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el PRADO

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

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Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Ballroom
Lobby

Overview of el PRADO

9.4

Exceptional

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Palo Alto.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • GymGymGym
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
  • Popular LocationIl Fornaio1 min walk
  • Popular LocationJoe & The Juice1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTamarine Restaurant2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSushirrito2 min walk
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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Palo Alto

El PRADO is located in University South, a neighbourhood 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. Practise your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails.

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 International Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • HanaHaus - 2 min walk
  • Varsity Theatre - 2 min walk
  • Blue Bottle Coffee - 2 min walk
  • Salt & Straw - 5 min walk
  • Café Venetia - 3 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 on-site 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 a 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
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in reception and free newspapers
  • Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 62 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 49-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping and phones

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 transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are 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 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 transport 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 lb 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 29 Mar,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at el PRADO on 19 Apr,2024 start from S$476.21, including 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?

Checkout 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 miles (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. 375 out of 493 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 493 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 493 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 493 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 493 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Travelled 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

2/10 Terrible

Mark, SAN CARLOS

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Reserved deluxe king with fireplace, was told there were none available. Rather than give an upgrade, we received a downgrade to a lesser room, so I returned the keys and left, never to return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023