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Country Inn Palo Alto

4345 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306

· Hotel Class:2 stars

Rating: 3.0 out of 5"11 user ratings · Internet AccessSwimming Pool

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The Country Inn, noted for its tranquil gardens, is situated in Palo Alto, the heart of Silicon Valley. The Motel is minutes from Stanford University, the award winning Stanford Shopping center and downtown San Jose, home of the Sharks National Hockey Team. Beautiful San Francisco is 45 minutes North of Morethe Inn and is accessible by bus or train. Dining, shopping, and entertainment are within walking distance. The 27 smoke free rooms are nestled poolside complete with barbeque and picnic area or around lush gardens. This family-owned motel is designed for comfort, solitude, and affordability. Choices include King, Queen or Double beds and optional fully equipped kitchens. The Country Inn is recommended by both AAA and the Mobil Travel Guide.

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Attribute	Score	Number of Reviews
Rating: 3.0 out of 5"11 reviewsWhat's this?

Cleanliness	100	4 reviews
Clean and quiet....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/25/2012 The room was comfortable and perfectly clean, with no motel smell, probably thanks to the fact there's no a/c so the windows are often open....MoreTripAdvisor.com10/15/2011 It has a clean pool, clean rooms and basic coffee and muffins in the morning....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/10/2011 It has a clean heated pool and BBQ facilities and lounging chairs as well as regular tables around it....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/11/2011
Customer Service	25	4 reviews
The desk managers (a couple) didn't understand the issue and treated me like I didn't know what I was talking about....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/20/2012 Since he did not address the AAA card at check-in I wrongly assumed that it would be taken care of at check-out....MoreTripAdvisor.com11/18/2011 The management was professional, courteous and very helpful....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/11/2011 Jane also refused to tell me who her manger was and treat us very impolite by telling us that we should stay in a motel with your kind of breed....MoreCitysearch.com6/22/2008
Pool	100	4 reviews
The pool area looked very nice....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/25/2012 They also have a very nice pool....MoreTripAdvisor.com9/16/2011 It has a clean pool, clean rooms and basic coffee and muffins in the morning....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/10/2011 It has a clean heated pool and BBQ facilities and lounging chairs as well as regular tables around it....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/11/2011
Atmosphere	100	3 reviews
Clean and quiet....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/25/2012 This is a charming old-school motel, the grounds are quite nice and the place is in excellent repair....MoreTripAdvisor.com10/15/2011 I liked the roses and trees around hotel perimeter....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/11/2011
Management	33	3 reviews
We had to make a lot of noise for the second time to the manager to pay attention and finally received a better bed....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/4/2012 The desk managers (a couple) didn't understand the issue and treated me like I didn't know what I was talking about....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/20/2012 The management was professional, courteous and very helpful....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/11/2011
Room Quality	66	3 reviews
The room was comfortable and perfectly clean, with no motel smell, probably thanks to the fact there's no a/c so the windows are often open....MoreTripAdvisor.com10/15/2011 Our room was cozy and clean....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/11/2011 Since we were younger colored people we were refused a room in an unprofessional manner....MoreCitysearch.com6/22/2008
Beds	50	2 reviews
We had to make a lot of noise for the second time to the manager to pay attention and finally received a better bed....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/4/2012 The bed was comfortable and bedding was clean....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/11/2011
Location	100	2 reviews
Located near restaurants on El Camino Real....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/25/2012 The traffic on El Camino Real was not audible at night, so we got a good night's rest.This motel is very convenient for visiting our families and has many restaurants as well as grocery and other shops within walking distance....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/11/2011
Price	100	2 reviews
Contintental breakfast with fresh fruit, yogurt and packaged sweet rolls was just fine, and you can't beat the price....MoreTripAdvisor.com10/15/2011 The price is right, the staff is friendly and it's perfect considering you can pay way more for other hotels in this area....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/10/2011
Value	100	2 reviews
Good value and well located in Palo Alto....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/25/2012 Great value.....MoreTripAdvisor.com10/15/2011
Amenities	100	1 review
It has a clean heated pool and BBQ facilities and lounging chairs as well as regular tables around it....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/11/2011
Breakfast	100	1 review
Contintental breakfast with fresh fruit, yogurt and packaged sweet rolls was just fine, and you can't beat the price....MoreTripAdvisor.com10/15/2011
Internet Access	100	1 review
Continental breakfest is good, free internet, a good price and the front desk clerks are very nice and heipfull....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/8/2012
Restaurant	100	1 review
Located near restaurants on El Camino Real....MoreTripAdvisor.com4/25/2012
Return Potential	0	1 review
I won't stay here again because of the woman's bad attitude, let alone the internet issue....MoreTripAdvisor.com7/20/2012
Staff	100	1 review
The price is right, the staff is friendly and it's perfect considering you can pay way more for other hotels in this area....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/10/2011
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Good value, quiet & clean
Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com2/5/2013My family stays here often when my sister is at Stanford Hospital for treatment. The rooms are very clean, comfortable and updated. For being off El Camino Real, the rooms are amazingly quiet. Lik... Read full review
Excellent motel in a fantastic environment
Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com11/30/2012We are from Sweden and rented room 26 Country inn Motel in Palo Alto. The rent included kitchen. We stayed there during the thanksgiving week. We are so impressed over the nice room, cleaning serv... Read full review
Updated and still a winner
Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com9/14/2012I stayed there with my wife over 3 days this summer. The rooms were recently updated in a contemporary decor and in fact, a few of the rooms were being modernized during our stay. The Country I... Read full review
Nice place
Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com8/8/2012We have stayed at this motel a couple of times in the last two years. It is pleasant motel. Continental breakfest is good, free internet, a good price and the front desk clerks are very nice and h... Read full review
Below average service
Rating: 2.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com8/4/2012We stayed at this place for 5 nights. When we booked the hotel, we asked for a roll-away which was included in the cost. However, the roll-away turned out to be very lumpy and very difficult to ... Read full review

Country Inn Palo Alto

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Good value, quiet & clean

Excellent motel in a fantastic environment

Updated and still a winner

Nice place

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