3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California, United States | (650) 493-2411
Charming property with ivy-covered pathways and tall trees
Rooms have balconies or patios
Modern amenities include LCD flat-screen TVs and iHome docks
Charming on-site restaurant and a casual deli
Small but modern fitness center has updated equipment
On-site chargers for electric cars
The Inn offers free wine service Sunday to Thursday
Freebies include Wi-Fi and shuttle service within a 5-mile radius
Small pool gets a lot of debris from hovering trees
Decor is ho-hum and feels dated in some areas
The 136-room Creekside Inn along Matadero Creek in Palo Alto is a functional mid-range option. It looks a bit like a motel from the outside, but the property is pleasant, with tall, shady trees, ivy-covered pathways, and flowered grounds leading to a lovely courtyard with a round, stone fountain. Rooms are comfortable, with chain-like decor but nice amenities, including balconies, iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, and microwaves. The bathrooms are basic and clean, but could use an overhaul. The fitness center and pool are both small but useful, and the neighboring Driftwood Deli is convenient. One rare feature unique to the inn is a charging station for electric cars, an increasingly common site in eco-conscious California. The area around the hotel, which includes an auto repair shop, is more residential than it is quaint.
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Location
Located along a creek in Palo Alto, 11 minutes to Stanford
Creekside Inn, as its name suggests, is situated along Matadero Creek in Palo Alto. Part of the San Francisco Bay area, Palo Alto is 35 miles south of San Fran and 14 miles north of San Jose. Stanford University is a short drive away. The Inn is within walking distance to area shopping and eateries. San Francisco and San Jose can be reached in less than an hour.- 11-minute drive to Palo Alto Airport
