Welcome to Hotel Keen

Downtown Palo Alto Hotel

Step into downtown Palo Alto’s Hotel Keen and discover our Keen Sense of Style. Sleek, modern and compact, our intimate boutique hotel sits at the nexus of Silicon Valley and Stanford University. With a simple, form-meets-function aesthetic, we offer a blank canvas for innovators and entrepreneurs to share, come alive and thrive.

A Keen Sense of Style

Hotel Keen is a contemporary landmark at the center of a Palo Alto landscape buzzing with high-tech energy and creativity. It’s a place where the Stanford campus and the bistros, cafés, and fashionable restaurants of University Avenue can be reached with just a short walk, and the corporations and start-ups of Sand Hill Road and Silicon Valley are accessed within minutes.

Hotel Keen… A place like no other in the heart of Palo Alto.

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Rooms

Sophisticated Style with Thoughtful Amenities

Our 41 guest rooms and single Wellness Studio were designed with a simple, functional European-style game plan featuring clean lines, intricate details, and sophisticated furnishings.

 

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FREE PARKING EVERY WEEKEND

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Hotel Keen Offers

Enhance Your Stay with Our Palo Alto Hotel Deals

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Fall Into Savings - 18% off Stays

Fall is in full swing in Silicon Valley! From concert-goers to weekend shoppers and culure seekers, Silicon Valley's autumn calendar has something for everyone. Whether you're enjoying a sunny farmer's market, seeing a show at a legendary concert venue, or soaking up an art celebration, there's plenty to explore this season. 

Book our Fall into Savings offer and get 18% off your stay at Hotel Keen.

Hurry - this great deal won't last long! Book by October 31 for stays through March 31, 2026 to take advantage of these seasonal savings.

 

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Festive Stays, Free Rides

Whether it's fall football games, concerts, or holiday parties, make the most of the festive season with a stay at Hotel Keen, plus get a $50 rideshare credit to ensure a safe ride to and from your destination. 

Our Festive Stays, Free Rides package includes:

  • Overnight stay
  • $50 promotional rideshare credit 

Offer is valid for stays through January 11, 2026. Celebrate safefly and stay comfortably - right in the heart of Palo Alto.

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Stay Longer, Save More

The longer you stay, the more you save at Hotel Keen. Book your next trip and save 25% on 3 nights or more when you pay in advance. Plus guests get free breakfast and Nespresso coffee, free Wi-Fi, and plush amenities. Book your trip now for a comfortable and convenient stay in Palo Alto.  

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Rates from $119
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Effortless Convenience

simple comforts and then some

Streamlined efficiency and easy comfort welcome you to downtown Palo Alto’s most conveniently located hotel. With lush bedding, a fully stocked grab-and-go market, complimentary breakfast, and a weekday wine experience, a stay at Hotel Keen is all about convenience and comfort for the busy traveler. Enjoy a relaxed night of comfort in the bustling hub of Silicon Valley.

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Wine Reception

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DAILY BREAKFAST

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Plush Comfort

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In-Room Entertainment

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24-hour Nespresso

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Pure Convenience

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Group Rooms

Reserve group room blocks up to 20 Rooms

Need to book multiple rooms? Complete a request using the link below and receive exclusive group room rates. Unfortunately, we do not have meeting space but are happy to accommodate group room requests.

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