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el PRADO

4.0 star property
Suburban Palo Alto hotel in University South with fitness center
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el PRADO

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Interior
Balcony
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lunch and dinner served, Italian cuisine

Overview of el PRADO

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Popular LocationIl Fornaio1 min walk
  • Popular LocationStanford Theatre6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalo Alto Station10 min walk
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)25 min drive
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Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

El PRADO is located in University South, a neighborhood in Palo Alto, and is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and San Andreas Fault Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Baylands Nature Preserve. Check out an event or a game at Levi's Stadium, and consider making time for California's Great America, a top attraction not to be missed. Practice your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Stanford Shopping Center - 14 min walk
  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford - 4 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Stanford University - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Palo Alto Station - 10 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • HanaHaus - 2 min walk
  • Varsity Theatre - 2 min walk
  • Blue Bottle Coffee - 2 min walk
  • Café Venetia - 3 min walk
  • Local Union 271 - 6 min walk

About this property

el PRADO

Boutique hotel near Stanford University
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon at el PRADO. The onsite restaurant, Il Fornaio, features Italian cuisine. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and a porter/bellhop
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 62 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 49-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Il Fornaio
  • Il Fornaio

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 70 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Court Garden Hotel
Garden Court
Garden Court Hotel
Garden Court Hotel Palo Alto
Garden Court Palo Alto
el PRADO Hotel
el PRADO Palo Alto
Garden Court Hotel
el PRADO Hotel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Is el PRADO pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 70 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at el PRADO?

As of Apr 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at el PRADO on Apr 19, 2024 start from $305.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at el PRADO?

Valet parking is available for USD 35 per night.

What time is check-in at el PRADO?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at el PRADO?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is el PRADO located?

Located in University South, this boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Stanford Theatre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stanford University and Stanford University Medical Center. Stanford University Arboretum and Stanford Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes. Palo Alto Station is 10 minutes by foot.

el PRADO Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 496 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 496 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 496 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 496 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 496 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Huining

As
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

ann

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room service but not so sure about the coffee shop
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellence in every way!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina, Sausalito

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A delightful hotel in Palo Alto! We will definitely be returning any time we are in the area. It was close to restaurants and shops, clean and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well decorated rooms. Lobby a bit sparse. Great location and easy walking distance to most of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, would have loved to have tea pot/coffee machine in room for late night teas. But everything was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palo Alto “ go to”
Our “ go to” hotel for short visits to Palo Alto! Great location and rooms well maintained. Staff accommodating and any issues quickly rectified.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Great Location
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0