Red Cottage Inn & Suites

I stayed here for 3 nights on a recent business trip. Hotel options in the Bay Area can get outrageously expensive or be dumpy, and it can be hard to find something in between. The Red Cottage Inn hits that sweet spot nicely. At first it looks like an old-school motel, but the rooms turn out to be nicely updated, with comfortable beds, individual patios, a central pool area and plenty of flowering trees around the central courtyard. The rooms are set back from El Camino, so you don't hear any traffic noise, although the occasional CalTrain can be heard passing by. Everything is very clean, and the hotel offers a decent breakfast spread in the morning. Staff were pleasant and helpful. The hotel borders on leafy, upscale Atherton, so there is not a lot of commercial activity at hand, but it's a short drive (or even a walk) to downtown Menlo Park. Wifi was mostly reliable, but could get spotty during busy times.

Upon check-in the clerk at front desk gave me an additional invoice for bringing my 9 lb dog, at a much higher than other hotel charge. I was not prepared for the amount. The clerk did reach the owner and they gave me a much lower charge. Promptness under the circumstances and a major difference in the pet friendly charge was extremely appreciated. Proved that they cared for the customer more than a few dollars. The room itself was wonderful...Little patio, excellent amenities in the room. Loved location to Stanford. The only draw back was distance from parking to the room with no cover. Gladly it wasn't raining.

Amazing little hideaway! Clean, great service, great location. No complaints at all. Would definitely stay again

The staff was very friendly- the room was clean with the exception of stained and ripped carpet. The shower was considerably too small.

Amazing, the Staff is very friendly and helpful great location!! Room was perfect! Will be staying here again.