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Cowper Inn

705 Cowper St Palo Alto, CA 94301 · University Park

· Hotel Class:3 stars

Rating: 4.0 out of 5"10 user ratings · Internet Access ·

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Historical Cowper Inn lovingly blends two beautifully restored houses that recreate the comfort and classic elegance of the best homes during the Craftsman and Victorian eras. Tucked right in vibrant downtown Palo Alto, this Bed and Breakfast is part of the quiet residential neighborhood of Professorville, only a few minutes Morewalk away from fun and delightful boutiques, award-winning restaurants and less than two miles away from Stanford University.

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Attribute	Score	Number of Reviews
Rating: 4.0 out of 5"10 reviewsWhat's this?

Breakfast	80	5 reviews
I often come to Palo Alto for business and find the breakfast wonderful especially the homemade granola....MoreTripAdvisor.com6/28/2012 The breakfast was delicious and served in a lovely room with a big fireplace, perfect for the rainy day we were having....MoreTripAdvisor.com3/7/2012 I eat granola and unsweetened yogurt for breakfast at home and was able to get that here--very good.Just be aware that the service is lacking at the Cowper, there's nobody to deal with any problems you might have and you'd better be ready to drag your own suitcases up and down long flights of stairs if you stay here....MoreTripAdvisor.com2/24/2012 Wonderful breakfast and coffee available by 6:45....MoreTripAdvisor.com11/13/2011 Staff was excellent with a nice breakfast....MoreTripAdvisor.com10/16/2011
Atmosphere	100	4 reviews
And I love walking the old Palo Alto neighborhood with the beautiful homes....MoreTripAdvisor.com6/28/2012 The rooms are decorated in a period style, and while comfortable, it's certainly more about the character of the place than a luxury experience....MoreTripAdvisor.com3/7/2012 Here is my summary:The Good- LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION- Cool old house with lots of charm and history- Great housekeeping and neat as a pin- Aveda bath products- Well equipped generally (hair dryer, iron, plenty of towels, nice bedding, etc....MoreTripAdvisor.com2/7/2012 Charming, homey and great location!....MoreTripAdvisor.com11/13/2011
Customer Service	25	4 reviews
My only complaint was that the staff was unavailable when we checked out, so we just had to leave our keys and hope for the best (they charged us promptly and for the correct amount and they did call to follow-up)....MoreTripAdvisor.com3/7/2012 No customer service, room misrepresented....MoreTripAdvisor.com2/24/2012 Great food, great service....MoreTripAdvisor.com12/10/2011 No one to greet us on arrival....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/23/2011
Room Quality	50	4 reviews
The rooms are decorated in a period style, and while comfortable, it's certainly more about the character of the place than a luxury experience....MoreTripAdvisor.com3/7/2012 No customer service, room misrepresented....MoreTripAdvisor.com2/24/2012 Clean rooms....MoreTripAdvisor.com12/10/2011 Room was small and smelt strange....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/23/2011
Location	100	3 reviews
And I love walking the old Palo Alto neighborhood with the beautiful homes....MoreTripAdvisor.com6/28/2012 Charming, homey and great location!....MoreTripAdvisor.com11/13/2011 Heathly and fresh just the way we like it when traveling.Perfect location!!!!...MoreTripAdvisor.com10/16/2011
Amenities	100	2 reviews
Here is my summary:The Good- LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION- Cool old house with lots of charm and history- Great housekeeping and neat as a pin- Aveda bath products- Well equipped generally (hair dryer, iron, plenty of towels, nice bedding, etc....MoreTripAdvisor.com2/7/2012 Wonderful breakfast and coffee available by 6:45....MoreTripAdvisor.com11/13/2011
Food	100	2 reviews
Great food, great service....MoreTripAdvisor.com12/10/2011 Wonderful breakfast and coffee available by 6:45....MoreTripAdvisor.com11/13/2011
Staff	50	2 reviews
My only complaint was that the staff was unavailable when we checked out, so we just had to leave our keys and hope for the best (they charged us promptly and for the correct amount and they did call to follow-up)....MoreTripAdvisor.com3/7/2012 Staff was excellent with a nice breakfast....MoreTripAdvisor.com10/16/2011
Bathroom	100	1 review
Here is my summary:The Good- LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION- Cool old house with lots of charm and history- Great housekeeping and neat as a pin- Aveda bath products- Well equipped generally (hair dryer, iron, plenty of towels, nice bedding, etc....MoreTripAdvisor.com2/7/2012
Cleanliness	100	1 review
Clean rooms....MoreTripAdvisor.com12/10/2011
Management	100	1 review
I absolutely love the owner Joji....MoreTripAdvisor.com6/28/2012
Return Potential	100	1 review
We'd definitely stay there again!...MoreTripAdvisor.com3/7/2012
Room Size	0	1 review
Room was small and smelt strange....MoreTripAdvisor.com8/23/2011
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So So
Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com11/11/2012We have just returned from a two day stay at the Cowper Inn. The best thing by far, is the location. It is maybe two blocks to a nice shopping area. It took us about 25 minutes to walk to the Stad... Read full review
Not What It's Cracked-Up to Be.
Rating: 2.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com9/18/2012The Cowper Inn is not all that it's cracked-up to be. I chose to stay in what is called a suite at the inn, since no rooms with private baths were available. But, what I ended-up with was no sui... Read full review
Great for biz traveller
Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com6/28/2012I have stayed at the Cowper Inn over 50 times. I often come to Palo Alto for business and find the breakfast wonderful especially the homemade granola. I absolutely love the owner Joji. And I l... Read full review
Lovely B&B in downtown Palo Alto
Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com3/7/2012We stayed for one night in February. The Inn is very sweet, and a good place to explore Palo Alto and the Stanford campus. I would say that this is a great place for people who enjoy staying in ty... Read full review
No customer service, room misrepresented
Rating: 2.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com2/24/2012I stayed at the Cowper Inn B&B for three nights while my husband was a patient at Stanford Hospital. I rented a suite advertised with a kitchenette. That consisted of a table, chairs, sink, coffee... Read full review

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So So

Not What It's Cracked-Up to Be.

Great for biz traveller

Lovely B&B in downtown Palo Alto

No customer service, room misrepresented

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