Stanford for 2 weeks, suggestions for a place?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding accommodation options for a two-week stay near SLAC (Stanford Linear Accelerator Center) in August. Participants share suggestions for hotels, motels, and alternative housing arrangements, considering budget constraints and proximity to SLAC.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for affordable lodging options, expressing concern about the quality of cheap motels.
  • Another participant suggests checking if university dorms are available for rent during the summer, providing a link to Stanford's summer housing options.
  • A participant mentions staying at the Westin in Palo Alto, noting its proximity to Stanford University and pet-friendly policy, although it is considered costly.
  • Multiple mentions of the SLAC guest house as a potential option, though one participant notes it is fully booked for their required dates.
  • A participant raises a question about the Camino Inn and Suites, expressing uncertainty about its distance from SLAC and suitability for a two-week stay.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present various accommodation options, but there is no consensus on the best choice. Some options are suggested multiple times, while others are debated regarding their suitability and availability.

Contextual Notes

Participants express concerns about budget limitations and the quality of accommodations, as well as the availability of specific housing options like the SLAC guest house.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals planning to visit SLAC or Stanford for academic purposes, especially those on a budget or looking for short-term housing options.

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So I'm going to visit SLAC for 2 weeks at the start of August and I was wondering if anyone happened to know some decent places for the 2 week stay? I'm probably mainly looking at motels/hotels but I don't know the area as well as some of you might. I'm working off $1k of grant money so that's a problem... although I know someone at SLAC that would room with me for the 2 weeks when he goes back up! So splitting the cost to a place is a nice option... I just worry about getting a cheap motel and it turning out to be crumby and have to deal with it for 2 weeks...

Any takers/suggestions? :D
 
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Some universities rent out the dorms for summer, not to just everyone but since you have a connection to the university you may qualify. You should check out that option.

Edit: try this -

http://www.stanford.edu/dept/rde/scs/individuals/index.html

Stanford Conferences offers studio apartments, 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom family apartments, and shared 2- and 4-bedroom apartments on a space available basis for eligible 2010 summer campus visitors (age 18 and over) who are attending a conference or workshop, studying or conducting research with Stanford faculty, or coming to Stanford for some other academic purpose.

Doesn't say they allow birds, though.
 
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I always stay at the Westin in Palo Alto, they allow pets, but it is a bit costly. The plus side is that its as close to Stanford U. as you can get. I would also suggest Lisab's idea.
 
SLAC guest house.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
SLAC guest house.

Ah...housing for slackers.
 
The SLAC Guest house is booked up for the time i need :(

and dang, stupid PF wasn't insta-emailing me all these replies!

We're looking at the Camino Inn and Suites but I'm not sure if its too far out to be needing to go to SLAC 5 days a week and having to live there for 2 weeks.
 

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