El Prado Hotel (Palo Alto, CA, United States of America)

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El Prado Hotel - Palo Alto

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Overview

4-star boutique hotel in downtown Palo Alto, recognized as one of the seven best boutique hotels in the United States

Amenities & Services

el PRADO offers a state-of-the-art fitness center and 24-hour concierge service that can arrange in-room massage as well as restaurant reservations and private car service. The hotel provides on-site parking with high-speed EV chargers in addition to valet parking. Pet-friendly accommodations at hotel El Prado include outstanding amenities for dogs.

Rooms & Suites

Each of the 62 rooms and suites at El Prado features a private balcony, Tivoli Bluetooth speakers with wireless charging, and USB ports. Guests receive complimentary fresh-brewed coffee each floor every morning, and a full breakfast is available through room service. Rooms offer HDTVs, a fully stocked minibar, 24-hour ice service, and an in-room safe.

Dining

The hotel has an on-site Tapas Bar and the Italian restaurant Il Fornaio, which is located right in the lobby. Room service is available from Il Fornaio for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Complimentary hot chocolate is served in the lobby, and coffee is available on each floor every morning.

Location

The hotel sits in central Palo Alto, 6 minutes' drive from Stanford University and 7 minutes from Stanford Shopping Center. Downtown Palo Alto's restaurants, art galleries, and shops are within walking distance. Major tech campuses like Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn are a 15-minute drive away.

Business & Events

El Prado offers exceptional event hosting capabilities with a dedicated coordination team that handles weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings. The hotel has a boardroom and indoor-outdoor event space, and the on-site catering features food from Il Fornaio. Event staff are professional and attentive, allowing groups to enjoy a seamless experience.

Awards: Named one of the seven best boutique hotels in the U.S. and a Forbes top hotel in Silicon Valley
Rooms: 62 rooms with private balconies, Tivoli Bluetooth speakers, and wireless charging
Dining: Il Fornaio Italian restaurant and Tapas Bar on-site
Location: 6 minutes from Stanford University, walking distance to downtown
Pet Policy: Pet-friendly with outstanding amenities
Business: Boardroom and dedicated event coordination team

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site at USD 28 per day.

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no cribs provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Building

Year renovated:2011

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:45

Former name

Garden Court Hotel

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Rooms and availability

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Grand Executive King Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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King Suite

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Deluxe Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

USD 28 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Golf course

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Jacuzzi

Room view

Courtyard view

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Dressing area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
CD player
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about El Prado Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	380 US$
📏 Distance to center	1.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport	16.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Mineta San Jose International, SJC

Location

Address

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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301

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520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 94301

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

1.0 mi

University

Stanford University

1.5 mi

Museums

Hewlett Packard Garage

100 yd

Museums

Cantor Arts Center

1.5 mi

Landmark

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

200 yd

Landmark

Professorville

100 yd

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1.0 mi

Landmark

Rodin Sculpture Garden

1.3 mi

Landmark

Junior Museum & Zoo

200 yd

Landmark

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

200 yd

Store

Whole Foods Market

100 yd

Landmark

Pace Art and Technology

200 yd

Mall

Town & Country Village

200 yd

Gallery

Palo Alto Art Center

1.3 mi

Gallery

Allied Arts Guild

1.2 mi

Tower

Hoover Tower

1.5 mi

Parks

Burgess Park

1.4 mi

Landmark

El Palo Alto Park

200 yd

Parks

Rinconada Park

200 yd

Museums

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

1.2 mi

Church

Memorial Church

1.6 mi

Landmark

Nealon Park

1.6 mi

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

1.5 mi

Landmark

Fremont Park

1.3 mi

Landmark

Frost Amphitheater

1.2 mi

Garden

Stanford Arizona Garden

1.4 mi

Landmark

Burghers of Calais Sculpture

1.3 mi

351 Homer Ave

Museum of American Heritage

100 yd

601-699 Gilman St

Farmers' markets

100 yd

south side of the mausoleum off of Quarry Road between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road

Arizona Garden

100 yd

Restaurant

Il Fornaio

100 yd

Restaurant

Blue Bottle Coffee

100 yd

Restaurant

Umami Burger

100 yd

Restaurant

Thyme

100 yd

Restaurant

Chantal Guillon

100 yd

Restaurant

Vino Locale

100 yd

Restaurant

Yayoi

100 yd

Restaurant

Paris Baguette

100 yd

Restaurant

Starbucks

100 yd

Restaurant

Joya

100 yd

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FAQ about El Prado

Which popular attractions are located near the El Prado Hotel?

During the stay at the El Prado Hotel, you shouldn't miss Palo Alto's top-rated landmarks, Town & Country Village (0.9 miles from the property) as well as Cantor Arts Center, located around 5 minutes away by car.

What popular attractions are closest to El Prado Hotel?

Staying at El Prado Hotel, guests will have a chance to visit Farmers' markets located just 6 minutes' walk from the property, and attend the closeby attractions, First United Methodist Church (0.3 miles) and Stanford Theatre (0.3 miles).

Can we park our car at the Palo Alto hotel?

The Palo Alto hotel offers a car park, located on site.

Are there any dining facilities close to the 4-star El Prado Hotel?

Best restaurants near the 4-star El Prado Hotel include Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery and Cream, placed 500 feet from the property and around 5 minutes' walk away respectively.

What is check-in and check-out time at the elegant 4-star El Prado Hotel?

Guests of the elegant 4-star El Prado Hotel can check in from 3 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 11 AM.

How much does a room at the 4-star El Prado Hotel cost?

The prices at the 4-star El Prado Hotel start from $340.

What payment methods are accepted in the hotel?

Payment methods in the hotel include:

Mastercard
Visa
American Express

What kinds of rooms does the 4-star El Prado Hotel offer?

The 4-star El Prado Hotel offers such room types as Deluxe Queen Room and Deluxe King Suite.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the elegant 4-star El Prado Hotel?

Each room at the elegant 4-star El Prado Hotel is thoughtfully equipped with a trouser press and air conditioning to ensure a comfortable stay. Guests' average rating for comfort is 9.6/10.