Hotel Lucent

3.0 star property
Family-friendly Menlo Park hotel in Downtown Menlo Park with free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Coffee service
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
727 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
  • Stanford Shopping Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Allied Arts Guild
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Menlo College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Menlo Park

Located in Downtown Menlo Park within a short walk of Stanford Shopping Center, Hotel Lucent is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Stanford University Medical Center. This 3-star hotel has 47 guestrooms and offers free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 14 min walk
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University - 4 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Menlo Park Station - 6 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saint Frank Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Borrone - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lucent

Family-friendly Menlo Park hotel in Downtown Menlo Park with free breakfast
At Hotel Lucent, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include an arcade/game room, a terrace, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 49-inch LED TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer designer toiletries and slippers. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lucent Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent
Lucent Menlo Park
Mermaid Hotel Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent Hotel
Hotel Lucent Menlo Park
Hotel Lucent Hotel Menlo Park

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Lucent?

Hotel Lucent provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Lucent?

As of Jan 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Lucent on Jan 25, 2025 start from $152.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Hotel Lucent?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Menlo Park within a short 14-minute walk of Stanford Shopping Center and also 18 minutes on foot from Allied Arts Guild. You'll also find Stanford Stadium and Facebook Campus within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Lucent?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Lucent have a casino?

No, Hotel Lucent doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Lucent?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Lucent?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include premium bedding, bathrobes, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Lucent?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Lucent have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hotel Lucent offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Lucent allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Lucent though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Lucent?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Lucent?

The closest major airport to Hotel Lucent is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is 8.8 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is located 17.7 mi away (24-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Lucent?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Lucent.

Hotel Lucent Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 746 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 746 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 746 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 746 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 746 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Albert, South Pasadena

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, good value , polite and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nastassia

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dency

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Visit
Just needed our normal quiet, convenient place to sleep & shower for two nights while attending a family event in Menlo Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yves

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin Karla

Business traveler
Very basic accommodations in a super noisy location at a relatively high price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isinsu

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamarr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jingsheng

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Stanford stopping center and about 8min drive to Stanford campus. I like the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Karlos

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Every thing great except the room was very humid and blankets felt humid/ wet hard to sleep in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Warning small beds! Great friendly people and loc
Good things Breakfast, pool table, friendly people, great location, great parking Bad things Mold in bathroom and shower was disgusting, not given replacement towels when used ones were take, full beds instead of queens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It’s basically a motel 6 with an ikea makeover. Looks cool and hip in the pics, but not so much. The “pool” is a joke. It’s a long skinny hot tub/water feature. It is as 90 degrees outside and the hot tub was hotter. Located on the main drag, need to walk a few blocks to restaurants or anything cute. It is super close to the Guild theater which is why we were there (seeing the Old 97s). So…if you are looking for basics, no frills, with a little makeover, this is the place. Buts definitely not boutique chic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room had an off-putting smell. Pics of the hotel suggest it’s more luxe than it is. But location is great if you are heading to the Guild or nearby eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is called a hotel, however the rooms are accessed outdoors which makes me feel uneasy. I was able to hear every single step every single flush and every single shower from the room directly above me. The walls must be very thin because I was able to hear everybody walking outside of the room as well. The hotel does not pay attention to detail because many items in the room were worn, had tears and unclean. The pictures online are a bit deceiving because it looks very new and updated. However, the rooms no longer look new and poorly maintained. The bathroom door did not close all the way, The walls were dirty, The chair in the room was torn. The bathroom mirror looked like it had not been cleaned in weeks, And was not cleaned a while at my stay either. The Expedia app said this was a four-star hotel, but it is a two maybe three star at best. It looks like an old Motel 6 that was renovated with the bare minimum.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeong-Jun

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ismo

Traveled with family
Motel level hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia, Morgan Hill

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, comfortable and affordable. Friendly staff and great parking area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon and

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really quiet over the Sunday night we stayed, only a few other cars. Very convenient to Stanford Hospital! Breakfast was decent. Great bathroo!Whatever cleaning solution they use, they used way too much! very strong chorox smell, had to leave room and turn on air to dissipate odor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Changsheng

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Walkable to supermarket and lots of dining option nearby. Close to Stanford University.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great choice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024