The Cottages Hotel

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Courtyard

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94027
  • Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Cottages Hotel

3-star Menlo Park hotel with free breakfast
This hotel features a 24-hour business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Change of towels is available on request.
The Cottages Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Menlo Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A 24-hour business center is on site at this 3-star property. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

The Cottages Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October

The Cottages Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 407 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel, temecula

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
front desk staff not friendly showed also with a service dog and was asked to leave the dining area which is against ada rules
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fourth visit. Very nice vibe and free breakfast. Smallish rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cottages is a lovely property. Charming and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorene

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Real Find

Love this hotel - my room had a view of the pool but didn't look into any other rooms. Great breakfast, coffee choices. Great location. Friendly front desk service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joncarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was located close to several Stanford University Medical Center campuses. Easy access to and from Stanford.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upscale boutique "motel style" lodging with very nice staff and facilities. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and quiet

Room was comfortable and quiet. Hotel is back from busy street and designed with noise barrier to keep it quiet. Delicious breakfast with espresso machine and office staffed 24/7. Great convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite hotels. It’s so convenient, especially if you’re attending Menlo College events.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

need new sheets!

The sheets are sub-par! Very rough. And mattress fair.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marjaneh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson, Los Alamos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarynn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property. The rooms are clean, clean, clean, light and charming. I was pleasantly surprised. Each room has a small, pretty patio outside. The breakfasts are very good and substantial!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025