El Prado, Palo Alto ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

El Prado, a 4-star Palo Alto hotel, seamlessly blends elegant Spanish-style architecture with modern comforts. Highlighting its central location, the hotel features 62 guest rooms and suites, a fitness center, and a dining option, Il Fornaio, for guests' convenience.

Rooms & Amenities

The 62 rooms and suites at El Prado offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, coffeemakers, and work desks. Many rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, French doors, and private balconies with views of Palo Alto's downtown district or the central courtyard, providing a welcoming and spacious environment.

Dining & Local Scene

Il Fornaio, the on-site Italian restaurant, serves meals that guests can enjoy in their rooms through in-room dining. The downtown Palo Alto dining scene features a variety of upscale restaurants catering to diverse culinary preferences, ensuring guests have multiple options nearby.

Leisure & Business Services

El Prado features a well-equipped fitness room, offering ellipticals, treadmills, and free weights for a comprehensive workout. For business needs, the hotel has event spaces and a seasoned planning team to assist with functions, enhancing its suitability for corporate events.

Location & Transportation

Located close to Stanford University and major tech campuses, El Prado makes travel easy for guests. Nearby bus stops provide public transit options, and guests can explore local attractions, including the Rodin Sculpture Garden and Stanford Shopping Center.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Queen Room Two Queen Beds

Max:

4 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

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Courtyard King Fireplace

Max:

2 persons

37 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Palo Alto 1.6 km

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 26.0 km

San Francisco International (SFO) 31.8 km

Train

California Ave Caltrain 2.6 km

Train100 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

USD 28 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

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

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

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

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

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Stanford Shopping Center

1.7 km

University

Stanford University

2.4 km

Museum

Hewlett Packard Garage

860 m

Museum

Cantor Arts Center

2.3 km

Landmark

Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens

960 m

Landmark

Professorville

910 m

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1.6 km

Landmark

Rodin Sculpture Garden

2.0 km

Landmark

Junior Museum & Zoo

1.4 km

Landmark

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center

1.5 km

Landmark

Pace Art and Technology

1.4 km

Store

Whole Foods Market

620 m

Mall

Town & Country Village

1.1 km

Gallery

Palo Alto Art Center

2.1 km

Gallery

Allied Arts Guild

1.9 km

Tower

Hoover Tower

2.4 km

Park

Burgess Park

2.3 km

Landmark

El Palo Alto Park

970 m

Museum

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

1.9 km

Park

Rinconada Park

1.6 km

Church

Memorial Church

2.6 km

Landmark

Nealon Park

2.6 km

Gallery

Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

2.4 km

Landmark

Fremont Park

2.1 km

Landmark

Frost Amphitheater

2.0 km

Garden

Stanford Arizona Garden

2.3 km

Landmark

Burghers of Calais Sculpture

2.1 km

Nearby

351 Homer Ave

Museum of American Heritage

540 m

601-699 Gilman St

Farmers' markets

460 m

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

Arizona Garden

510 m

Restaurants

Il Fornaio

10 m

520 Cowper Street

Blue Bottle Coffee

150 m

456 University Avenue

Umami Burger

120 m

452 University Ave

Chantal Guillon

140 m

444 University Ave

Thyme

120 m

496 Hamilton Ave

Vino Locale

220 m

431 Kipling St

Yayoi

220 m

403 University Ave

Paris Baguette

230 m

383 University Ave

Starbucks

240 m

376 University Ave

Joya

310 m

339 University Ave

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