You’ll be greeted with a hearty cardinal welcome at Graduate Palo Alto. Located in the thick of downtown Palo Alto, just blocks from Stanford University, the property is one of nearly three dozen Graduate Hotels located in college cities across the U.S. and U.K. From photos of famous alumni on guestroom keycards to school chants embroidered on throw pillows, there are nods to Stanford traditions at every turn. Formerly known as Hotel President, the Spanish-Colonial building dates back to 1929; though the property went through an extensive renovation before opening as Graduate Palo Alto in 2023, many fabulous details, like the hotel’s original elevator remain.

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