Graduate Accommodations introduced the opening of Graduate Palo Alto. The property is positioned within the coronary heart of downtown Palo Alto at 488 College Avenue, blocks from Stanford College and throughout the former Lodge President.
The storied has been renovated and restored to honor the constructing’s previous, in addition to the historical past of the neighboring neighborhood. The six story Graduate Palo Alto options 100 keys and two signature meals and beverage ideas – Lou & Herbert’s, a foyer stage, day-to-night café, and President’s Terrace, a vibrant rooftop bar with unmatched Palo Alto views. Design all through the resort embodies the character and age-old tales of the neighborhood via daring, layered décor rooted in storytelling. Graduate Palo Alto is the thirty third resort within the Graduate Accommodations portfolio.
Created for vacationers who search memory-making journeys, Graduate Accommodations is a thoughtfully crafted assortment of inns that reside in dynamic university-anchored cities throughout the U.S. and U.Okay. Every property celebrates and commemorates the optimistic vitality of its neighborhood, whereas providing an prolonged retreat to locations that usually play host to the perfect days of our lives.
“For the reason that inception of Graduate, we have now dreamed of growing a resort in Palo Alto,” stated Ben Weprin, Graduate Accommodations CEO and Founder. “To have that imaginative and prescient come to life in such an iconic landmark property within the heart of gravity of downtown is a dream come true. Bringing Lodge President again to life in its unique function, as designed by native famed architect Birge Clark, has been each magical and rewarding for our group. We’re past honored to open the doorways to the neighborhood as soon as once more and reintroduce the resort, rooftop terrace, and public areas to vacationers from around the globe.”
Design
Designed by Graduate Accommodations’ in-house design group, Graduate Palo Alto’s design takes inspiration from a 1958 picture of the unique property, paying homage to the historical past of the landmark and its Spanish Colonial structure. Thought-about town’s most coveted place to remain for the primary half of the twentieth century, Lodge President was named after President Herbert Hoover, one of many first college students to enroll at Stanford. Particulars all through the property honor Hoover, in addition to the myriad of legendary alums, age-old college traditions and symbols and monikers synonymous with the state of California and neighboring Palo Alto neighborhood.
Upon arrival, Graduate Palo Alto’s foyer welcomes friends right into a refreshed but acquainted area, boasting a grand, two-story entryway and ceiling with picket beams, replicated to resemble unique woodwork, that draw friends from the entry into the primary foyer space. A customized carved-wood credenza serving because the entrance desk is complemented by a customized hand-woven tapestry, impressed by California landscapes. An expansive foyer gallery wall anchors the room, showcasing a mixture of eclectic, classic artwork impressed by Spanish Colonial interiors and native botanicals and animals. The show frames a brand new, non-wood burning, hearth. Heat colours and wealthy textural materials adorn inviting seating vignettes positioned all through the welcoming space. Graduate’s signature communal desk sits proudly within the foyer, enveloped by a dozen chairs fittingly embossed with the letter ‘G’.
Preserving the integrity of its previous, Graduate Palo Alto options unique restored particulars that set up a robust sense of place all through the property akin to the outside façade, home windows and entry marquee; historic Spanish Colonial tiles all through replicated to resemble originals; unique resort elevator, along with a brand new elevator which makes the rooftop accessible for the primary time; unique ornamental ceiling beams reinstalled all through the foyer lounge; and the restoration of the constructing’s unique central stairwell.
Rooms
Perched between the second and sixth flooring, residential-inspired visitor rooms marry faculty delight with cozy pure textures that complement the tree lined streets and distant Silicon Valley views.
Stanford delight beams all through, from pillows embroidered with the soccer group’s unofficial chant, “Whose Home?” and “C-Home,” to customized artwork depicting Cardinal traditions and legends. The unique inside picture of the Lodge President from 1958, which largely impressed Graduate Palo Alto’s design, is featured in every visitor room. Ornate brass and wooden headboards are embellished with California redwood silhouettes and native legends are displayed above the writing desks, akin to a drawing of actress and Stanford alumnus, Sigourney Weaver; a portray of a quail, California’s state chook; and polaroid picture of former Cardinal and legendary tennis champ John McEnroe. Company will even discover artwork depicting the basic novel, Of Mice and Males, written by Stanford Cardinal, John Steinbeck. Echoing college excellence, guestroom halls are lined with notable years of feat all through Stanford historical past and are based mostly off the longstanding senior yr custom (relationship again to 1896) of forsaking time capsules on the quad.
Meals & Beverage
Perched atop the six-story resort, President’s Terrace is a restoration of Lodge President’s unique rooftop backyard. The idea will open climate allowing later this month. That includes 360-degree views, the rooftop presents an intimate setting, full with an outside hearth, woven wicker barstools and couches with plush pillows. President’s Terrace serves playful cocktails crafted in collaboration with globally acclaimed mixologist, Dangerous Birdy, together with a rotating pure wine listing. Serving as a vibrant gathering area, President’s Terrace will provide occasions and programming tailor-made to locals and guests alike.
The foyer stage, day-to-night café, Lou & Herbert’s, is known as in homage to Herbert Hoover and his spouse Lou Henry, who he met whereas learning at Stanford. Tailor-made to each on-the-go friends and long-winded reunions, the menu presents a variety of fast and scrumptious bites and refreshments. Company can savor seasonal roasts from San Francisco-based Saint Frank Espresso, alongside a California-driven all-day menu with dishes starting from Energy Pancakes and freshly baked pastries by Manresa Bread for breakfast to West Coast oysters and Tuna Tartare for dinner. Within the evenings, the bustling café transforms right into a welcoming bar for locals and resort friends to get pleasure from an easy-going drink with pals or coworkers.
Location
From Graduate Palo Alto’s central location, friends can discover the perfect of the world, whether or not on the town for a Cardinal win or exploring College Avenue retailers, galleries and eating places. The resort moreover is pet pleasant and presents complimentary bikes for friends trying to discover. Company and locals can pop into President’s Barber Store and Hemingway Cigar and Tobacco, each longstanding fixtures of the neighborhood and positioned inside Graduate Palo Alto.