Hotel Keen, Palo Alto

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

425 High Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301
Great
8.2
8.3
/10
3.5
/5

Hotel Keen is a contemporary 3-star hotel situated in the bustling hub of Palo Alto. This intimate boutique hotel offers sleek, compact accommodations with convenient amenities, catering to both business and leisure travelers.

Accommodations & Amenities

Rooms at Hotel Keen feature plush bedding, flat-screen HDTVs, and the WorldVue in-room entertainment system with popular streaming apps. The Cozy Room includes a queen bed and complimentary in-room coffee, while the Comfy Room offers a king bed and additional amenities like a luggage rack. Guests can enjoy a personal Peloton Bike and fit kit in the Wellness Studio, ideal for an active stay.

Dining & Nearby Options

A complimentary grab-and-go breakfast is available daily, featuring fresh smoothies, local pastries, and hot items on weekends. Nearby, University Avenue offers diverse dining options, including Evvia Estiatorio and Oren's Hummus. Hotel Keen enhances guest experiences with a weekday wine reception.

Business & Accessibility

Hotel Keen provides work-friendly perks like free Wi-Fi and dedicated business spaces in rooms. There are many gyms within walking distance, as well as outdoor options like Johnson Park for running. The hotel's public areas and amenities are compliant with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring accessibility for all.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is conveniently located near major tech companies and cultural venues, such as Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center, making it ideal for both corporate and leisure visitors. Access to public transport includes nearby bus stops and the Palo Alto Transit Center. Additionally, Hotel Keen allows one small dog per room, offering a pet-friendly environment.

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Hotel Keen offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Queen Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning

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Facilities

Hotel Keen offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Keen Location

425 High Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301
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425 High Street, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94301
Nearby
south side of the mausoleum off of Quarry Road between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road
Arizona Garden
1400 ft
Store
Whole Foods Market
1700 ft
Restaurants
Gelato Classico
700 ft
435 Emerson St
Subway
500 ft
205 University Avenue
Pizza My Heart
700 ft
220 University Ave
Fraiche Yogurt
1300 ft
200 Hamilton Avenue
Curry Up Now
1700 ft
321 Hamilton Ave
New York New York
1700 ft
125 University Ave Ste 190
The Prolific Oven Bakery & Cafe
1800 ft
550 Waverley St
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2700 ft
180 El Camino Real Ste 15A
Sushirrito
2100 ft
448 University Ave
Peet's Coffee & Tea
1900 ft
436 University Ave
Getting around
City Centre
Palo Alto23 min  ·  1.2 mi
Airports
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)41 min  ·  16.6 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)49 min  ·  20.2 mi
Train
California Ave Caltrain32 min  ·  1.6 mi
Train2 min  ·  400 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation might be needed) at USD 15 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Keen provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2010
Number of rooms:
38

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Keen from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 121 verified reviews
8.1/10
Great
78%
Recommend
Breakfast
6.3/10
Cleanliness
8.9/10
Comfort
8.7/10
Facilities
8.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
5.0/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 215 reviews
8.2/10
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