Crowper Inn
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- Check-in
- From 13:30
- Check-out
- Until 11:30
- Pets
- Allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 4
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Martha K.
A small donation can make a real difference for a Divyang child. It might mean a wheelchair instead of crawling, education instead of ignorance, or treatment instead of a lifetime of pain. The QR code on the profile DP makes it easy to give, and even a little can mean everything to a child struggling to survive each day. Please look closely at these children, with your heart as well as your eyes. They have dreams like any other child and want to learn, play, smile, and live with dignity, though life has been unfair from the start. Some cannot walk, see, or speak, but they still feel hunger, fear, loneliness, and pain. They also feel hope when someone offers a hand. They aren't asking for pity. They want love and a chance, and to hear that they matter. If this makes your heart feel heavy, that's your humanity speaking. Giving isn't losing money, it's bringing compassion and happiness into a home. Please don't turn away. Their tomorrow depends on us.
Ethan L.
Mr. Hugo was thoughtful about everything we needed, and the welcome at Cowper Inn was wonderful. I stayed for 16 days in a row. Breakfast had a decent range of food from Costco.
Martin H.
We spent a week at Cowper Inn in May and had a lovely stay. It’s an easy walk to plenty of good restaurants, and the staff were both friendly and capable. Our room was nicely decorated and everything worked as it should. We’ll come back.
Lydia P.
We were a group of 20 and stayed at Cowper Inn for two weeks. The hosts made us feel welcome and looked after us attentively, and the rooms were comfortable and cozy for a longer visit. Getting around was easy: downtown Palo Alto and the train station are nearby, with a shuttle to Stanford and trains to San Francisco. The town itself has a lot of charm. Cowper Inn is a great option in the middle of Silicon Valley, whether you're here for business or pleasure. We’d recommend it for the welcoming feel, location, and amenities.
Monica R.
For three visitors, we had a ground-floor section with three private rooms, each with its own bathroom, plus a small shared area. It would work really well for a family or group. I put up three French delegates who were in town on official business to the City of Palo Alto, and everyone was happy with the stay. The quiet, leafy street is mostly residential and just one block from University Avenue. The location is hard to beat anywhere in Palo Alto. There are pricier places in downtown, while Cowper Inn has redwoods out front, sweet rooms, a lot of charm, and an attentive innkeeper. Hugo was patient and flexible as our dates shifted and we made specific requests. The building is over 100 years old, so there may be some quirks, like creaky floors or cobwebs, but nothing major. It looks like a B&B, though as of Sept. 2023 they weren't serving breakfast. They used to, and some website photos make it look as though they still do, so keep that in mind. I’d definitely recommend checking out Cowper Inn.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
6 available- Smoke Free Property
- Garden
- No elevators
- Laundry
- Concierge services
- Dry Cleaning
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Parking
Pets
1 available- Pets allowed
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
160 m 2 min walk
22.1 km
1.0 km 13 min walk
156 m 2 min walk
Attractions
20- Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden1.0 km 13 min walk
- Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo1.1 km 14 min walk
- Rinconada Cultural Park1.4 km 17 min walk
- Arizona Garden1.8 km 22 min walk
- Peers Park1.9 km 23 min walk
Restaurants
20- Robaii Falafel + Persian Bites156 m 2 min walk
- Thyme163 m 2 min walk
- M Spot212 m 3 min walk
- Mango Caribbean220 m 3 min walk
- Il Fornaio270 m 3 min walk
Transit
20- San José Mineta International AirportAirport22.1 km
- San Francisco International AirportAirport27.9 km
- Homer Avenue & Webster StreetBus160 m 2 min walk
- Webster Street & Hamilton AvenueBus203 m 3 min walk
- Waverley Street & Homer AvenueBus206 m 3 min walk

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