a fan, which is always a plus for keeping shower steam reasonable....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/17/2011
Pool	100	1 review
A small pool on the property was a nice place to sit in the sun....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/22/2012
Price	100	1 review
This is a pleasant place at a good price for the area....MoreTripAdvisor.com11/11/2010
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Excellent location
Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com12/6/2012This is our second stay. The location close to the Stanford Shopping Center is ideal. The weather caused a loss of power on the morning of our departure. The staff handled it well. We even had s... Read full review
Palo Alto stay near downtown
Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com11/27/2012Needed to be as close to downtown as I could afford. This fit the bill. It is less than a mile walk to the middle of downtown Palo Alto. The room and especially the bathroom were very clean. Th... Read full review
Best Value by Far in the Stanford / Menlo Park / Palo Alto Area
Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com10/18/2012Our daughter recently underwent major surgery at the Stanford Medical Center Hospital. In preparation for that event, my wife and I selected the Best Western Plus Riviera of Menlo Park to be our ... Read full review
Simple , good value
Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com10/8/2012We needed a place to sleep overnight, literally, without luxurious extras, in Palo Alto. While listed as Menlo Park, it's within walking distance tomUniversity Ave., which we did. It's quicker to ... Read full review
Great Stay
Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com8/12/2012My wife had a herniated disk in her back. We were told to come to the clinic at Stanford on Tue at 1:30 for evaluation. She was seen and scheduled for surgery the next day. We scrambled to find... Read full review

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Excellent location

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Best Value by Far in the Stanford / Menlo Park / Palo Alto Area

Simple , good value

Great Stay

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