Lucia's place was perfect for my one night stay for visiting Stanford, Zen in its ambiance, and thoughtfully designed. It's at the back of her beautiful home after walking past her garden with lots of potted plants and bamboo. I loved the little touches like apples, biscotti, and coffee machine. She was super communicative and getting in was a breeze. The room was spacious and although we did not have time to do this, it is a few minutes walk from a strip of restaurants on California St that looked like a cute neighborhood. It's a really peaceful, immaculate setting for any visit to Palo Alto!