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Hotel Keen

Enjoy sleek rooms with free WiFi, breakfast & nightly wine hours at Hotel Keen in Palo Alto, just minutes from Caltrain and Stanford University.

425 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States View on map
7.2/10
Good Based on 261 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Paid parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stays with convenient location

Visitors appreciate the hotel’s modern rooms and complimentary amenities, while noting some limitations in food and onsite facilities.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, sleek, and contemporary room design with effective air conditioning.
  • Reliable free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
  • Complimentary breakfast and enjoyable nightly wine hours add value.
  • Convenient proximity to the Caltrain station and Stanford University.
  • Pet-friendly policy welcomed by guests traveling with animals.

Worth knowing

  • There is no onsite restaurant or fitness center; dining options require travel nearby.
  • Paid parking is available, but no airport shuttle service is provided.
  • The hotel does not have a swimming pool, which may affect leisure options.
  • Some guests mention that additional amenities could enhance the overall experience.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a modern, well-located hotel near Stanford and transit links.
  • Business travelers needing dependable Wi-Fi and a quiet stay.
  • Guests who value complimentary breakfast and evening social hours.
  • Pet owners looking for accommodation that welcomes animals.
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About this property

Welcome to Hotel Keen

Located on 425 High St in Palo Alto, this contemporary hotel offers sleek, modern rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and pet-friendly accommodations. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast each morning and unwind during nightly wine hours. The property maintains a smoke-free environment and provides paid parking for added convenience.

The hotel is situated within a glass and stone building just a short 4-minute walk from the nearest Caltrain station, making it accessible for visitors traveling by public transit. Its proximity to Stanford University—about a mile away—makes it a practical choice for those visiting the campus, as well as for guests interested in exploring local attractions such as the Computer History Museum and the Cantor Arts Center.

Facilities focus on essential comforts rather than extensive amenities, with no on-site restaurant, pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle service available. The setting is well-suited for travelers who value a functional base with convenient transport links over luxury features. Nearby airports include San Francisco International, San Jose Mineta International, and Oakland San Francisco Bay airports, all reachable within reasonable car or transit times.

Guest reviews reflect a mixed but generally favorable impression, with a rating of 3.6 based on 248 assessments. Positive feedback often points to the location and contemporary style, while some comments note the limited amenities. The Hotel Keen shares the neighborhood with other well-rated hotels like the Sheraton Palo Alto and The Cardinal Hotel, providing various options within a close radius.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Paid parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Golf course
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Hotel Keen

Palo Alto, California, USA

This sleek hotel in a contemporary glass and stone building is a 4-minute walk from the nearest Caltrain station, a mile from the Stanford University campus and 7 miles from the Computer History Museum.

  • Palo Alto 4 min Walk
  • University Circle @ Caltrain Platform 4 min Walk
  • Palo Alto Transit Center 6 min Walk
  • San Francisco International Airport 29 min Car · 53 min Transit
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport 25 min Car · 24 min Transit
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport 42 min Car · 1 hr 17 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

California's Great America 16,031 reviews

California's Great America

4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States

4.4 · Amusement Park
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University 2,446 reviews

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

328 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305, United States

4.7 · Museum
Computer History Museum 7,569 reviews

Computer History Museum

1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

4.7 · History Museum
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