The Cottages Hotel in Menlo Park, California

The Cottages Hotel has 28 air-conditioned guest rooms, and every one opens onto a private garden patio with a table and chairs. A 300-year-old California Oak shades the central courtyard, where an outdoor fire pit and outdoor furniture provide a gathering space. Guests also have access to a seasonally heated outdoor pool with pool towels, sun loungers, and sun umbrellas.

Guest rooms include kitchenettes and private bathrooms with LATHER bath products. Room types include Standard Single Room, Deluxe Double Room, and King Cottage Suite. Mid-century design with redwood and Eichler touches runs through the accommodations.

The complimentary daily buffet breakfast includes hot pastries, locally sourced Equator coffee, and fresh fruit. A Jura coffee machine in the lobby is available 24/7 and offers 15+ drink options. The breakfast spread also includes spinach frittatas, bacon, and French toast.

The Cottages Hotel sits in Menlo Park, within 15 minutes of Stanford University and near Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Stanford Shopping Center. Menlo College is across the street, and downtown Palo Alto is close by. The property is bordered by a redwood grove and is steps from local shops and restaurants.

The hotel provides a business center, express check-in and check-out, and complimentary Wi-Fi and wired internet throughout the property. Outdoor workspace lounge areas let guests work or relax outside, while a 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage. On-site parking is free, accessible parking is available, and a 24-hour fitness center with a Peloton bike plus complimentary guest laundry with detergent is available on site.

Patios: Private garden patio in every room

Courtyard: 300-year-old California Oak and outdoor fire pit

Breakfast: Daily buffet with hot pastries and locally sourced coffee

Fitness: Peloton bike in 24-hour fitness center

Laundry: Complimentary guest laundry with detergent

Location: 15 minutes from Stanford University