This unfortunate stay made me think about how far away -- both in distance and in connection many hotel owners are from properties. These buildings, filled with rooms and services that busy travellers like us depend on are mere investments for many -- and there can be little concern for the actual customers. The hotel room had stains on chairs,... More

I booked here for a night while visiting my son because it was the only local accomodation with a room under $150 a night. There was even a special on for $75 a night. This is really a motel. The blue and white sea theme is kind of kitschy and there were some mermaid figures in the office. Everything had... More

I stayed in one of the kitchenette rooms. It had a full size fridge, microwave, stove, and sink. The room also had a nice comfortable futon, flat screen TV, and queen size bed. The bed was comfortable but nothing special. The showers were low flow showers but there was always hot water and no scalding issues. Breakfast was pretty basic.... More

All the big hotels were full so I booked at the mermaid. I got the suite for $110 night. Big room with Refrigerator and microwave. Sitting area. Great shower pulse brand with side shower heads Nice bed, balcony. No iron or ironing board, no dresser or drawers. Loved the mermaid drawing in room. Some road noise no too bad. Internet... More

My family and I booked this hotel because of it's easy accessibility to Stanford Hospital. Our son was to report there at 5:30am for surgery the next morning. After attending his pre-op at the hospital, we went to check in at the hotel. Although the people at the front desk acknowledged that we did indeed have a reservation (I'd made... More

The Mermaid Inn was recommended to us for a no-frills one-night stay near Stanford University. It's on the El Camino commercial strip just north of campus in Menlo Park. Rooms in the 2-story U-shaped building open to the outside facing a little pool, and thus the noise from the busy road is muted. We booked a "renovated" room on the... More

I was just there the past couple days. The lady at the front desk Theresa is very helpful & spoke perfect English & very nice. The bed & pillows were soft & very comfortable, the tv was larger & has HBO & Showtime. The room was nice & clean. The outside carpet was a bit dirty but inside the room... More

I stayed at the Mermaid Inn for just one evening when I didn't want to drive back to SF after a night of fun in Menlo Park. The hotel was clean and a little tired-looking, but c'mon it's only $75 per night. Check-in was fast and not friendly- but not unfriendly. There were two adorable dogs who greeted us as... More

For $80 a day - everyday - I had a recently renovated large room with comfy linens, soft towels, refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer, above average vanity lighting, wifi and continental breakfast. Also a super convenient location next to large supermarket, across the street from office supply and close to 2 Starbucks and other restaurants. I saved about 35 to 40% over... More