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Stanford University is one of the most prestigious private universities in the Western United States.  
  • Stanford University is one of the most prestigious private universities in the Western United States.

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Palo Alto is located on the peninsula south of San Francisco, and was a major focal point in the 1990s high-tech boom and part of the Silicon Valley. Palo Alto is home to world-renowned Stanford University, a destination in its own right; tour the beautiful, expansive palm tree-dotted campus, and visit the Rodin Sculpture Garden and the Cantor Arts Center.

Downtown Palo Alto is a pedestrian-friendly, vibrant arts and entertainment district featuring several fine restaurants, coffee houses, boutique shops and spas. 

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Best Hotels in Palo Alto

Four Seasons Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA, United States

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Class: 4 Star

Stanford Terrace Inn
Palo Alto, CA, United States

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Class: 3 Star

Westin Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA, United States

Average rating:

Class: 4 Star

Garden Court Hotel
Palo Alto, CA, United States

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Class: 3 Star

Dinahs Garden Hotel And Trader
Palo Alto, CA, United States

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Class: 3 Star

Creekside Inn
Palo Alto, CA, United States

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Class: 3 Star

Cowper Inn
Palo Alto, CA, United States

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