Located in downtown Palo Alto, at Stanford University, this boutique hotel features 37-inch flats-screen cable TVs in each room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Each room provides a custom built bed and desk area at the Hotel Keen. They also include erasable white boards. The Keen Hotel is completely nonsmoking and offers a 24-hour front desk for added convenience. Steps to Downtown Palo Alto. Amazon regional office is walking distance. Stanford University is two miles away. Bayfront Park is seven miles from Hotel Keen Palo Alto. Stanford Theater is 2.5 miles away. This property will be undergoing heavy renovation through the end of March 2022. The property will be providing welcome bags to guests upon arrival to make up for the noise during this time.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Buffet


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.1
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Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Keen

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Hotel Keen takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 30 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Hotel Keen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of $30 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Hotel Keen

  • The prices at Hotel Keen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hotel Keen include:

    • Double

  • Guests staying at Hotel Keen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Hotel Keen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Hotel Keen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Hotel Keen is 1,000 feet from the center of Palo Alto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.