"The finishes and Japanese touches were incredible."
Tour530236 from United States
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"The room itself was serene and graciously planned for relaxing, with linen kimonos and cotton slippers behind sliding closet doors."
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"Great rooms, exceptional toilets with fully customizable bidet functions."
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Rooms
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto has 73 rooms including Deluxe, Premium, and Zen Suites. Accessible rooms include accessible routes, bathrooms with grab bars, and captioning. The Ryokan floors feature secured elevator access. Ryokan guests receive valet parking, private bar snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, and priority seating in Nobu Restaurant. Ryokan Zen Suites feature teak furnishings, hardwood flooring, Japanese artisan lanterns, and private balconies with views of the Palo Alto skyline and Santa Cruz Mountains. The Nobu Suite on the eighth floor features a 90' television, a teak bathtub, custom bath amenities, yukata bathrobes and slippers, Italian bed linens by Anichini, a private bar, and a Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer.
Dining
Dining is available at Nobu Palo Alto. The menu features dishes including Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi. The Nobu Lobby Bar offers rice wines and Nobu cocktails and the full Nobu Palo Alto dinner menu. Brunch includes specials like Cured Scottish Salmon Shokupan Benedict and Uni & Caviar Chirashi. In-room dining delivers cuisine, cocktails, and more. Private dining is available at indoor and outdoor venues. The dining room features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to a terrace. A sushi bar offers a view of chefs preparing cuisine. Omakase lunch is available at the sushi bar. The hotel will unveil a Japanese-inspired garden where guests can enjoy Ikaati Tea and light bites. Guests can celebrate with meals crafted by chefs and on-site management by event professionals.
Leisure
Guests have access to a fitness center with Technogym equipment, including free weights, treadmills, ellipticals, and cycle bikes. Watercourse Way Bath House Spa is a five-minute walk from the hotel. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is introducing an onsen-inspired bathing ritual. Performance venues at Stanford Live offer music. The hotel is 3 km from California Ave Caltrain. The hotel is also implementing WCAG 2.0 Level A as its web accessibility standard.
Location
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is near Stanford University and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Landmarks nearby include Whole Foods Market (0.5 km), Arizona Garden (0.5 km), and the Museum of American Heritage (0.5 km). The hotel is 30 km from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Services
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto offers a dedicated team of event professionals. The hotel offers meeting rooms accommodate events from conferences to receptions. Nobu meetings are inspired by Japanese philosophies. The hotel has three Ryokan meeting spaces with wood paneling, sideboards and 90' TVs with HDMI capability. The floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors access teak-decked patios. Nobu Palo Alto offers catering services for hotel events, with options for sushi platters and bento boxes available for pickup.
“In my opinion, this hotel stands out near Stanford University for its luxury, including unique Ryokan-style guest floors. The culinary experience, crafted by world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa, certainly elevates the stay. I also note the Asian-inspired garden provides a tranquil escape, but be aware that some past guests have reported issues with service consistency.”
Michael TurnerEditor, Uscalifornia
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The property features double rooms, family rooms, and suites, often including breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Ryokan Room
2 persons
30 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
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Ryokan Room ADA
2 persons
30 sq. feet
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Deluxe Room
2 persons
30 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
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Facilities
Amenities are designed to ensure comfort and memorable stays
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Sports & Fitness
Fitness centre
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Services
Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Dining
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
Flat-screen TV
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Dining Onsite
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto offers an exquisite dining experience with Japanese cuisine that fuses traditional flavors and local inspirations. Guests can indulge in renowned signature dishes while enjoying stunning views of Silicon Valley from exclusive dining spaces designed for comfort and elegance.
Nobu Palo Alto
Japanese with Peruvian accents
Ambiance
Featuring floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to outdoor terraces, this space invites guests to savor the beauty of Silicon Valley in a comfortable setting.
Key Offerings
Highlights include the iconic Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno, Black Cod with Miso, and the 'Chef's Choice' Omakase Tasting Menu, all accompanied by specially crafted cocktails unique to Palo Alto.
Reservation
Reservations recommended.
Hours vary.
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto Location
180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, 94301,
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