Quick Facts


Address   
The Stanford Terrace Inn
531 Stanford Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Telephone: 650-857-0333
Fax: 650-857-0343

Reservations   800-729-0332

Location   The Stanford Terrace Inn is located in Palo Alto, facing the southeast end of Stanford University. It is one half mile from Page Mill Road where many leading Silicon Valley companies such as Hewlett Packard, Varian and Roche Bioscience, to name a few, are located, and walking distance to California Avenue, featuring many shops and restaurants of varying cuisines. Downtown University Avenue and Stanford Mall are a short drive away.

Description   The Stanford Terrace Inn is a boutique hotel decorated Tuscan style. All rooms underwent a two million dollar renovation which was completed in 2002. It is extremely popular with visiting professors, corporate travelers and parents of Stanford students.

Accommodations   80 over-sized, deluxe rooms, Two Executive suites, 12 junior suites, 10 Allerfresh rooms and 56 queen/queen-queen/king rooms. Three are ADA approved.

Guest Amenities   
  • Complimentary T1 Internet & Wireless Access
  • Oversized Work desk and Ergonomic Chair
  • Complimentary Continental Breakfast
  • Feather Mattresses
  • Plush Bathrobes
  • On Demand Movies
  • Refrigerator, Microwave, Iron & Hairdryer
  • Workout Room
  • Outdoor Heated Pool
  • Complimentary Local Transportation
  • Concierge Services


  • Dining Services   The Stanford Terrace Inn offers a deluxe continental breakfast. This extensive breakfast includes a waffle station, fresh bagels and fruit, yogurt, berries and a variety of cereals, along with coffee, assorted teas, and juices.

    Meeting Facilities   The Stanford Terrace Inn has one meeting room. It is ideal for small receptions, board meetings and classes. There are two inner courtyards that can also be used for a variety of functions, such as dinners for up to 80 people and receptions for up to 200 people.

    Executive Staff   
    Barbara Pressman, General Manager
    Bridget O'Brien, Director of Operations
    Bruce Pressman, Director of Sales
    Felicia Ventura, Sales Manager
    Tony Evangelista, Accounting & Benefits Manager
    Lee Mosswood, Reservations/Sales Coordinator

    Ownership   The Stanford Terrace Inn is managed by Waterford Hotels and Inns. It is owned by Stanford Manor LLC. The three general partners are long time Palo Alto residents, Leonard Ely, Rich Kelley, and Maggi Pringle.