There are several hotels close to Stanford University. Below is a list:
The Sheraton is an excellent hotel which gives special rates for Stanford business. Please mention the workshop when you reserve a room.
Location: Braun Auditorium, Mudd Chemistry Building (which is directly across Campus Drive West from the Medical Center)
URL Campus Map: http://www.stanford.edu/home/visitors/campus-map.html
DRIVING TO CAMPUS:
From Highway 101 North & South:
Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero turns into Galvez Street as it enters the university. Stay on Galvez Street, turn right onto Campus Drive (West), continue until you see the parking structure on left. Turn left onto Roth Way, this is the entrance to the parking structure. The Braun Auditorium is located directly across the street from the parking structure. Signs will be posted.
From El Camino Real:
Exit El Camino Real at University Avenue. Turn toward the hills (away from the center of Palo Alto). As you enter Stanford, University Avenue becomes Palm Drive. Go through one traffic light, and turn right onto Campus Drive at the first stop sign. Continue until you see the parking structure on left. Turn left onto Roth Way, and enter parking structure The Braun Auditorium is located directly across the street from the parking structure.
Signs will be posted.