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title: "Hotel Keen, San Jose (CA): reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hotel Keen in San Jose (CA): rated 8.9 by guests, 2.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-keen-san-jose-ca/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hotel · ★★★
# Hotel Keen

Palo Alto, San Jose (CA), United States

8.9 ·  Excellent 49 reviews ·  #30 #30 of 183 in San Jose (CA) ·  3.6/5 on Google, 268 reviews ·  5.0 Location score
## About Hotel Keen

Hotel Keen is a hotel in Palo Alto, San Jose (CA), United States. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 49 reviews. Facilities include spa, golf, free breakfast, free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 17 km from the centre of San Jose (CA). The nearest airport, San Carlos Airport (SQL), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 42

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 2010

- **Last renovated:** 2010

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

425 High Street [hotelkeen.com](http://www.hotelkeen.com/)

## How Hotel Keen scores

Better rated than 82% of hotels in San Jose (CA)

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **5.0**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **4.5**
-   Public transport **5.7**

San Jose (CA) average

## Rating on Google

3.6/5

268 Google reviews

-   5★28%
-   4★30%
-   3★21%
-   2★10%
-   1★11%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

SpaGolfFree breakfastFree Wi-FiPets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa
-   Sauna

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Leisure

-   Golf

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Pets allowed
-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **84**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Stanford station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">940 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">San Carlos Airport (SQL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">San Jose (CA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">38 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Filoli National Heritage And Preservation Site420 m
-   Museum of American Heritage590 m
-   Palo Alto History Museum650 m
-   HP Garage860 m
-   Birthplace of Silicon Valley870 m
-   Anderson Collection at Stanford University1.3 km

## Hotel Keen: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Hotel Keen. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. Reception assistance is offered at the hotel featuring safety deposit boxes. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Hotel Keen, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the cable TV for your enjoyment. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day carefree at Hotel Keen, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience. During your stay at hotel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Conclude your holiday perfectly with a visit to spa and sauna on your final days.

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## Questions about Hotel Keen

### How do guests rate Hotel Keen?

Hotel Keen has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 49 reviews, which is better than 82% of rated hotels in San Jose (CA).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Keen?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Hotel Keen include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Hotel Keen?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Hotel Keen from the airport?

The nearest airport, San Carlos Airport (SQL), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Hotel Keen have?

Hotel Keen has 42 rooms on 3 floors.

### Are pets allowed at Hotel Keen?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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